Richard
**There's an excited glint in his eye.** You don't suspect he'll beg for mercy, will he? I want the world to know what happens when you disobey my laws~
Kathleen
I don't think that man will do it for himself. However for the Shapeshifter or the dragon he calls his, he would do it. **He leans towards the king, smiling as usual** We need to attack him but not to physically hurt him, my lord.
Richard
**He's surprised someone is challenging him, though at the same time entertained.** Oh? So how exactly does one break a spirit, my friend.
Kathleen
Breaking a spirit requires... Breaking a meaning. Taking the most valuable belonging and turning it into ashes. The spirit won't rise anymore as it used to...~ It takes two to break a spirit **He offers his hand to the king like if he was inviting him to dance**
Richard
**He taunts him by pulling on his ear, then graciously accepts it.** Two, to create a new beautiful empire. *Oh, Ilya~* I don't just want Kahlo. I want them all, all four corners of Ambrosia now that it's a peaceful continent. Will you help me?~
Kathleen
**He grabbed the young king's waist and pulled him closer into a soft dance following music that could be heard within tge distance** If the golden torch holds the ignite tight the the ignite shall follow its trail...~ Of course I'll help my lord...~
Richard
**He smirks.** I'll hold your torch close then, so the wind never steals it. Now follow along. My royal guest deserves all the best arrangements for us.~
Kathleen
**Following the music he held Deckard on his arms, leaning close to him, able to enjoy his fragrance.** Alright, my lord.. **He let him go, bowing at the end of the dance** Lead the way, please.
Angela
|| Ilya seems like a master of deception and persuasion in an evil way yet I don't hate him as much as I feel like I should 😭
Harry
**Ilya accepted well his new staying on the palace, as mentioned he made sure no one could conspire against the new king. After some research and noticing the abscense of the royal family, he found some curious letters hidden next to a book with some information about a green powder.**
Kathleen
Ilya Callum
Kahlo's Palace
Kahlo

**Enters the throne room while approaching the king, bowing softly and smiling while holding some papers on his hand** Your majesty, I bring some interesting news...
Hong
|| Now that I think about it... Is Kahlo's capital called Kahlo—
Richard
Oh?~ Everything you say is interesting to me. Enlighten me then, Ilya.
Kathleen
Have you noticed the abcense of your *Dearest* Aunt and brother? **He said while looking at the king's eyes, smiling with an evil tone on his voice**
Angela
|| i actually hate this ilya guy yet respect his ability to coordinate every single word he says and every single thing he does 😭
Marvin
|| im surprised of how good i can write a lier
Hong
|| I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing -w-
Richard
**He stares at Ilya.** My twin? He's been missing in the forest for weeks... And as for my aunt. I was told she's been recovering after my father's passing.
Angela
|| mostly good id say bc it means ur a good author
Irene
DW KNOX IS GONNA BE FUCKING DEAD SOON ||
Hong
|| ISTG EVERYONE HERE WANTS TO KILL HIM
Kathleen
**He took his mask off, Ilya was smiling as always** I'm so sorry to bring these news to you, my lord... But your aunt is no different from a snake. **Holds the book that talked about the green powder in Raven's handwritting** This is the information of the venom that killed your father. **Giggles and then holds the letters** And this is even more interesting, my lord, these love letters are from your aunt towards someone denominated "AQ"

According to some... *Interviews* I made, this AQ is no other than Al Qaysar, my lord. They were seen escaping on a dragon towards the mouddy mountains. Your aunt is strongly affectional towards an enemy of the crown who's suspected from giving the powder to the guards and your father.
Richard
**He stands, astounded. His hand curls into a fist, nails digging into his palm.** Hand those over! **He snatches the reports, disbelief written all over his face. Then slowly, his mouth forms a crooked smirk.** So my aunt is responsible for my father's death... She and Al Qaysar... CONSPIRE AGAINST ME.

**He pushes the papers into Ilya's hands, approaching him, step by step. His voice is hysterical.** Do you know what this means for my kingdom? *My future empire?* How could we possibly let a traitor live! Much less my own blood. So it's only fair that I cleave her head, all for my citizens to see, and stick it on a pike in town square!

**His breathing is heavy.** I alone... Will be the last ruler of this kingdom. I'll force them all, *Al Qaysar, Feuerborn, and that rabid shapeshifter,* To lick my shoes before sending them to their deaths.

**He slams his fists on the throne, making the guards stand straight to attention.** RAVEN APATOW IS AN ENEMY OF KAHLO. Her treasonous actions will be known by every soul in this kingdom! I want her brought before me *Alive.*