In truth, Donald's current situation was quite dire.

Elijah had indeed boosted Salt City's economic development, enriching its citizens, but the municipal government was left quite impoverished. Most of the funds had been poured into the city's infrastructure, and by the time Donald took office, there was hardly any money left.

He sometimes lamented that his predecessor had cast the net too wide, leaving him now scrambling to make ends meet.

Yet, even if there were funds, Donald would still t