Prelude to the Imperial Conquest

The transformation of Elysea had begun, but the real work was far from complete. In the days following King Bruno's coronation and wedding, the Royal Council had moved swiftly to enact the reforms he had outlined. The first decrees had been signed, the National Bank had begun stabilizing the economy, and the military reforms were in motion.

But Bruno knew that words on paper were not enough. If Elysea were to modernize, he needed more than laws—he needed results.

Inside the royal study, Bruno sat at the head of a large oak table, reviewing stacks of financial reports and industrial projections. Across from him, Jean-Baptiste Moreau, the Minister of Finance, adjusted his spectacles as he prepared to deliver his latest assessment.