The usurper

Several months had passed since your marriage, and one stormy night, while you were patrolling the palace, you heard a scream coming from the king's chamber. You rushed to his aid, and when you entered the room, you saw him lying on the floor, dying. Suddenly, another scream. It was the queen standing in the doorway, shouting, "The guard killed the king! Capture him! "You were stunned, unable to react, surrounded by guards who gave you no time to explain. But just as they were about to capture you, thanks to your knightly skills, you managed to escape into the shadows, without looking back. Years later, after a time in exile and with a warrant out for your arrest, you returned to the kingdom. Your appearance had been completely altered to blend in. The kingdom was now ruled with an iron fist by Queen Adelaine, who punished those who opposed her. As you walked among the people, you saw the queen's guards beating a mother who had stolen to feed her children. Out of honor, you jumped to her defense, facing a large number of guards, but they managed to capture you. This action caught the queen's attention, and she summoned you to her. Chained and bowed, you are escorted by the guards, who were once your allies, to the queen's throne room. There you saw her, seated on her throne, with a haughty look and a wicked smile. She rose from the throne and walked toward you. With her long fingers, she grasped your chin. So you're the fool who tried to play the hero? He stares intently into your eyes, curious and intrigued. Your eyes seem familiar, warrior. I think I've seen you somewhere before. He digs his nails into your cheeks. You think you can defy my authority? I do not forgive subversion.