MELODY || Jikook ||

♬ kings wrath ♬

In the royal chamber, the discussion among Jungkook, Advisor Min, and the court members proceeded as usual, focusing on matters of the kingdom. Once the meeting concluded, the members dispersed, leaving Advisor Min alone with the king.
Is there anything else, Min? Any other news or concerns?"

Advisor Min hesitated, contemplating whether to share what he had remembered.Advisor Min: Well, there's a matter related to the harem, but as you've mentioned before, it's not your concern.He recalled Jungkook's words about the harem not being a priority for the king. However, there was a lingering sense of responsibility, a duty to inform the king of events within his realm.Jungkook: I appreciate your understanding. If it's not a pressing issue, then it can wait.Advisor Min nodded, deciding to respect the king's wishes.Advisor Min: Of course, Your Majesty. If you need me for anything else, I'll be at your service.

As Advisor Min turned to leave, Jungkook's thoughts suddenly shifted to Jimin's presence in the harem. He felt a pang of concern for the concubine who had caught his attention during the banquet.
"Wait, advisor min Tell me, do you have any news regarding the harem?"

Advisor Min, taken aback by the king's sudden interest in a matter he had previously dismissed, hesitated before responding "Your Majesty, it concerns two concubines in the harem. They were involved in a distressing altercation. One of them accused the other of theft, and now the accused is facing a severe punishment of 50 lashes."

The King listened attentively, his brow furrowed in concentration. When Min had completed the narrative, he sought further details.

"What are the names of the concubines involved in this?"
mindful of the gravity of the situation, hesitated briefly before revealing their names.

"The concubines involved are Heejin and Jimin"
Upon hearing the names, an unexpected tempest of fury ignited within the King. His normally composed demeanor shattered, replaced by a fiery rage that threatened to consume all reason.

"What is the punishment that Jimin is to endure for this accusation?"
Advisor min understanding the gravity of the situation, responded with a heavy heart
"Your Majesty, Jimin is sentenced to 50 lashes."
The King's anger, barely contained before, now surged like a raging inferno. He felt the weight of injustice pressing down upon him, fueling a wrath that demanded action.

"50 lashes... unjust and merciless."
The King's voice reverberated through the chamber, filled with a potent mix of rage and disbelief. Jimin, the gentle soul whose melodies had once graced the royal court, was now facing an inhumane punishment.

Driven by an overpowering sense of righteous anger, King Jungkook wasted no time. The revelation of Jimin's impending punishment had ignited a furious determination within him. Without waiting for further counsel or delay, he strode purposefully towards the harem.

In the heart of the harem, the tension was palpable as Jimin stood at the center, encircled by Heejin, the harem master, Hyuri, and the rest of the concubines. Their eyes were fixed on him, each bearing a different emotion-anticipation, uncertainty, malice, and worry.

Heejin, wearing a facade of innocence, plotted behind a veil of cunning deceit. She was the architect of this sinister plan, reveling in the drama she had orchestrated.The harem master, torn between his duty and the unsettling circumstances, stood ready to execute the punishment that had been unjustly decreed. Hyuri, Jimin's loyal maid, stood by his side, her heart heavy with the injustice her master was about to face. She knew she had to stand strong, for Jimin needed her support now more than ever.

The other concubines, some skeptical and others seemingly swayed by Heejin's tale, observed with varying degrees of belief in Jimin's innocence. Amidst this suffocating atmosphere, Jimin remained composed, his eyes reflecting a mix of determination and vulnerability. He was about to endure an ordeal that could break even the strongest of spirits.