Chapter 23. Rebellion to the King

It was barely four hours of her eyes shut when she heard the town crier’s horn in the middle of the street. Her eyes snapped open at alert and she rose from the bed and over to the window to peep through.

He wore a black robe and a white hat on his head, the decorations of a town crier.

“Great people of Wahala. The new king, Elliott Ainsworth, requests that all well-meaning citizens of this great kingdom assemble at the town square at eleven hours today for a formal meeting and announcement. He hopes to disclose the way forward for the kingdom and also share his vision with all who are willing. In respect for the king, we all are to be in attendance and show our support and pledge allegiance. Come one come all.” He finished and blew the horn.

A king had never required the people to pledge allegiance to him before. It was wrong to. If the kingdom was conquered, the people are to obey and do it because they have no other choice, but that wouldn’t be the case if there