Arnav was sitting in the carriage heading to the Royal Palace. just a few days ago He got a call from the Butler of the Emperor to meet them at the palace for a brief meeting.
He was the head of the merchant guild prospering near the eastern territory of the Empire. Arnav accumulated wealth over the years and now with the new reforms in place. He took off and wield significant power in the region with his guild.
He rubbed his hands. Arnav was dressed lavishly; ornaments adorned his fingers and neck to show his immense wealth and status. A large contingent of guards followed him with lots of gifts to give the Emperor.
A worried expression formed on his face. He was unaware of the details of the visit. He decided it was best to visit all alone. He had some understanding of why he would be called. His influence in the eastern territory wouldn't have gone unnoticed by the Empire.
