Land Shortage (Part-2)

Cambyses was over the moon that such a golden opportunity had presented itself.

Usually, Alexander was very astute and methodical with his maths, but today it seemed he was having one of those days where nothing seems to go right for oneself.

Days where people have huge lapses in concentration, leading to mistakes that would normally never happen.

And this fortunate occurrence had happened by coincidence on her orientation day, presenting Cambyses with a silver bullet by which she could cement her mark on the council.

'Hahaha, the heavens have truly blessed me today,' Cambyses laughed out in her heart, ecstatic that she could increase her reputation and not least bother that she would have to do it by stepping a bit on Alexander's reputation and proving him wrong.

Noticing that all the men were expectantly looking at her for her explanation, she decided to longer keep them waiting.