MELODY || Jikook ||

♬ Judgment and consequences ♬

King Jungkook carried the unconscious Jimin into his private chamber, his anger still simmering beneath the surface. He gently laid Jimin on the bed, being careful not to cause any further harm. Jimin's face remained hidden, shielded by his tousled hair, and Jungkook respected his concubine's desire for privacy.

In this moment of vulnerability, Jungkook's rage was twofold - for the injustice done to Jimin and for the darkness that lurked within the walls of his kingdom.

Carefully, he covered Jimin with a soft blanket, leaving him to rest and regain his strength.

King's heart was a tempest of fury as he witnessed the aftermath of the brutal lashes that had marred Jimin's back. The sight of the torn and bloodied robe sent a surge of anger through him. His voice, though controlled, carried the weight of his rage as he barked orders to his guards.

"Guards! Bring a healer immediately!" he commanded, his anger evident in his words. The guards swiftly acknowledged and rushed out to fetch the healer.

Jungkook turned back to Jimin, his heart aching at the sight of the gentle concubine in such a state. He wished he could undo the horrors Jimin had endured. His fists clenched in frustration, torn between the desire to cradle Jimin and the need to bring those responsible to justice.

Jimin's loyal maid, hyuri,her face is hanging low in respect for the king ,her tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Maid!" Jungkook commanded, his voice authoritative, "attend to Jimin. Ensure he receives the care he needs.'
Hyuri nodded, her own determination rising. "Yes, Your Majesty."

Jungkook left the chamber, his steps purposeful as he headed to the court. He was resolute in his mission to bring justice to those who had caused such harm to Jimin. Injustice would not prevail under his reign.

In the court, the accused, including Heejin and the harem master, were assembled, awaiting the judgment that loomed before them. Jungkook took his seat, his gaze cold and unyielding. The court was now in session.

Heejin, despite being cornered by the mounting evidence and the weight of her guilt, made a last futile attempt to deceive the King. With a veneer of false innocence, she stammered, "Your Majesty, I...I did not coerce anyone. This is a misunderstanding. Jimin has always been envious of my position and influence in the harem. He manipulated the situation to tarnish my reputation."

In the face of Heejin's attempt to lie once more, King Jungkook's eyes narrowed, his voice cutting through the tension in the court, "I urge you to reconsider your words. Lying will only worsen your fate."
Heejin, though cornered and exposed, still attempted to twist the truth.

"Your Majesty, I-" she hesitated, torn between maintaining her deceit and facing the wrath of the King.

Seeing her wavering, the fellow concubine, her fear of the consequences overpowering her loyalty to Heejin, spoke up in a trembling voice,
"Your Majesty, she speaks falsely. It was Heejin who planned and coerced me into assisting her in this wicked act."

Jungkook's voice rang out, sharp and demanding, echoing through the vast chamber. "You stand accused of orchestrating a grave injustice against an innocent concubine of this palace. Your actions have caused suffering and pain that will not be tolerated under my rule."

He turned his gaze to Heejin, her facade of innocence crumbling under his scrutiny. "Heejin, the evidence against you is damning. Your malicious intent has been exposed, and your actions have brought misery upon Jimin."

Addressing the harem master, he continued, "And you, as the harem master, failed in your duty to protect and ensure justice within the harem. Your complicity in this act is equally abhorrent."

Jungkook's voice grew colder as he pronounced the sentence. "For your treacherous actions, heejin, you shall be stripped of your position and banished from the palace, never to return."

Heejin, realizing the gravity of her impending fate, fell to her knees, desperately begging for mercy.
"Your Majesty, I beg you! I'll do anything, I'll change, I promise! Please, spare me from banishment. I am deeply remorseful for my actions."

But Jungkook's anger remained unyielding, his face stern and resolute.
"Your pleas for mercy cannot undo the suffering you inflicted. Your actions have marred this palace, and I will not let such cruelty persist within these walls. Justice must be served."

Turning to the harem master, he continued, "As for you, your position is revoked, and you shall be held accountable for your failure to uphold the values of this palace."

The harem master, too, knelt, his head bowed in shame.
"Your Majesty, I failed in my duty. I should have protected the innocent. I am ready to accept my punishment and make amends."

Jungkook's expression didn't change "Your failure must be acknowledged, and you will face the consequences of your inaction. ."

Finally, he addressed the complicit concubine, "You, too, shall face consequences for your involvement. Your actions will not go unpunished."

The fellow concubine trembled, her fear palpable. "Your Majesty, I was misguided, and I deeply regret my involvement. Please, spare me from severe punishment. I will atone for my actions."

The guards were ready to escort them to their respective fates, the weight of the king's judgment heavy upon them.

To be continued...

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