The focus of the small-electoral district reform was on the other states, but its success or failure hinged on the Marlin Kingdom and the Imperial Capital.
The heart of the Empire was suffering from an arrhythmia.
Turmoil and frequent attacks plagued the city, and some bold individuals even attempted to replicate the old events of Valuva. The news lost its luster as the people's pride and arrogance gave way to doubt and unease. The vendettas among the upper echelons had somewhat subsided, but the mudslinging between politicians began to expose shocking and ugly scandals to the public.
Their stated goal of "upholding fairness and justice" was never the true intention. It was merely an attempt to use righteousness and public outrage to drag political opponents down. It was like a pillow fight where, in the heat of bashing each other, the magnificent silk pillowcases would rip, revealing the filthy stuffing inside.
