Much to against everyone's expectations, the Midnight Dominion and the Sunstone Empire were deathly silent. No major moves, no chaotic shifts in politics or economics followed the shocking announcement of General's death—a death orchestrated by none other than the king himself.
For the masses, this was nothing short of a paradoxical shock. Many had been bracing themselves for the inevitable chaos: the rebellion that General was said to be planning to "liberate" the Empire from the failing monarchy.
Preparations for war had begun in secret corners of society, and whispers of turmoil ran rampant in both taverns and noble estates.
Others had prayed fervently that such a rebellion would never occur, fearing the disruption of the fragile peace between the Sunstone Empire and the Midnight Dominion.
While the rebellion itself never materialized, the news of the general's death still sent ripples of fear and uncertainty through the populace.
