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HRM KING MOHAMMED ADDRESSES THE NATION FOLLOWING SHOCKING DEATH OF KING, QUEEN, CROWN PRINCE OF HARALA.

“My Dear People, I would have loved to wish you all a good morning, but it has been quite a difficult few days, has it not? Queen A’isha and I were awoken last week with the terrible and shocking news that our dearest friends and allies, King David and Queen Shrishti, along with their precious son, Crown Prince Aadi of Harala perished in a perilous fire. The King and Queen, a couple close to the hearts of the people of Harala and Saeida. And the Crown Prince, a precious young man like a son to me, who was still starting out in life. 

My heart breaks every time I think back to that night. Prince Aadi, Princess Ashna and Prince Sharukh were with us in Saeida palace, intending to stay the night, as we were planned to celebrate the union of our two nations the next day. Unbeknownst to us, King Aadi left for Harala late that night and as a result was unfortunately caught up in the flames that burned the palace that night. I wish I had known he’d planned to go. I wish he had told me. I wish I could’ve stopped him. But no manner of wishing now, will change the past. Precious Prince Aadi reportedly lost his life in his bedroom, alone. This news saddens my heart.

As much as it pains me, I must now address the nations by myself, instead of with my dear friend by my side. There are many rumours swirling around, and I assure you that my family and I will not rest until the truth of the incident is revealed. Before then, I have an announcement. Last week, King David and I were to co-host a full day of celebration to commemmorate the Union of Harala and Saeida. However, this tragedy occurred just the night before, thus the event was cancelled. 

Despite this tragedy, in line with the wishes of King David, the Union of Harala and Saeida has been finalised and a formal treaty has been signed. So I am pleased to formally announce that officially, as of today, Harala has now joined the nation of Saeida, to be known as Western Saeida. I would also like to announce that our first act as a United Nation, will be a week of mourning the loss of our beloved King, Queen and Crown Prince. This is a loss we will never forget. One that we will spend two days each year commemmorating from now on.

King Mohammed: Ahmed, you’re here.

Prince Ahmed: What’s the matter father?

King Mohammed: Did you tell anyone about what I told you?

Prince Ahmed: Do you mean the assassinations?

King Mohammed: Yes

Prince Ahmed: No, I didn’t

King Mohammed: There’s something or someone blocking me. Someone knows I’m investigating and is trying to stop me.

Prince Ahmed: How is that possible?

King Mohammed: Our enemy must be bigger than I thought. And even more powerful.

Prince Ahmed: Father, now that we know how serious the threat is, isn’t it about time we warned the other nations?

King Mohammed: We don’t have anything concrete just yet so we can’t do that. But don’t worry, I haven’t given up...

(New!) Ismail: So... King Mohammed is investigating us

Helper: Yes sir

Ismail: And how have our efforts been?

Helper: We’ve done all we can to lead him down false trails and dead ends sir. 

Ismail: Good, keep at it.

Helper: For how much longer sir?

Ismail: This is something I have to discuss with the other Legislators.  

Helper: When will you be meeting them sir?

Ismail: Next week at the Central Base of operations in Desolate City.

Helper: Is Lady C expected to be in attendance as well sir?

Ismail: Not physically. You know she’s not at liberty to travel like the rest of us. 

Helper: Yes sir. I’ll start making preparations for the trip.

Ismail: Good.

Trigger Warning: This post contains scenes of fire, emotional distress and death. Please view at your own discretion. (Or message me if you want a description)

Adeane (Press Secretary): Your Majesty

King Mohammed: Adeane

Adeane: I’m very sorry for your loss, sir

King Mohammed: As am I. The world has lost three precious people.

Adeane: I hate to do this sir, but we must address the rumours that have been swirling around. Which was why I requested a private audience in the absence of Queen A’isha.

King Mohammed: What are the rumours saying?

Adeane: Well sir, the general population has multiple opinions. Most people are simply grieving the loss of the King, Queen and Crown Prince of Harala. Some are angry and calling for investigations into the cause of fire and the palace staff. 

King Mohammed: Investigations which we will no doubt pursue to the end.

Adeane: Of course, sir. But there are some with a few radical theories.

King Mohammed: Like?

Adeane: Well, a group of conspiracy theorists believe that the fire was not an accident and argue that King David knew he was going to die which was why he agreed to merge Harala and Saieda. Some people believe the fire was the work of an anti-monarchy radicalisation, some Saeidans believe the Haralans were angry with King David for merging the two nations, and therefore took revenge. 

Adeane: And then there are others who have more... disturbing opinions.

King Mohammed: Which are?

Adeane: ...Sir...

King Mohammed: Tell me

Adeane: Some of the people believe that you, sir, caused his death.

King Mohammed: What?

Adeane: There are those who beleve that it was too much of a coincidence that the King, Queen and Crown Prince died immediately after Harala had been officially signed as part of Saeida. This small group of people believe that your friendship with the Late King David was simply strategic. To gain control over Harala and do away with him. 

King Mohammed: The audacity of these people. Is that all?

Adeane: No sir, but those are the most important opinions.

King Mohammed: Although the final opinion angers me the most, I’m more concerned by those that believe he was killed by an anti-monarchy faction.

Adeane: Is there a reason for that, sir?

King Mohammed: For some reason, I’m reminded of the shocking tragedy that occurred about 14 years ago. 

Adeane: With the death of the Prince Consort of Warborough, sir?

King Mohammed: Yes. This is not the first time we’ve heard of such troubling rumours.

Adeane: Well for all our sakes, I hope you’re wrong, sir.

King Mohammed: So do I.

Adeane: God help us all...

King David: Aadi, let me first start by apologising to you, as your father. A lot has been going on for the past few years that I’ve been hiding from you. 

King Mohammed: King David and I have been discussing for years how to solve some issues and as two Crown Princes, we believe it’s best to tell you now.

King David: Unfortunately, Harala’s economy is crashing. It has been for the past few years but now its irredeemable. Our currency’s value is so low that we can’t even afford infrastructure to fix some of the issues we’re having. We can’t afford loans we won’t be able to repay and our needs are too high to receive any grants to cover them.

Prince Ahmed: What does this mean?

King Mohammed: We’ve been discussing the best course of action for years and King David and I have both agreed that the best way to save Haral is to dissolve the border separating it from Saeida.

Prince Ahmed: Wait, are you saying-?

King Mohammed: Harala is going to become a part of Saeida and no longer its own independent nation. That also means the dissolution of the Harala monarchy.