The Reign of Greed

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The story follows Juan Crisostomo Ibarra, who returns to the Philippines as Simoun, a wealthy jeweler with a vengeful agenda. Disillusioned and cynical, he seeks to incite a revolution against the oppressive Spanish colonial government. By infiltrating Manila's elite and manipulating the Captain-General, Simoun encourages the upper classes to exploit the masses, ultimately aiming to provoke a revolt. This sequel to Noli Me Tangere explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the struggle for justice in a corrupt society.