His Majesty the King is dead.
The event occurred suddenly; many people do not know exactly when or how His Majesty died—whether it was from sickness or murder. But he is indeed dead.
The King's death, in and of itself, is not such an event of great concern in the Kingdom.
This is because the real power in the Kingdom is not held by the King, but by his mother, Queen Isis.
Thus, few cared about the King's death; their concern was only the disruption his death brought to the Kingdom, which caused panic.
In the palace filled with burning spices, murals, and columns carved with intricate patterns, the nobles and ministers stood before the throne, looking up at the woman standing beside the throne.
"The King has passed away."
Beneath the glow of the lamps, Queen Isis's face was pale,
"My only son is dead. He did not even leave a son before he died."
Queen Isis murmured distantly.
