The Path of Power

The Never Ending Quest - Episode 20465

The four roads stretched out ahead of Frederigo D'Honaire, almost inviting him to choose. He knew he had to be careful. He had heard legends of men who had been trapped in the Dreamlands, and had been eternally scarred by what they had found there. Yet he knew that there was no other way out than to leave under this world's terms. However, he also knew that he could not fully trust anything he saw from this moment onward.

The question remained: which of the four paths would he choose? For some time, Fred stood at the crossroads, pondering. Finally, he stepped forward onto the golden path.

"Well, well, well," said a voice behind him. Fred turned around and saw the same gnarled old man who had greeted him earlier. "So you have chosen the path of power. What led you to make this choice?"

"I wish to become a King. This would be the best both for me and for my kingdom. I will rule my subjects fairly and lead their land to glory."

The wizard frowned. "This is not the worst of paths which you may choose, but it is not an easy one. Know that power is a double-edged sword, which could wound you as well if you use it badly. It is all too easy for power to corrupt, and even if it does not you may find yourself unfit to wield it. You could do a great deal of harm to your subjects in seeking to do good. What's more, there will be many enemies all around you, and you shall never know another day of contentment until you die. Nevertheless, it is the path you have chosen, and you may continue on it if you wish." Cackling, the old man seemed to gradually fade away.

Fred turned around as soon as he disappeared. He knew that he could handle whatever challenge kinghsip may present to him. He stepped forward onto the gold road.

As he walked onward, he saw that the mist that permeated this region was fading away. At the same time, the lands were becoming both brighter and more indistinct. Finally, he no longer felt as if he was walking and merely saw the light growing brighter around him. Finally, he opened his eyes.

  1. He found himself lying in a carriage outside a small city, in the armor of a warrior.
  2. He found himself lying on a hill not far from a city of emerald.

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