Scenario:Imagination Overdrive - Chapter 2: Strife in Castile - Episode 3

Imagination Overdrive - Chapter 2: Strife in Castile - Episode 3

The Harvins take a breather to discuss the story's latest developments. Sahli Lao explains that in actual history, Polo died around this time as well, and that the existence of the Patrician and Plebeian Councils is also factual. They show concern for Popol because of his commoner lineage on his mother's side.

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The emperor's death gave way to unrest among the citizenry and pointed to signs of a nobility-led conspiracy.

Not sure what to make of this latest turn of events, Lunalu and friends slip the bookmark in and trade glances.

Melissabelle: No way... I can't believe Polo died.

Milleore: From a deer, of all things? Talk about an unexpected plot twist. I was hoping for an epic showdown with him at the very end.

Sahli Lao: I guess you could say historical fiction comes with its own sense of reality. His death in Popol Saga follows the actual timeline.

Mahira: In the history books you've read on the era, do they dive into the true reason behind Polo's death?

Sahli Lao: No, not really. The most I've seen is a brief explanation spanning a few pages.

Sahli Lao: But reading Popol Saga makes me realize that so many people live and die within the span of those few pages...

Sahli Lao: It really gives me a new perspective on history.

Lunalu: I know exactly what you mean, Lao...

Lunalu: In other words, Daddy Emp in his prime is the greatest boss man in all of history!

Sahli Lao: Huh?

Melissabelle: Daddy Emp? Boss man? Where do you even get this stuff?

Sierokarte: "Daddy Emp" is what the fans call Emperor Polo. And "boss man" refers to his personality.

Milleore: Um, I'm pretty sure that's not what Lao was thinking, Lunalu...

Mahira: There sure is a lot of jargon to learn, huh.

Mahira: On that note, what exactly are the Patrician Council and the consul?

Melissabelle: Oh, I can answer that. The council is a legislative body of government that proposes laws and policies.

Melissabelle: And the consul is in charge of it. But at the end of the day, the king or emperor has the final say.

Mahira: Oh? Impressive, Melissa.

Milleore: You're a princess where you come from, right, Melissa? Makes sense that you'd know about this stuff.

Melissabelle: I'm not entirely confident in my answer though. What do you think, Lao?

Sahli Lao: You're right. In the case of Castile Empire though, they also have a Plebeian Council.

Sahli Lao: The Patrician Council is for the upper class, while the Plebeian Council is for the lower class.

Mahira: So basically nobles and commoners, huh? I can't imagine them agreeing on many issues.

Sahli Lao: True enough. In actual history, the two councils had a terrible relationship, often getting in each other's way.

Milleore: It puts Popol in an awkward position, since his mother was a commoner who lived among the nobility.

Sierokarte: To make matters worse, Popol was mostly neglected by his father growing up. It can't have been easy. Popol Saga itself doesn't really go into this though.

Lunalu: Even then, Popol couldn't find it in himself to hate Daddy Emp... That's where he and his brother differ.

Melissabelle: I wonder what Lopop was going to do at the end of that scene. Let's read on.

Mahira: Yeah. Let's find out what he was going to announce onstage.

Melissabelle: Okay. Imagination overdrive!