Liability (VSOO)[18+]

•Epilogue• Part 2

"Thank you for your candid and truthful words, General Amaldana."

"It appears you have fostered a sense of understanding among our neighboring allies!"

"How cynical, isn't it?" Taehyung exclaimed without hesitation. The room gasped in disbelief, exchanging glances with one another.

"My King?" General Amaldana responded in bewilderment at the unexpected statement from the King.

"I understand each and every one of you in this court..."

"You all fear losing the essence of your identities, reflected in part by the monarchy of your relic!"

"But in defending that very thing, you are willing to turn against your own brothers and sisters?"

"It appears that the greater issue at hand has been forgotten... the senseless loss of innocent lives, then and now!"

"If you desire to uphold the monarchy of your relic, a solution must be found... instead of the ongoing chaos and bloodshed of recent months!"

"You sought my attention... and you certainly have it, but along with it, you have also ignited my fury!"

"Numerous disparities exist among the relics, eroding the cultures and beliefs of the people."

"It requires something meticulously planned and malicious to orchestrate all that has transpired!" Taehyung's voice was firm as he gazed steadily at each individual in the court. The onlookers grew apprehensive at the King's words.

"The objective was never to alter your essence!"

"The aim has always been to bring out the best version of yourselves!"

"What I, as your Higher King, aim for is a rule of law founded on the consent of the governed and upheld by the unified voice of the people!"

"Yet, it appears that despite years of political negotiations and discussions, my efforts to convey the broader perspective have not been fully grasped by all."

"I AM THE RULER CHOSEN BY THE DIVINE!"

"I AM YOUR KING!"

"DO NOT CHALLENGE MY AUTHORITY AND DO NOT PROVOKE MY WRATH!"

"IF ANYONE WISHES TO DISSENT, SPEAK NOW!" Taehyung declared with a stern expression. No one dared to utter a word, prompting him to take his Queen's hand and depart from the courtroom, their steps echoing in unison.

"My King," Jinhee spoke softly after closing the door of the courtroom. Taehyung let out a deep, ominous sound of anger and frustration.

"Inform those disgruntled fuckers that I will propose a solution to this mess tomorrow morning. They are also invited to my son's farewell ceremony," he ordered firmly.

"I can't handle this any longer!" Taehyung exclaimed, pacing back and forth in the hallway. Jinhee nodded in understanding, glancing over at Jisoo, who appeared visibly stressed and anxious.

"Father....I'm fine..."

"Please follow through with my husband's instructions," Jisoo urged as she held her father's hand. Jinhee smiled and promptly returned to the room. As Jisoo watched her father re-enter the courtroom, she turned to her husband. Disappointment and anger were evident in his demeanor as he stood before her.

"My love, please, look at me," she murmured as she approached him. His intense gaze softened as he focused on the calm and composed woman standing before him, a stark contrast to moments earlier.

"You are the sky..."

"Everything else is just the weather."

"Don't let someone else's concept of success make you feel like you've taken the wrong path."

"Others may perceive this differently, but not me!"

"I see it, and I see you."

"Please, calm your mind, my love," Jisoo said, gently running her soft hands across his face. Taehyung sighed in relief as he closed his eyes, finding solace in his wife's soothing words.

"What would I do without you?" Taehyung murmured, a small smile playing on his lips as he leaned in to kiss his wife.

Every King faces hardships unlike any other man!
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