BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Rumble... Rumble... Rumble...
'So this is it, huh.'
I sat in my throne room as my castle begun to collapse due to the continuous bombardment of explosion that the invaders caused.
Dust fell upon my crimson coloured royal cape that hid my well-embellished dark gray tunic with golden patterns.
Crack! Crack!
Cracking noises resounded throughout the whole room especially the ceiling, indicating that it will soon fall.
I could hear loud thumping and hurried footsteps coming from the gate behind the throne room.
Clang!
The gate was forcibly opened as the man called out to me.
"Y-your majesty!"
It was a very deep and large voice that resounded inside the empty throne room.
"Your majesty, what are you still doing here?!"
Just as his voice matches his appearance, He had a very large build and wore a fitted general uniform.
His face was rough and wrinkled that shows his old age. He had short white hair and a scar on his right eye.
"Old Ben, Why are you still here?"
"Wha- what am I doing here! What are YOU doing here?!"
"Heh.."
This old man has been one of my retainers who has been with me even before my reign. He was the one who encouraged me to take it.
Either it be for personal gain or genuine concern, I still appreciate his help.
"Old man, are you loyal to me or is that you have a goal that can't achieve without me?"
He suddenly then stopped and looked down, shadow covered his expression so I couldn't tell much.
"It's okay, you can tell me. I've already expected this in the beginning. "
"It's not what you think, your majesty."
"Is that so..."
BOOM!
Rumble.. Rumble...
"Your majesty! we must escape the castle now!"
"Answer me now."
"Your maje-"
CRASH!
A huge piece of the ceiling crashed in the middle of the room.
"Tell me, Old man Ben-"
"This is not the time!"
He was panic stricken as the ceiling continues to collapse.
"Sigh. I shall remain here. You on the other hand, whatever your goal may be, I'm sure there are alternatives."
"Damnit Julius! Why?!"
"Because why not?"
His body was starting to tremble in rage as my actions continues to infuriate him.
"Do you know why we are being attacked? Why we're losing? Why are my people revolting? Do you know why?"
"I-it's because of that traitorous Viktor!"
"Why?"
"What do you mean why? That bastard gathered the citizens and rebels to start a rebellion from the inside!
Not only that but it turns out that more than half of the noble faction were beside him!"
BOOM! BOOM!
CRASH!
A piece of ceiling fell right beside me who sat right at the throne chair.
"We have to get out of here and avenge ourselves! Make them regret on plotting against us!"
"We could've successfully defended ourselves from the nobles and rebels. What else do you think the reason we lost? Of course the invaders are a given."
"Our military armies suddenly switched sides with the noble faction?"
"Why do you think that happened?"
"Well-"
BAM!
The front gate was being forced opened as I could hear a dozen foot steps from outside.
BAM!
"Old man, you're really incredible. This whole entire place is empty. They've all left because they felt no sense in serving me, you on the other hand, Stayed to save me.
I'm genuinely curious, is it because of your ambitions or your loyalty?"
BAM!
"WE have to go NOW!"
BAM!
"Look around you, no one else is here. What is it that you, Benjamin Jermund, seek in me?"
BAM!
The gates started creaking open as the countless enemy soldiers outside feel the excitement of victory.
"If you wanna get out, this is your last chance."
His face was furious and was fuming in smokes, kind of remind me of old times.
Except this time, his rage was genuine.
"Enough of this Benjamin, Leave now."
I turned back to my original demeanor. My voice which had the essence of authority and power. He flinched at the sudden change.
BAM!
"Old man Ben, they're holding her captive. This is the reason I cannot move. I have to die here whether I like it or not."
"Wha-"
"This will be my final order to you as your King. Guide and protect my daughter, make sure she is happy. Don't let anyone harm her.
And lastly-"
BAM!
The gates has been destroyed and soldiers flooded in like ants coming out of an ant hill.
"Go! NOW!"
"Yes, my King!"
With that, he dashed off and escaped through the gates behind the throne.
"And lastly... thanks for everything."
Soldiers continued to flood in and entering the throne room.
"Stop."
I stood up and released my powerful demeanor, causing them to stop dead on their tracks.
"D-d-don't falter! we-"
"Silence."
With that, their morale booster became quiet.
I looked around the army to find a certain person.
Left to right and..... ah there.
The familiar young soldier who has a conflicted face.
I walked forward which caused them to flinch back.
The soldier in the front made way as I walked towards a certain person.
Soon, I stopped in front of this young man who had peach coloured short hair.
"M-m-my king..."
"Sigh.. Jacob, you don't need to call me that anymore."
"I-i'm sor-"
"Don't apologize and straighten your back!"
"Y-yes sir!"
I know our scene is confusing just about everyone surrounding us. Some might even be laughing but I do not mind any more.
"I don't know why you did this nor why did you betray me. I do not care."
"I-..."
"Raise your sword and point it at my neck."
Sweaty and conflicted, his grip on his sword is shaking as he followed my order.
"Remember, You have killed the King of Farace.
I give you, the blessing of a King!"
I thrusted myself towards the sharp cold steel blade which immediately tore through my skin.
"N-n-no, MY KING!"
Blood immediately spilled as I felt my body becoming cold.
"T-t-take care.... of my daughter..."
"No no no no... please don't do this!"
My body collapsed by he caught it and held me in his arms.
He looked miserable as he began to cry nonstop however, I only know this due to his trembling chest.
I've long lost my hearing as my vision began to blur.
'Why are you crying... you fool. Stop that, it makes you look pathetic.'
His teary eyed and howling face is what I last saw until I have left myself to succumb to darkness.
'Good... bye."