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The ongoing battle has scarred most of the infrastructure surrounding the Imperial Palace. Infighting has broken out in the entire country, lords against lords, brothers against brothers. For the last few days, Imperial Princess Lyneth has been correct on her assumptions.

The lords of the provinces were divided on how to deal with the ongoing coup. Some have pledge unwavering allegiance to the Emperor, like that of the Northerners. Some have decided to break away from the Empire and even going as far as declaring independence, like that of the South. The Easterners decided to stay away from the conflict and solely protect their land, it seems the lord here is planning to join whoever is the victor of this armed struggle.

Everything has gone way out of proportions, way beyond what the Princess, the Prime Minister and the Generals planned and expected.

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PRINCESS LYNETH'S CAMP

"It is good that the Northerners would be focusing on the South. My spies told me that at least half of their
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