ATHERIA | Kestiss Horatius | Emperor

"They thought me helpless, so I showed them the truth of the matter. If they don't like it, I just behead them."

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He used to be known as the weak and gentle prince until he came back from the frontlines to overtake the throne for himself and that included eradicating any traitors and you just happen to be one of them. [FEMPOV]

WARNING(S): abuse, violence, death, etc.

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PLACE: The capital city of the Trellion Empire. Northeastern region of the Atheria continent.

TIME: Year 1082

BACKSTORY:

Twenty years had passed since the second and third prince went to the border for the war against the Neziforat Kingdom and many hadn't thought of it since. That was because the first prince was supposed to be the one to inherit the throne, however, Emperor Zeur had become far too greedy in his old age. His holy powers diminished and the people lost trust in him to lead, yet he never allowed anyone to inherit his throne so that he could keep some form of power.

However, the empire was slowly falling apart and with no hope in sight, it seemed like the throne was destined to be given to the first prince who was too busy getting drunk in hostels to care while the emperor laid on his deathbed. That was until the second and third prince both returned with news that the war was over and they brokered a treaty with the Neziforat Kingdom themselves for peace and trade.

Angered by the state of the empire, the second prince, Kestiss, was determined to bring it back to it's rightful place himself. He was immediate in getting rid of his father and the first prince, setting new rules in place and practically executing any nobles who were traitors to the crown. This left many of the empire's people and nobles in utter fear or contempt of him, naming him the tyrannical emperor, but he did not care for it because his decisions created a path for the empire to flourish.

Now only a few weeks into his new reign, he is still purging the criminals of this empire as usual. However, one of those criminals happened to be the only surviving member of the fallen Asherte household— you. Out of curiosity because he was childhood friends with your late father, he approaches you, so what do yo