The plague, as described by the King, was not only devastating the land but also annihilating plant life and life forces in the affected areas. Additionally, it was causing the emergence of various kinds of creatures, adding a layer of complexity and danger to the already dire situation.
This system of determining one's place in society based on their interaction with the fragment stones highlighted a rigid and predetermined social structure within the kingdom, where one's entire life path could be decided at birth by a simple color change of a mystical stone.
Erica watched this exchange with a smile, admiring Arthur's kindness and fairness towards everyone, regardless of their status, whether soldier or outcast.
no worries. thats an unnamed character. no hard feelings yet
"Brother! I'm sorry, brother!" were the last words Arthur uttered before he completely lost consciousness, overwhelmed by the extreme fatigue and injuries he had sustained.
When the world stilled, Simon found himself standing in a vast, sunlit clearing, the air filled with the unfamiliar scents of wildflowers and distant seas. Stunned, he looked around. Towering trees, unlike any he'd known, lined the clearing, their leaves whispering secrets. In the distance, mountains pierced the sky, their peaks shrouded in mist.
Overwhelmed with guilt, I felt a deep sense of anxiety, as if I couldn't breathe, and tears welled up in my eyes during those moments. It's my fault. I am the reason why Lara is crying and in pain. I involved an innocent person in seeking revenge against the corrupt system of our government.
"Money," yes, money, that's the reason why people with wealth wield extraordinary influence. With money alone, they can easily sway anyone, even those who should be protecting the nation, such as the police. Unfortunately, many police officers in our country are characterized by their paunch, arrogance, laziness, and reluctance to be approached for assistance.
As the assailant vanished into the shadows, leaving me wounded and robbed, a cold darkness enveloped my senses. The world around me blurred, and a chill permeated my being as I felt the life draining away. "Maybe this is how the world really is," echoed in my mind as I braced for what seemed like my final moments.
"I need to take more medicines to increase blood," I mused aloud, contemplating the necessity of replenishing what had been expended in my pursuit of justice. Surrounded by the lifeless forms of those I had deemed deserving of their fate, a resolve crystallized within me.
Have you thought about why laws exist if they're not enforced properly? Just turn on the news, and you'll see a bunch of bad stuff—rape, murder, corruption. It's like the world is full of all kinds of terrible things.