Veritas Academy was left in ruins, rebuilt under Leor's rule. The surviving students feared him, worshiped him, and obeyed.
He rewrote the curriculum. He minted coins with his face. Dungeons now bent to his will. There were no more heroes. Only utilities.
In his private chamber, he opened a file—"Book Two: Capital of Ashes."
"This time," he muttered, fingers typing fast, "the profits will be even better."
And deep in a forgotten data vault, Author Zero smiled.
"Let's begin the sequel, partner."
End of Volume I.