Chapter V

- Rule number 420. - The royal scientist had spent hours reading to their majesties the rules and obligations that they had to fulfill to the letter. She was barely halfway through one of the many missing books to read.

- Hey, Al. - The largest of the skeletons draws the reptile's attention. Hearing part of his name, he stops reading that thick book and fixes his eyes on the Lord. - It is very interesting those rules but ... - The interesting part was said showing some "quotes" with both hands. - can we postpone that reading for tomorrow? I'm tired. - Close your basins as you start to yawn.

- Your majesty, it is my priority to explain the way in which you must administer and manage this kingdom as soon as possible. - Adjust your glasses. "If we fall behind, the kingdom may fall to pieces." More than it already is. - The latter was whispered. Sans warned him not to say a word about the death of his best friend and favorite star, as it would end the same fate. Sans protected the king as if it were too valuable an item, and would not allow anyone to snub her younger brother's happiness.

- Did you say something, dear Alphys subject? - The king could not hear with charity what was said by the reptile. She began to tremble, if she said literally the above, she would be punished.

- I-I ... - So much nervousness made her clumsy; I had no idea how to respond to the king.

- He didn't say anything bro, did he? - The small white pupils of the Sans basins had disappeared; only "darkness" was visible.

- T-It's true! I-I didn't say anything! - Laughs nervously. The Lord "saved" his life.

- Oh now I see! - Because of the young king's so much innocence, he completely believed "the lies" of his two trusted people. - Dear subject, for the first time I agree with my brother, we have been sitting here for hours. It does not mean that I do not agree with your work, but I feel that we must postpone it for tomorrow, my brother and I will be 100% by the way to continue learning. - Shows a wide smile. - Thank you for doing your duty correctly, Alphys.

- Your Majesty ... - How to say no to that good skeleton. - Okay, as you order. - Close the thick book. Puts it on top of the other books; She prepares to lift them to take them back to the laboratory and the next day take them back to the room.

- You don't need to take them, you can leave them here! - Stops the actions of the real scientist. - It will be tiring for you to carry all that again, we will take care of them.

- O-Ok. - Leave the books in the same position as before. - Then, at the same time I will wait here, your majesties. - He makes a little bow. The brothers agree to their action. - I will return to the laboratory, if you need anything, do not hesitate to call me, I will be here soon.

- Very good. - He rises from his throne to say goodbye to the way the book had taught him. - See you later, Alphys. - Again, he shows a wide smile.

- Bye Al. - Winks at one of its sockets. Someone was not abiding by the rules.

Being the two skeleton brothers alone, they sighed for the "great work" they were doing.

- I never thought that being king was so heavy. - Take a seat again on his great throne. - Thanks for telling Alphys to finish all that for tomorrow.

- Wow, I never thought I heard you say that.

- To say that? - Fix your eyes on the elder.

- Well, you're procrastinating. Leaving something for later is not your thing.

- S-There is always a first time for everything, do not overdo it. Also, I feel like we have learned enough for today. - "Clear your throat."

- As you say. - "Roll your sockets". He knew the child quite well, he was tired and decided to leave "classes" for later. - Hey, it's not that I don't want to spend time with you brother, but you have homework to do.

- It is true! - He jumps up from his seat. - I must prepare my delicious spaghetti to feed and encourage my subjects, thanks for reminding me. - Take long strides to be in front of the big door. - See you later, brother. - The guards who "protected" the door, when they see the king pass near it, open it. - Do not sleep! You have to check the paperwork. - Shout this last before leaving the throne room.

- Heh, paperwork. Something that I have always avoided, now I will do it all my life. - Sigh.

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- Here are my dear subjects! Spaghetti for everyone. - Start serving dishes full of spaghetti.

- Your Majesty, why should you make an effort to do this? He has been doing this for weeks, we have no hope of going out and continuing to live, it is useless to strive for something that does not serve at all.

- Do not say that. - He catches up to the monster. - We must be optimistic, we will soon overcome these difficult times, do not be discouraged. - Pet the rabbit ears that monster has.

- Your Majesty! Majesty! - One of the guards tries to get the king's attention. - A human ... has fallen in the ruins! - The news was heard by some monsters that were near the guard.

- A human? - Raise your voice a little in excitement. - Is it the same human that fell before? One of blue sweater with pink lines, brown.

- Not his majesty, he is a human that we have not seen before.

- I see, then, prepare the puzzles! The human, if he wants to belong to this place, must be worthy and pass all my tests, Nyeh heh heh. - He is going to look for his brother Sans to give him the good news.

- A human ... fallen? - Among the crowd begin to hear murmurs. - If we collect souls again, we can be free, as promised by our late and former king. - The murmurs begin to be heard louder. The king tried to listen to them. - If our current king takes their souls ... we will be free! - Now the monsters screamed their wishes. - King Papyrus will get our freedom! We'll be free! Free! King Papyrus is the only one who can save us! King Papyrus! King! King! King Papyrus! -Those screams stunned the current king. He was confused. How was it possible that by the fall of that human they regained their will in a single instant when he has been trying for months? Should I put the puzzles aside and do the work Asgore was doing? He didn't want to, but he had to. It's your duty.

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- Papyrus, I already ordered all the paperwork, now what should I do? - He approaches to be on the side of the king.

- Sans, a human has fallen into the ruins. - Hearing the words of his younger brother, the older one shudders. - It is not the same as before, it is a different human. Do you know what the monsters say? "A soul to break the barrier" "A soul will set us free" . They want me to take those souls. No puzzles. No judgment. It is the first time I have seen hope in his eyes for months. They expect me to continue what Asgore did. - He supports his skull in his right hand. - Sans ... what should I do? As your king, what am I supposed to do?

- ... - The shortest, without saying anything, retires from the throne room, leaving only the king. He knew that the day would come when he had to fulfill his other obligation.