The Traitor Among Us

The aftermath of the speech ignited a spark among the people. Whispers of Darius King’s legendary deeds spread like wildfire. His name was etched in stories of courage—how he had pressured the queen to outlaw the brutal killing of servants and end the enslavement of women and children in the mines. Yet, the man himself was a mystery. Despite the adoration, no one truly knew who Darius was. His past remained a sealed vault, its key held by only two individuals. And the mere mention of "Crawford" left him trembling—a shadow of trauma that never loosened its grip.

The crowd’s enthusiasm was overwhelming. People tugged him from one side of the room to the other, bombarding him with questions about his plans to overthrow Queen Zenith. For the resistance army, his presence was a beacon of hope. Finally, the figure they had long awaited stood before them, ready to lead the charge.