Domestic Chaos

As refugees from other planets continued to pour into Elden Prime, the population soared while resources became increasingly scarce.

The government was stretched to its limits, struggling to contain the growing chaos.

Leona had been working relentlessly since the crisis began, pushing herself to the brink of collapse.

After signing off on yet another stack of documents, she buried her head in her hands, trying to will her mind into clarity. Her brief respite was cut short by a knock at the door.

"What now?" Leona rasped, her voice raw, as if worn down by endless shouting.

Her secretary entered, exhaustion etched into her face. "The Director of Planet Nagano's Treasury is demanding authorization to restore Nagano's banking system."

Leona didn't lift her head, but her mind churned. "Absolutely not," she replied firmly. "Nagano was the second-largest economy. If its banking system is fully restored, Elden Prime will plunge into anarchy."