COMMENT | May 9, 2018. An empire collapsed.

The architects behind its expiration were none other than its most illustrious emperor, whom some regard as the living embodiment of Machiavellianism, and his trusted associate with a plentiful war chest, who prefers to operate in the shadows.

So when the recluse associate stepped into the limelight during the campaign period, those familiar with his prophetic abilities speculated that a new dawn was on the horizon...