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Back in the heart of Tranor, political turmoil ensues as Dusk’s health declines, prompting him to seek validation of Gaul's perceived abilities. Simultaneously, Gaul experiences an unsettling realization about the incompleteness of Hari's calculations, producing anxiety that such errors could dramatically alter the future they aim to secure.
The Struggle for Survival
The Emperors engage in ruthless efforts to maintain control, destroying rival planets and squashing dissent. However, the power struggles crescendo into a violent climax as the narrative shifts between life on Terminus and the political machinations of Tranor.