The sun set over the earth, bathing the kingdoms of Elindor, Velcalis and Orinthia in a reddish glow. These once prosperous lands now fell under the shadow of a cruel ruler: the tyrant King Lavok. His reign was marked by fear, hunger and oppression. The people lived in constant fear of the King's Dragon, a gigantic creature that roamed the sky and could reduce entire villages to rubble in seconds with its fiery breath.
Miguel Angelo stood on the outskirts of his village, gazing out at the fields that once bore bountiful harvests. Now the land was barren. The ground was dry, the people were hungry, and hope was as scarce as food. Miguel's heart burned with rage whenever he thought of the king's cruelty. His family, like the rest of the kingdom, struggled to survive. His mother, Nene, worked hard to care for them even though she had little to give. His sister, Nura, clung to the tales of heroes of old that their grandmother, Norma, often told. But Miguel's eyes held the weight of despair.
It was painful to watch those around him suffer without doing anything. But Miguel always believed there was a way to fight back. He had seen the forces of rebellion growing and heard rumors of resistance spreading like wildfire through oppressed villages. There were those who actively opposed Lavok's rule. Miguel wanted to be part of it, to be the spark that ignited the fires of revolution.
His thoughts were interrupted when Zoya appeared before him. She was the king's daughter, a love that was forbidden, but could not be denied. Their secret meetings were their only escape from the harsh reality they faced. Zoya had always been torn - her love for Miguel was real, but she could not deny her loyalty to the father who had raised her, the father who had brought so much suffering to those around him.
"Are you ready?" Miguel asked quietly, looking into her eyes.
Zoya hesitated, looked around nervously, then nodded. "Everything is clear. But Miguel, I don't know if I can keep doing this. "If someone finds out, if my father finds out--" her voice was trembling, but she quickly regained her composure. "I don't want to lose you, but I don't want to betray him either."
Miguel took a step closer and gently took his hand. He understood her fear. He had experienced it too. But the people couldn't wait any longer. The King's reign of terror had to end. And Miguel was willing to do whatever it took to make this happen.
"I have no other choice, Zoya," he said, his voice firm but full of compassion. "Your father is a monster. He has destroyed everything good in this kingdom and people die every day because of him. I won't stop, and I won't let you stop me."
Zoya swallowed hard, tears filling her eyes. "I want to help you. I really do, but I don't know how much longer I can take it."
"Then stay and help me. Together we can make a difference.
With one last look, Zoya nodded, and they parted ways. Miguel's heart was pounding in his chest and he knew the road ahead was dangerous. But it was the only way forward.
As he made his way to join the rest of the Resistance, his mind weighed heavily with the weight of the decisions that lay ahead. He knew he was no longer fighting just for his own survival, he was fighting for the future of his people, the future of his kingdom.
And he wouldn't stop until he had defeated the King.