Amid the shattered earth, the ruins of systems and the shattered remains of the world's core, Reed stood upon his own throne.
Not gold. Not crystal.
It was made of the bones of systems and the rocks of the world he had crushed.
"From the ruins of the old world," he said, "I build something that cannot be burned again."
Before him, goblins—of all shapes, strengths, and intelligences—knelt, not in fear, but of their own free will.
And by his side, Shia, standing still, a shadow of loyalty and sharpness.
Reed began to lay the foundations of the Goblin Dominion, his kingdom.
Four main pillars were established:
1. Military – led by Shia
2. Development and Infrastructure – led by a wise goblin named Warg
3. Knowledge and Research – entrusted to Rina
4. Economy and Resources – controlled by Bianca and the goblin merchants
"Each pillar must stand without a system," Reed said. "Because if the system can be destroyed, this foundation can't be."
