Marrowin continued,
"The records always praise Prometha's golden age, but they gloss over how it started. The project originally began as a way to make life completely effortless. The engineers designed basic automatic tech to handle household chores, maintenance, and daily labor."
"Right, it became the entire culture of the nation," Gela added softly, her expression somber. "It was the ultimate luxury. Every wealthy family had automated units doing their chores, handling production, and running the infrastructure. The ruling class and the merchants didn't have to lift a finger—they just sat back, collected the revenue, and watched their wealth multiply while the machines ran the world."
Maddy, who had been quietly examining the intricate wiring inside a fallen Mech's chassis, stood up straight. The scientific excitement in her eyes gave way to a cold, profound clarity as she connected the pieces of the historical puzzle.
