CHAPTER 68
The capital was in an uproar. Echos of the king's valor had spread far and wide. Some revered him, and some feared him. Rumors of something dark having escaped the cave of the gods made their way in silent whispers all around. The fear of what would happen next filled the hearts of the citizens, but there was nothing they could do. They were powerless.
The capital welcomed their emperor with fanfare, but not joy. The emperor's previous conquests delighted the citizens, but this filled them with fear and uncertainty. The air around him felt heavy and foreboding, speaking of impending doom.
The people lined the streets shouting praise, but their eyes held fear and trepidation. There was something different about the emperor. He had changed. His voice was the same, but it was co
