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There needs to be no bloodshed, as the corruption.

troops were only fulfilling their masters’
Maestri, the mastermind of all this, was
orders. If they were to win them over, they
cheered and celebrated by the people. He
would easily be able to seize victory and solve
was elected by everyone’s approval to
the problem from its root. Thus their plan was
become the mayor of the town. He developed
set in motion.
the village even more by wrapping out routes

While all this was happening, the troops to trade with other towns, and told them

and guards were also starting to realise they about the treasure near their village, in which

were being used as mere pawns for the he used it to help the townsfolk build schools

aristocrats. They decided to stop terrorizing for education. The old man and his family

the citizens and changed their motive and thanked him, which included the now healthy

were now helping them to stop the reign of orphan.

the aristocrats’ tyranny. All of this was
“I could not have done it had you all not given
happening without the aristocrats’
me food. Upon the verge of death, you all
knowledge, and even if someone sold out
saved my life. Now, the least I can do is
their entire plan to them, they couldn't care
devote my life to helping this kind village,”
less, for they were living their lives luxuriously
said Mayor Maestri.
and lavishly. Of course, the citizens won over
“Peace be onto you my son,” said the old man
the troops easily, and together they arrested
and he raised his hands in blessing.
the aristocrats’ with ease, ending the age of

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