The world outside was still there, but for the next twelve hours, Elias had a different job: he had to ensure his empire stood the test of time.

The moment the Great Library is finished, and the map unfurls.

As the installer hit 100%, Elias felt a familiar weight. To click 'Play' was to accept the burden of a thousand years. He wasn't just downloading a game; he was downloading the potential for a thousand different histories.