King's Revenge

With every fiber of his being, he ruled justly, yet his downfall came from a sin he never committed. As he faced his final moments, a humiliated king was asked, "Your Majesty, do you have any parting words for your people?" Though wronged like a man accused of taking innocent lives, did he truly deserve such disgrace? In his dying breath, he spoke softly, "My beloved homeland, my cherished people, and the warriors I honed... this is my greatest gift to you." He chose not to curse or beg for mercy, instead, accepting his fate with a quiet acceptance. "I have served them to the best of my ability. How can I be a ruler if I harm those I vowed to protect?" Tragically, his life ended abruptly, ending with the echo of cheers from those celebrating, unseen by him. His eyes, once filled with hope, now held only despair. "Hurriedly, you're finally awake. Quick, before the others empty the bins," someone nearby urged. "Where... am I?" the king queried, still disoriented.