An official-looking man spoke to the screen. Behind him was an expensive-looking manor with people crawling over it like ants.
“…rise. The Empire expects its nobility to guide and protect the common people. After a thorough investigation, the Empire has found the Juniper family negligent to the extreme. With this verdict, the Empire will be sending relief efforts to repair all cities that have been affected by rift breaks.”
Matt gasped. That’s what this was about? Negligence from the nobility leading to widespread destruction, solely because they hadn’t wanted to take measures to prevent it wasn't exactly news to him. He expected the news to be another rift break and city burned.
“Holy s—” Matt was hushed by everyone.
He squeezed in between Vinnie and Sam on the couch as the broadcast
