The body lay in the middle of the room with blod flowing from the fresh wound. The moon shone in through the high window, casting a pale glow on everything it touched. On a chair near the body a man had his head in his hands, sobbing to himself. A small dagger lay by his feet. This man's name was Marcus Resantole.
Emperor Marcus Resantole.
The man who lay before him, was Bryan Welshane. Congress Leader Bryan Welshane.
"What have I done? What have I done?!" cried Marcus into the pale room, with only the moon to hear his words. Palace security would have heard the commotion and would arrive in less than a minute. Marcus stared at the clock and watched the seconds tick past, each one seeming to last an age. He counted down to when the door would burst open and his guards would become witness to the scene. Right on cue light from the corridor flooded the room and Marcus could see the shadows of the guards on the ground.
"Emperor...*gasp* May the Tribes guide us! What have you done?" shouted one of the guards. Marcus looked into the eyes of the guard and the guard looked back, either not willing to break eye contact. It was Marcus who showed weakness first.
"Arrest the Emperor." ordered a Guard.
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"Live at 10. It's the Londim News Network."
"Hello. I am Fred Hourno and this is the Londim News Network. Our top headline tonight. Murder in the Palace!" (pause)
"LNN has received word that Bryan Welshane, Leader of the Londim Congress, was found dead today in the Emperor's Palace. The suspect of the murder is none other than our own Emperor, Marcus Resantole. The news comes as a shock to the whole nation as we are left without a ruler or a Congress Leader. Congress has been given full power, while the situation is assessed.
Bryan Welshane was the recent Congress Leader elect, having won a landslide victory in the elections. He was a popular figure among peers and the public, his spearheading of the campaign to improve financial and medical treatment for veterans was welcomed by the majority of the public. It had been believed that the Emperor and Bryan Welshane had a great friendship...We now go live to a conference being held by the Imperial Guard Leader, Andery Geta."
(Cut to Conference.)
"Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. Today our nation was rocked by a crisis none of us thought possible. Our Emperor, who had done so much to improve the nation, has been arrested for murder. Now, due to the fact that this crime and the following trial will be so politically charged and so personal to all Londimians, my colleagues and I have decided to contact nations who will hold the trial in their territory. Our nation was based on fair treatment for all and due to this nature, we believe having the trial held in a neutral nation, overseen by a neutral judge and jury, will be the best way for this criminal case to be solved. If any national representative is watching and would assist in this request then please contact myself or the Imperial Guard Headquarters.
Thank you for your time."
(Cut back to studio.)
"A remarkable turn of events. The Imperial Guards are looking for a neutral nation to hold the trial of Emperor Marcus Resantole. In other news, Congress..."
