The King's Wish

The heavy tolling of bells echoed through the castle grounds, a somber call that summoned the members of the royal family and the council to gather for one final farewell to their king, Benjamin, who had passed away. Clad in deep, mourning black, Lloyd marched with purpose, his face devoid of emotion, yet his insides churned with a tempest of anger. He felt an intense frustration as he surveyed the faces of those around him, all of whom he believed should not have the right to pay their respects. Most were products of a forbidden lineage, with only a few exceptions among them.