Orion lay on his bed, his eyes heavy with exhaustion. The festival had been a long and tiring day, and he was grateful to finally be able to rest.
Aurora knocked on his door, peeking inside to check on him. "Hey, Orion, are you okay? You look beat."
Oreon nodded, his eyes already drifting shut. "I'm fine, Rory. Just need some sleep."
Aurora had been acting nice to him lately and he couldn't understand..
Aurora smiled and closed the door, leaving Orion to his well-deserved rest.
As the night wore on, Orion's exhaustion proved too much, and he slept soundly, unaware of the darkness that lurked outside, waiting for him to resume his nocturnal hunts.
But he was so exhausted, that he missed dinner and couldn't go for any hunt for corrupt kings and ministers.
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In the kingdom of Azura, King edwim ruled with an iron fist. He was known for his lavish spending and extravagant lifestyle, but what his people didn't know was that he was embezzling funds from the kingdom's treasury.
At first, it was just small amounts, but soon the king'sgreed grew, and he began to take more and more. He would tell his people that they needed to pay higher taxes to fund important projects, but in reality, the money was going straight into his own pockets.
The people of Azura began to suffer. They were struggling to make ends meet, and many were forced to live in poverty. But the king didn't care. He was too busy spending his ill-gotten gains on lavish feasts and expensive clothing.
As the years went by, the people of Azura grew more and more poor. They began to whisper among themselves about the king's corruption, and some even called for his overthrow.
But the king was too powerful, and he crushed any opposition with an iron fist. He ruled through fear, and his people lived in terror of his wrath.
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The next morning, orion had woken up early,he had been hearing about the corrupt king of azura and wanted to go see for himself.
This time around he asked for permission from his mother lying that he was going hunting,knowing he couldn't ask his father.
Aria told him to go with gurads, but he refused saying they will only slow him down..
Aria finally gave,and told him to go,but also watch his back
"Sure mother" he said then walked away
He made sure nobody saw him dropping his arrows,because the truth was that he wasn't really going hunting.
He walked for a while then sighted a carriage,he was going to azura palace,which was like a 5 hours journey from ashwood.
The carriage driver, a gruff but kind-eyed man, looked at Orion with a hint of curiosity. "Azura Palace, eh? You're either very brave or very foolish, young man."
Orion smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Maybe a bit of both," he said, settling into the carriage.
As the carriage rattled along the road, Orion's thoughts turned to the corrupt . He had heard rumors of the king's embezzlement and abuse of power, and Orion's instincts told him that this was a man who needed to be brought down.
The journey to Azura Palace took several hours, but Orion didn't mind. He was used to traveling, and he enjoyed the scenery and the fresh air.
Finally, the carriage pulled up to the palace gates. Orion paid the driver and stepped out, looking up at the imposing structure.
Azura Palace was a grand and beautiful building, with towering spires and intricate stone carvings. But Orion's eyes weren't on the architecture. They were on the king, and the justice that was about to be served.
With a quiet smile, Orion slipped into the palace, blending in with the crowds of courtiers and servants. He knew that it wouldn't be easy to get to the king, but he was determined to try.
After all, someone had to bring edwin to justice. And Orion was just the man for the job.
As orion approached,he heard a faint music from a distance, he knew the king was celebrating a party.
As Orion got closer to the source of the music, he could feel the vibrations of the celebration. He smiled to himself, knowing that this was the perfect opportunity to blend in and gather information.
He slipped into the grand ballroom, where the party was in full swing. The room was filled with nobles, courtiers, and guards, all laughing and dancing together. Orion's eyes scanned the room, searching for the king.
He spotted King edwin on the throne-like chair at the far end of the room, a self-satisfied smile on his face. Orion's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with plans.
He made his way through the crowd, trying to blend in. He grabbed a glass of wine from a passing servant and raised it in a toast, pretending to be just another guest.
As he mingled, Oreon gathered snippets of conversation that only reinforced his suspicions. The king's corruption was even worse than he had imagined.
Orion' s eyes locked onto the king once more, his grip on the wine glass tightening. It was time to put an end to this charade.
Orion's eyes scanned the ballroom, his mind racing with possibilities. He knew he had to act fast, before the king's guards realized what was happening.
He spotted a candelabra on a nearby table, its candles burning brightly. With a swift movement, Oreon knocked over the candelabra, sending candles rolling across the floor,burning up the red rug.
The room erupted into chaos as guests screamed and scrambled to get away from the flames. Oreon took advantage of the distraction to slip closer to the king.
The king suddenly got paralyzed as he felt the tip of a knife close on his neck.
"Slowly come with me,without making any scene!" The voice said
"To your chambers!"
The king, his face pale with fear, nodded silently and led Orion through the winding corridors of the palace. The sounds of chaos and confusion grew fainter as they walked, replaced by the soft rustling of the king's luxurious robes.
Orion kept the knife pressed against the king's neck, his eyes scanning the corridors for any sign of guards or witnesses. But the palace seemed deserted, the king's subjects either fleeing or hiding in fear.
As they reached the king's chambers, Orion pushed the door open and gestured for the king to enter. The king complied, his eyes darting wildly around the room as if searching for an escape.
Orion followed him in, his knife still pressed against the king's neck. He kicked the door shut behind them and leaned in close, his voice barely above a whisper.
Orion's eyes gleamed with a fierce intensity as he gazed at the king. The king, still shaking with fear, cowered under Orion's gaze.
"You're a monster," Orion spat, his voice venomous. "You've ruined countless lives, stolen from your own people, and lived a life of luxury and excess. You deserve to suffer."
The king whimpered, his eyes wide with terror. Orion's grip on the knife tightened, and for a moment, it seemed like he might actually kill the king.
But then, Orion's expression changed. A calculating glint appeared in his eye, and he smiled, a cold, cruel smile.
"I have a better idea," Oreon said, his voice dripping with malice. "I'll make sure you live, but you'll wish you hadn't."
The king's eyes widened in confusion, but before he could ask what Orion meant, Orion had already acted.
With a swift, precise motion, Orion slashed the knife across the king's face, leaving a deep, jagged scar that would never fully heal.
The king screamed, his hands flying to his face as he stumbled backward, collapsing onto the floor.
Orion stood over him, his chest heaving with exertion, his eyes blazing with triumph.
"You'll never be able to show your face in public again," Orion spat. "You'll be a laughingstock, a mockery of a king. And you'll never be able to escape the memories of what you've done."
As the king lay there, writhing in agony,
Orion brought his face out of the doorway, scanning the empty corridor. He checked to see if anyone was around, but the coast was clear.
Confident that no one had seen him, Orion stepped out of the doorway and into the corridor. He walked calmly, trying not to draw attention to himself.
Just as he was making his way down the corridor, he heard the sound of guards rushing towards him. They seemed to be looking for someone - probably the king.
Orion smiled to himself as the guards rushed past him, unaware of the true identity of the person standing right next to them.
Orion found himself outside the palace,he was quite exuasted and needed a drink.