10 Thorne
“In modern warfare, the main field of battle is the viz dome.” - Wu Zhao Zetain, author of The Art of Sentient War
I stand before a small structure with whitewashed boards.
The schoolhouse. I’ve arrived.
Shaking out my shoulders, I try to get my head into entering the viz dome. It’s not easy. The recent encounter with my subjects reels through my thoughts.
My people are afraid.
No question why, either. Cole’s visible weakness is getting the factions riled up again. Everyone senses a new emperor on the horizon, and they’re gearing up for the battle.
A realization appears.
Meimi’s now more than my transcendent. She can help my people as well. It was only with Meimi’s help that I was able to safely take in Father’s Crown Sentient. And if we do need a new emperor, then Meimi
