Several centuries have passed since the Empire of Light defeated the Empire of Darkness and destroyed the gates of Hell.

几个世纪通过了自从光帝国击败了黑暗帝国和毁坏了地狱门。

The author shines a light on America's "stealth empire" abroad today, unsure of its mission.

作者揭示出今日美国是国际上的“隐形帝国”，对自身使命不知所措。