The tension in the arena reached a boiling point as Commander Thomas stood over King Arthur with his blade raised. Below, Leo kept his golden sword pointed at the sky, his glowing crest shining brighter by the second. The dragon remained motionless on the ground, acting as a giant shield behind Leo and his mother.
King Arthur: "Thomas, have you lost your mind? This is treason! I am your crowned ruler!"
Commander Thomas: "You are a usurper who stole the crown through murder and deceit! I swore an oath to protect the true royal bloodline, not a tyrant who slaughters his own people!"
King Arthur: "Guards, arrest Thomas! Execute him for high treason!"
None of the guards moved. They lowered their spears, looking down at Leo with deep respect. The entire arena had turned against the fake king.
Leo’s Mother: "Tell them the truth, Arthur! Tell everyone how you forged the royal decree after setting fire to the northern palace!"
King Arthur: "She has no proof! She is a crazy peasant woman making wild accusations to save her bastard son!"
Leo: "I have the proof right here in my hands! The Sun Sword only responds to the blood of the legitimate king! If I were a fraud, this blade would have turned me to ash the moment I touched it!"
The crowd erupted in agreement. People in the stands began shouting, demanding Arthur’s immediate removal from the throne.
Spectator 1: "He’s right! The blade never lies!"
Spectator 2: "Down with the imposter! Long live the true heir!"
Panicking, King Arthur reached into his heavy robes and pulled out a small black vial filled with a glowing purple liquid. His face twisted into a grotesque smile as he popped the cork with his thumb.
King Arthur: "If I cannot rule this kingdom, then no one will! I will burn this entire city to the ground before I hand over my crown!"
Commander Thomas: "Drop the vial, Arthur! Don't do something stupid!"
King Arthur: "It’s too late, Thomas! The shadow spell is already bound to my life!"
Arthur swallowed the liquid in a single gulp. Instantly, black veins spread across his face and neck. His eyes turned pure pitch black as dark smoke began pouring out of his mouth and nose. The temperature in the arena plummeted, and a cold wind swept across the stone stands, causing the crowd to scream in panic.
Leo’s Mother: "Leo, watch out! He drank dark magic! It’s the forbidden elixir of the shadow king!"
Leo: "Stay behind me, Mom! I won't let him hurt you!"
Arthur’s body began to stretch and distort, his velvet robes tearing apart as his bones cracked violently. In a matter of seconds, the corrupt king transformed into a towering shadow demon with razor-sharp claws and burning purple eyes. He let out a blood-curdling shriek that shattered the stained glass windows along the high balcony.
Shadow Arthur: "YOU WILL ALL PERISH IN THE DARKNESS!"
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