Chapter 64: The Rebellion in the East
Word Number：196
Author：苍渊之握
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Release Time：2026-02-24
Dirmor remained hyper-vigilant toward Nor’s overtures, believing their cunning envoys were forever sowing seeds of discord. This tense standoff only softened upon the Duke’s passing. Stricken by severe heart disease, Dirmor was horrified to find that his remaining time allowed only for the succession's arrangement. While a son born in his twilight years brought familial joy, it was a misfortune for a sovereign. To prevent a weak child-king from being manipulated, the Duke’s brother, Rahmus, was named Master of the Hall of the Golden Halberd and Commander-in-Chief of the Worksmile forces. However, once Rahmus took power, he neither corrected the failures of his brother’s era nor built upon its triumphs. He spent his time peddling his "erudition" in endless, flowing speeches—convinced he had mastered the laws of nature and the strategies of statecraft. He failed to realize that the greatest tragedy for a ruler is to be surrounded by peril while remaining blissfully unaware. Because he never translated his knowledge into action, it was as worthless as ignorance. His predecessor’s grand designs were shelved, and Rahmus had no plans of his own. He squandered his brother's trust, bringing humiliation to
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