The Kingmaker: Legend of the Undefeated Commander
"Saras Gayen! Are you reading those dusty old books again?" Nina Gayen's shout preceded her entrance as she banged open the door to her son's room. As she expected, she found Saras sitting on his bean bag, holding a paperback copy of World History: The Ancient Civilizations. She snatched the book from his hands and tossed it into the pile of other books covering a range of topics from politics to economics related to Earth. "Look at Ellie's daughter, Stivi. She has already reached Level 3 in the Dreamverse VR within two hours of its launch. Why are you still lounging at home?" "I am not lounging! I am studying History…" Saras protested, looking at the book pile before turning his gaze towards his mother. She stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at him as if he had committed a grave sin by not entering the game as soon as it was launched. "You are turning 25 this year. If you don't play the Dreamverse VR now and join a good guild, how will you find a wife?" Thus started his journey as he once again navigated the VR scene through the mysterious game Dreamverse VR that was said to hold the keys to Human Evolution.
Digging a Hole
Soon after Samar left Administrator Monae's chamber, the Council commenced its session. The very first item on the agenda was the arrest made last night.
Commander Povnar took the dais and made a short speech, describing the events that led to the arrest. The City Guards then brought in two Escorts and the three Carriage Drivers inside and Povnar read the list of their crimes.
"These people were caught smuggling Strategic Goods stolen from the City Guards to the Drow Village. Based on our conclusive evidence, I request Councilman to approve their imprisonment."
Commander Povnar shrewdly avoided linking their crime with the Red Fox Trading Firm, even though it was known to everyone in the room. Due to his omission, neither Merchant Gama nor Tailor Kunbi of the Red Fox Trading Firm could raise their objections.