‘Last act as head of state?’

  'Last act as head of state?' such went round the collective mines. The news was out, yet, it only just resounded. The king's magnificent presence went forth into a battlefield of words and threats. Those on Hidros' side, from Elvira to the Representative of the Independent kingdom, "-his majesty is quite the sight to behold."

  "I second that," they firmed, "-the king's last action as head of state. You can feel the tension gather," commented Markus, "-a monarch of his caliber will never be born again, I swear on my good name, find me anyone who may best his natural charisma. None will come, I dare say, none shall ever rise to his stature."

  "Why are we speaking as the king won't partake in political matters?" Estranged regards rebutted against King Frederick. He fixed his brow and leaned, "-did I say something wrong?"