Mistake

Thinking of this possibility, Dyon nodded. That had to be it. 

Dyon decided to give the Shruti the benefit of the doubt. The fact they were even allowing refugees into the city in the first place was a good a thing, if that was in fact what was happening. But… The age of the shacks and the attrition of the poverty-stricken areas told a different story. It hadn't been long enough for it to reach that state. 

Unfortunately, using divine sense feelers and being so careful, it was difficult for Dyon to gain a bigger view of the situation. 

Soon, Dyon reached the outer palace walls. Much like a castle, Shruti Palace was split into outer, inner and core regions. Nobles of a certain standing were allowed territory in the inner region, those of even higher standing were allow in the inner regions, while the royal family took their positions in the core region.