Sied, contemplating Lyle's words, knew that the intricate dance of manipulation and deceit was reaching its climax. The plan was set in motion, and the pieces on the chessboard were moving according to their orchestrated steps.
As Sied absorbed the weight of the impending revelation, he couldn't shake a lingering sense of unease, a whisper of doubt that danced in the shadows. He was anxious, he couldn't wait for things to be over, he had sacrificed a fair number of men for this plan, plunged certain parts of the capital into chaos, and caused the deaths of tens of people.
He knew it had to happen, it was, without a shred of doubt in his mind, the best way to make sure the empire's future was safe and secured. With those who would work behind the scenes to bring him down and cause the empire to plunge into chaos gone, he was certain that he could truly have the empire rise above all.
