Duties of a king
Author: Jericho Chase
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

The grand doors of the throne room swung open with a resounding creak, drawing the attention of all who were gathered inside.

The courtiers, advisers, and members of the phoenix family turned their heads towards the entrance, anticipation evident in their eyes.

The room was filled with an air of both tension and hope, for this was the day when King Nicholas would make his return home.

Nicholas, adorned in regal attire, stepped into the room with measured grace.

Every eye was fixed upon him, their gazes filled with a mix of reverence and relief.

His recovery from the treacherous poison that had nearly claimed his life had been nothing short of miraculous.

He had defied all odds and emerged triumphant from the clutches of death, earning the unwavering loyalty and respect of his subjects.

The king was dressed in a flowing royal blue velvet robe, intricately embroidered with golden thread that glinted in the light.

A golden crown adorned his head, gleaming with precious gemstones,
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    Fear gripped Hans's face as he stared at the gun pointed directly at him. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead, his heart raced uncontrollably, and his trembling hands betrayed his intense unease. The shadowy figure emerged further, revealing the person behind the weapon.Hans's shock only deepened as he found himself looking directly into the eyes of Rose. Her gaze was hardened, and she appeared like a fugitive on the run. His lips quivered as he called out her name, barely able to believe what he was seeing. "Rose... you're alive?"With the gun still trained on him, Rose responded with a cold, unwavering voice. "Yes, Hans. I survived, thanks to Nicholas's foolishness. He thought a small dose of poison would slowly end my life."Hans was trembling. "How... how did you manage to survive? After taking that poison, I thought..."Rose gaze hardened as she interrupted him. "I returned to Mrs. Abigail, who concocted a cure for me. From that moment on, I started planning my revenge ag