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Chapter 24 - The Tied King Agony

The man, seated on the enigmatic throne, stirred from slumber, fixing his gaze on the readers. "Yo, were you attempting to go in my dream? That's not something you could do," he remarked with a knowing grin.

As the readers pondered this surreal encounter, the embodiment of the reader manifested—a featureless humanoid form draped entirely in white. White hair, white eyes, and an overall lack of defining features. The man on the throne chuckled, "Yo, you too white, man."

The reader, stripped of any power beyond reading and crafting fanfiction, looked on silently. The man on the throne continued, "Yo, you ever heard of someone called the author? If I'm not mistaken, he referred to himself as Bored Dude. Well, considering the actions he has taken to make it more confusing and more dumb, I guess, yeah, I guess you can call him the Bored Dude as the stuff he's writing. Damn, like, who let him cook?"

As the man expressed his bewilderment, the readers observed, still in their featureless white form. The narrative took an intriguing turn as the man introduced another character— the literal blue man. A figure entirely covered in blue, perpetually carrying a carton of milk. The readers looked on, caught in the unfolding whimsy of the story.Seated upon the grand throne, Agony, with an air of commanding authority, introduced himself amidst the echoes of his name. His monologue, initially shrouded in references to the elusive "Stuff and Stuff," transitioned into a narrative unveiling the harrowing chronicle of Mr. A.

Agony, with a theatrical flair, painted a vivid picture of Mr. A's life—once ordinary, marked by the warmth of a loving family. However, the idyllic tableau shattered in the wake of a cataclysmic event, an apocalyptic breakdown that fundamentally altered the fabric of human existence.

In this altered reality, humanity underwent a curious metamorphosis, dividing into three distinct factions—carnivorous, omnivorous, and herbivorous. The carnivorous humans, driven by an insatiable appetite for meat, emerged as a formidable force, relegating their fellow beings to lower echelons in a dystopian hierarchy.

The world, now fractured along dietary lines, descended into chaos, sparking a war of survival among the disparate factions. Yet, from the shadows, a beacon of hope emerged—the Basic Organization. Agony, the orator on the throne, spoke of this enigmatic group, an organization that assumed the mantle of defender against the encroaching darkness.

As the tale unfolded, the listener became entwined in the narrative, drawn into the intricate web of Mr. A's transformation and the societal upheaval that followed. The Basic Organization, a stalwart force against the tide of carnivorous dominance, stood as a linchpin in the battle for the remnants of humanity.

Agony's storytelling, a blend of theatricality and gravitas, wove a tapestry of suspense and intrigue, leaving lingering questions about the fates of Mr. A and the precarious world he inhabited.Agony, his voice resonating with a mix of empathy and understanding, continued his narrative, delving deeper into Mr. A's plight. The once ordinary omnivore found himself thrust into a situation he never desired—a war where dietary choices became battlegrounds for societal ideologies.

In this complex world of factions, the Basic Organization emerged as a haven for omnivores like Mr. A, individuals seeking a middle ground amidst the chaos. Agony's revelation unfolded the dichotomy within the organization itself—the omnivores, aligned with the Basic Organization, harbored no ambition to dismantle society; they merely sought sustenance without altering the societal framework.

Contrastingly, the herbivores within the Basic Organization harbored radical visions, advocating for the complete reshaping of society according to their ideals. The omnivores, indifferent to these ideological extremes, focused solely on survival and sustenance. Mr. A, emblematic of this neutrality, neither championed nor opposed the societal restructuring proposed by the herbivores.

The war that ensued, a brutal conflict spanning nearly three decades, painted a grim picture of a world torn asunder. In the crucible of survival, Mr. A underwent a profound transformation, his once balanced diet evolving into an insatiable hunger for anything edible—leaves, plants, even the poisonous. It was a stark illustration of the lengths one must go to endure in a world ravaged by conflict.

Returning home after aiding the omnivores, Mr. A found himself confronted with a bitter reality. Despite his contributions, he faced the scorn reserved for carnivores, treated as a pariah despite his efforts to bridge the gap between factions. The dichotomy of war, the struggle for survival, and the societal judgment formed a poignant backdrop to Mr. A's journey—an odyssey marked by sacrifice, adaptation, and the unrelenting hunger that mirrored the relentless nature of the world he now inhabited.Agony, with a tone both somber and detached, recounted the chilling chapter in Mr. A's descent into madness. Fueled by a deep-seated rage, Mr. A resolved to extinguish every human life, embarking on a ruthless crusade that began within the heart of the herbivore faction.

Disguised as a trader, a merchant of deception, Mr. A infiltrated the ranks of the warring herbivores. His knife, an instrument of merciless intent, spared no one. The once-warring faction lay in ruins, with only the weak and the children spared from Mr. A's indiscriminate wrath.

Next, he turned to the carnivores, a faction bound by an unwavering loyalty to family. Drenched in blood, Mr. A approached, blurring the lines between friend and foe. The carnivores, momentarily confused, fell victim to a massacre orchestrated by one who defied their fundamental rule—to protect family at any cost.

In a gruesome display, Mr. A tossed the severed heads of both herbivores and carnivores to the omnivores, shocking them into the realization of the impending doom. He systematically eliminated the strong, leaving the weak to bear witness to the unfolding horror.

Having left a trail of destruction in his wake, Mr. A retreated to a distant place, a sanctuary of isolation. In this desolate haven, he lived out his remaining days in solitude, a pitiful existence marred by the weight of his actions. The once formidable figure now lay broken, haunted by the echoes of a life irrevocably altered.

In his final moments, as death's embrace drew near, Mr. A cursed the catalysts of his ruin—the war, the abandonment, and a mysterious entity known as the primordial of boxes. Agony, now addressing us directly, questioned our thoughts on this twisted tale, hinting at the possibility of Zog's involvement in the next chapter.

As Agony delved into the fabric of this world, he revealed the existence of universes, cautioning that any movement on his part could be a perilous act akin to self-destruction. The narrative unfolded with a glimpse into the whims of a capricious being—the bored dude, aptly named, who seemingly orchestrated this chaotic reality where survival rested solely in his hands. Agony, with a resigned acknowledgment, mused on the questionable wisdom of such a cosmic design.