Security forces scrambled to contain the growing unrest. But Erevania was already a nation divided, nearing its breaking point.

"We built this nation’s industries," one protest leader declared to the crowd. "And now we’re being tossed aside like broken tools."

The exchange grew increasingly heated. Liora leaned forward. “You call this progress? Handing the reins of our nation to a thief?"

"If it’s about me, you might as well spill. I’m not going anywhere, after all, I'm just a convict stuck in the middle of it." ~ Darius Kael

Erevania’s interconnected digital networks were ablaze. Social media platforms overflowed with posts trending at unprecedented speed.

"Nothing thrills me more than wading through the aftermath of an ocean of outrage and bad takes" ~ Iris the AI

Selena exhaled slowly, pushing back the memories. Her job wasn’t to judge Athena’s choice—at least not yet.

Selena Veyra’s journey to becoming Erevania’s most prominent journalist was anything but conventional.

The sun rose over Athenon with an uncharacteristic solemnity, its golden rays casting long shadows across the towering spires

The wait is over! I’ve decided to release Part 1 of 9 of Chapter 1. Crowned by Code arrives this weekend! 😊

For decades, Erevania’s leadership has been chosen by Athena with precision—until now.

What if AI chose a nation's leader? Would it create perfect efficiency or reveal flaws in human governance like never before?