Chapter 181: Training Day

Caden, flanked by Elowen and Alaric, made his way toward the colossal doors of the Imperial Grand Hall. They effortlessly slid open, revealing a vast interior where the real machinery of the Imperium operated. Multiple floors and balconies overlooked a central space filled with officials, scribes, aides, and couriers darting between ornate pillars, attending to their duties. The scene was a testament to the organized chaos that kept the vast machinery of the Imperium in motion.

"It's always like this," Alaric remarked, his voice slightly raised to be heard over the din. "This is the heart of the Imperium. Decisions made here resonate through every corner of our galaxy."

Above them, a massive stained-glass dome depicted scenes of conquests, peace treaties, and significant moments of the Imperium's past. Rays of light streamed through, casting prismatic reflections upon the marble floor.