Bab 292: World Stage

As I stood on the stage, the bright lights shone down on me, illuminating my face and making me feel larger than life. The sea of faces below me seemed to stretch on forever, and their cheers and applause were deafening. They looked up at me with awe, admiration, and respect, and I felt a surge of pride and power.

I scanned the crowd, taking in the diverse array of people. Some were young, some were old, and some were in-between. They came from all walks of life, from every corner of the kingdom. But they all had one thing in common: their loyalty to me.

I knew that loyalty was not something that could be bought or demanded. It had to be earned, and I had worked hard to win the hearts and minds of my people. I had led them through tough times, and they had seen firsthand my courage, my wisdom, and my compassion. They knew that I was a different kind of king, one who truly cared for his subjects and would do anything to protect them.