But in the long run, such a system would inevitably bring about drawbacks.
The alliance between Prince Brooklyn and the Holy Master may seem firm, but it cannot stand the test of time. Whether the west wind overcomes the east wind or the east wind overcomes the west wind, any outcome would only lead to turbulence, with the common people at bottom bearing the brunt of the hardship.
Such an unstable regime is like wood gnawed by ants, enduring the winds and the rains. Eventually, it would become hollow and indeed, it might be destroyed by the slightest breeze.
Seated in a teahouse, Peter Aria watched the stream of people on the streets, his mind racing with thoughts.
