[ The king of our nation ended up possessed by some ancient demon who...

More swallows, at that. This is in no way comparable to what happened to him, it truly isn't, but... Well, as a failed king who allowed horrible darkness to fester in the hearts of his citizens, he can't help but feel a pang of some difficult emotion. ]

He was an authority above you, whom you were sworn to... If your world is anything like my own, every part of your life has set you up to place your faith in him above all else.

That king who was meant to guide your realm... he failed you.