The sun rose over the sprawling city of Nova, casting golden light upon the cobbled streets woven like threads through a lush tapestry of life. Merchants began to set forth with their wares, the richness of vibrant fabrics and glimmering silks spilling from the stalls and mingling with the scents of fresh bread, spiced meats, and blooming flowers. Amidst this flourishing marketplace, a profound gathering was taking place within the hallowed halls of the Imperial Palace—a meeting that would reshape the economic landscape of the burgeoning Nova Empire.