Somehow, a rumor started spreading across the Continent of Aslante, that the Moxi Duchy was going bankrupt and the Alpha Kingdom was defaulting on its debt.
Nearly at the same time, lots of people started selling bonds from both nations. Even high-yield bonds that came with a premium were suddenly offered at a tearful firesale.
As panic set in, more and more people believed the rumors. The more the price of the bonds plummeted, the fewer people were willing to take them over.
With some cunning individuals leading the way, countless bondholders started demanding that the two governments repay their debts ahead of schedule.
Caesar IV's hair started falling out in chunks as he read the reports sent back by envoys stationed all over the world.
Before he ascended to the throne, he craved absolute power. Only after he sat on it did he realize how hard it is to be a king.
