Miserable death
The contents of the message sent shockwaves through the throne room. It was a letter from a high-ranking military general, pledging his allegiance to the resistance and revealing the existence of a secret army prepared to support their cause. The king's control over the military, his last stronghold of power, was slipping away.

The council members exchanged knowing glances, realising that the tide had turned definitively against the king. Their moment to act had arrived.

Chen stepped forward, his voice clear and unwavering. "My lord," he began, feigning concern, "it seems that the people's discontent has spread even among the highest ranks of the military. The evidence against you is overwhelming, and your power is crumbling."

The king's eyes darted around the room, searching for signs of loyalty, but all he found were averted gazes and faces filled with disdain. A realisation dawned upon him, and a mix of fury and desperation overtook his features.

"You dare to betray me?" The kin
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