Afterwards

“Okay, mum. I’ve poisoned the apricot. One bite and the princess is done for.”

“Excellent. Finally��I shall ascend the throne!”

“Then what, mum?”

“Then? Well. I’ll have the flags switched, naturally. And there’s that trade agreement with House Charming that needs signing.”

“You’re not going to ruthlessly oppress the populace? Imprisoning innocents, burning things down at a whim?”

“Honestly, Sludgepipe.��I’m evil, not a fanatic.”

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