The lonely beast

- How sad to be so important that you can't even reveal your name anymore. What unspeakable misery it is to be you, and how ironic, trapped in your own greatness and infinite power. It is without question a pain I will never understand.

- I hope for you, young Golosian.

- This place must have changed its name, no longer to be called the King's Ruins, but the City of Solitude.

He smiled.

- Why?

- Because you are alone. You're here, lying on this slab, on top of this ancient castle, contemplating a distant place filled with people who know nothing about you. As for me, I am so well surrounded, and cherished, knowing every day the presence of my loved ones and so much joy, having the certainty of their affection, and receiving ceaseless proofs of love, so, I could never imagine your loneliness, nor the existences that govern yours.

- You are probably right, Mira.

Mira frowned, stunned.

- How do you know my name, Your Majesty?