The Pointer Monarch’s words left Song Zining with no answer.

The monarch sighed after a moment of silence. “The higher one’s position is, the more the country means for them. You’re now a pillar of the Empire, so you’ll start to see this. For the country and for the human race, you sometimes have to do things that go against your heart.”

Song Zining finally spoke, “What I fear is that some are waving this flag of justice on the surface, then doing shady business for their personal benefit.”

“Everyone is selfish. What can you do when you're in a high position? Can you stop everyone?”

Song Zining shook his head after some thought. People would always find loopholes to exploit, harming the country and its people. The worst kind were those not seeking money, but rather taking advantage of the reason to harm people. The Pointer Monarch was...