As the sun rose over the capital city of the Empire, the citizens woke up to a chaotic scene. Rumors had spread throughout the night that the throne was in peril without an emperor to lead them. The streets were filled with people, many of them shouting and demanding that the throne provide them with a ruler.
"We need an emperor!" one man yelled, his voice echoing through the streets. "The throne is weak without one!"
"We need someone to lead us!" another cried. "The Empire cannot survive without a strong ruler!"
The guards at the entrance of the palace were struggling to keep the crowds at bay. The commotion was growing louder and more intense by the minute.
"What's going on here?" Crown Prince Magnus demanded as he approached the entrance, his guards following closely behind.
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