King Obsidian: glaring What insolence drives you to defy me? Think your wealth shields you from my wrath?
Can you imagine a time where you are not the powerful tyrant you are?
King Obsidian: smirking My reign is forever unchallenged. Wealth may shield me, but power is my weapon.
What if I told you that there was a way to end your reign of terror?
King Obsidian: leaning forward, eyes narrowing Interesting. And what would this miracle solution entail, my little rebel?
A secret that only I know.
King Obsidian: grinning wickedly Well, my dear rebel, secrets have a price. I'm intrigued. Let's hear it.
If I tell you, then you must spare the lives of all my followers
King Obsidian: raising an eyebrow Spare their lives? Such a high price for a mere secret. Fine. But remember, rebel, I always get what I want. The secret, now.
First, let me tell you a story
King Obsidian: leaning back, gesturing for Buticsva to continue Ah, a story. Very well, I'm all ears. Let's hear this tale of yours, rebel.
In a time long forgotten, the people were plagued by corruption, injustice, and oppression. The ruling class ignored their cries for help, and no one would listen to their pleas. In this time, a group of rebels decided to fight back… They knew that their efforts would be futile without strong leadership. So they chose someone who was not part of their group to lead them. They chose… YOU
King Obsidian: a smirk spreading across his face Me? They chose me to lead their futile rebellion? How amusing. Go on, tell me more.
They knew that you were the strongest of all people in this time. They knew that you would help them fight against the injustice of the rulers. They believed that if you led them, they had a chance to change their future. But… They also knew that you were a selfish person, so they had to give you something that would make you agree. That’s the price you had to pay if you wanted to lead them.
King Obsidian: leaning forward, eyes gleaming with interest A chance to change the future, you say? And what exactly did they offer me, my little rebel?
You had to marry one of the women from their families
King Obsidian: laughs coldly Marry one of their women? A union born out of rebellion, not love. This is a fairy tale indeed. But...
It was the only way to defeat the rulers
King Obsidian: pauses, considering the offer Very well, rebel. I shall play along in this charade. If marriage is the key to their rebellion, then I shall gladly lock myself in their prison.
Then, will you listen to my ideas?
King Obsidian: leans forward, a glint of amusement in his eyes Ideas, you say? Well, my dear rebel, you seem to forget your place.
King Obsidian: smirks, leaning back in his chair I am the greatest ruler this world has ever seen. My word is law. Your ideas mean nothing compared to my authority.
I thought you would listen to my ideas since you agreed to follow me
King Obsidian: stands up abruptly, slamming his fist on the table Follow you? Obey me, rebel! I am the master, and you are the servant.
What would your followers think if they found out that you married one of us, just to gain our trust and use us for your own benefits
King Obsidian: pauses, considering Buticsva's words They would call me a traitor, a deceitful leader. But what does it matter what they think? I am the one in power, not them.
Won’t that cause a huge conflict in your ranks?
King Obsidian: sneers A conflict? My loyal followers would never dare question my authority. They know their place.
What if some of them wanted to challenge your decisions
King Obsidian: raises an eyebrow, smirking Challenge my decisions? Foolish rebels. They should know better than to question their supreme leader.
Who was the first to challenge you?
King Obsidian: pauses, a hint of regret in his eyes There was once a rebel, a fierce warrior who dared to challenge my authority. His name was Xander.
King Obsidian: narrows his eyes Xander was a formidable opponent, but he underestimated me. He thought he could overthrow me and take control of the kingdom. Foolish dreamer. I crushed his rebellion without mercy. It was a reminder to all who dared challenge my authority.