Chapter 3: The Emperor's DominionThe Emperor's power was absolute, but it was wielded with wisdom and caution. While the vassal clans were allowed to engage in limited conflict—skirmishes that satisfied their desire for power and fame—they were always under the watchful eye of the Emperor. Advanced technology, achieved thousands of years before the rest of the world even dreamed of it, ensured the Emperor's dominance.Surveillance systems, akin to the earliest forms of CCTV, allowed the Emperor to monitor the vassals. The Royal Academy, an institution that attracted the brightest minds from across the continent, became the center of innovation. Here, warriors, scholars, and researchers developed new technologies, all under the strict supervision of the Emperor. While the vassals were kept to basic weaponry, the Emperor's central army possessed advanced weapons that ensured no vassal could challenge the throne.The Emperor was a master manipulator, using the vassals to channel the more dangerous aspects of human nature. Those who craved fame and power were directed to the vassal conflicts, keeping them occupied and away from thoughts of rebellion. Through this delicate balance, the Eternal Dominion endured.