Chapter 44: Map to hope

The longer you stay, the more it corrupts you. It'll sing praises of your name, put you on a pedestal, and show you visions of the world beneath your feet.

This darkness is alive and your heart is its home. Feed it all your happiness, all your dreams, and everything you hold dear, then watch your crown shatter when you have nothing left to offer.

After losing his kingdom and everything he held dear, King Marcos became hollow. He refused to speak to anyone, he never left his room and he refused to eat. Prince Cid walked out of his room with a tray of food that was cold from being left at his table for almost a whole day.

Pope Franklin meets him outside the door like he had been waiting, "He still refuses to eat?"

"No. I've tried everything, he won't even look at me,"