The leader believed his actions would be remembered by (future generations)
,
yet critics argued that his constant efforts to (lower in value)
traditions were (out of place)
with the values he claimed to uphold. Before making any announcement, officials spent days (surveying secretly)
the situation, hoping for a moment of (great joy)
.
However, prolonged stress led to deep (physical and mental weariness)
,
while a few (harmful)
voices spread rumors driven by an (unquenchable)
desire for power. The leader struggled to (free)
himself from the chaos, as citizens remained (unwilling to believe)
that peace could be restored so easily.