The First Directive

For nearly three centuries, a hidden system has quietly shaped the balance of power across the world. In 1754, a secret council of Enlightenment philosophers and diplomats created an invisible network known as the Directives-seven guardians hidden within the great capitals of Europe. Their mission was simple: watch governments, collect secrets, and prevent any single ruler from gaining absolute power. The system survived revolutions, empires, and world wars. Until now. When historian Daniel...