Able couldn't help but notice the harsh realities faced by the commoners in both the Empire and Deliat.
The average monthly wage was about 2 Ceylons, which was absurdly low but sadly reflected reality. Half of this meager income went to food, leaving them living hand to mouth.
To survive, they had to save 12 shillings a year, buy clothes, and pay rent, making life a constant struggle.
It was no wonder the birth rate was so high; labor was directly tied to survival. But still, Able found it too little.
This was not a complaint made out of populism or a sense of superiority—this world was riddled with labor exploitation.
No matter how much one worked, it was impossible to achieve even a minimal standard of living. Workers were often forced to stay in "coffin" or "rope" dormitories. The former he understood, but the latter?
