The originally stable supply of resources also encountered various 'unexpected' delays.
At the same time, those scholars supporting the conquest policy received unprecedented resource support."
His fingers tapped lightly on the tabletop, each tap resonating like a heartbeat:
"At first, I thought this was just a coincidence, but as time went on, I realized this might be a… response to my public questioning of the conquest policy."
"I've been marginalized."
Chester's voice carried deep helplessness:
"Those young scholars who used to seek my advice are now avoiding me.
The originally stable cooperation relationships have started to show various issues.
Even my family has begun to face pressures from all sides."
He took a delicate sandalwood box from his bosom, his fingers gently caressing its surface:
"This is the 'Eye of Truth' talisman passed down by the Blake Clan for five generations."
The box was carefully opened, inside lay a talisman with a simple design.
