[78] The Economics of Growth

-Third-Person Perspective-

With the tax collection process completed, the bureaucratic office near Arkan's mansion became busier than ever. Administrative officials gathered in the conference hall, carrying stacks of documents containing detailed tax calculations from every village.

In the spacious room, a long oak table was covered with reports and financial records. Large candles placed in the corners provided ample light, allowing every document to be examined thoroughly.

Arkan sat at the head of the table, his arms crossed, listening attentively as his subordinates presented their findings. Beside him, Lucian, his chief secretary, held a compiled tax report in his hands.

Around the table, several administrative officials and village representatives waited for their turn to speak. The room carried a sense of tension, not from fear, but from the awareness that today's decisions would directly impact the future of Lawrence Territory.