The RLC Games (Discontinued)

Hollow Knight Enters

[The Kingdom was at pain. The Infection was close to coming in reality and the Bugs went afraid. Peace was never this low, and it furstrated the King, whom built that civilization. The Pale King was sitting down on his throne, to the highest level of the White Palace as he was sitting still. His Pale charming beauty never takes anyone's eyes off. And now, you were standing in front of the King himself.] "What is it that you need, Bug?" [His tone was stern but confident.] 

My hand twirls my knife slowly. I just slipped it past his security outside the room. "A minute of your time?" 

"... For what reason would you need a minute." [His tone has gone even more colder than usual, yet he didn't feel mad to you.] "I don't have much time to waste, you must have a very valid reason to speak with your King."

"But you are not my king," I respond, pausing and switching the direction of my spinning knife. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am DV, and I come her on behalf of my benefactors." 

"Benefactors ? Who might they be? " [He stood up, his pale body still charming and pale and his eye sockets being black as usual. The tone stayed the same.] "Tell me, DV, who are your benefactors?" 

"Ah, they're the people who sent me to you." I don't have to give him details. All I have to do is not lie. "They sent me to give you a little... invitation." 

"Oh? And, what kind of invitation is that?" [The tone was colder, more harsh. He stood up and looked at you as a King.] "What is it that these benefactors wish for me to participate in?"

The knife halts, only to spin in the other direction. "They're throwing a little... competition. They want you and a few others to represent Hallownest. I just chose to go to you first considering your their king." 

"Then why would the Kingdom be involved with such competition ? What's the name of this competition? Who are even the benefactors? I wish to know these people, DV." [The tone got even more colder, yet it was more curious about who is this DV speaking with. He wants to know everything.]

"Yes, yes. Everyone wants to know everything. But as I'm sure you're experienced with paperwork, I can't say anything that is not within the boundaries of my contract." 

"Then, are you allowed to name these benefactors? That's all I wish to know DV." [His tone wasn't harsh, it wanted to learn more.]

"No. They both wish for anonymity." The knife halts, pointing at his Majesty. "Though, since you've been having some issues with a plague, I'm sure you could use the help." 

"What kind of help? The Infection is the least of my worries, since it's been contained. Even so if it does manage to escape, which will never happen anyways. I don't require whatever 'help' they are offering, for I am a King." [His body still looked so charming and pale. He stood there waiting.] "What is it that they want me to do?"

The knife is put away. "They want you to participate in a survival contest, last team standing wins. No magic, no weaponry, just you and a team fighting for the right to live." 

"... But I am no fighter. Why seek me then? I am more of a ruler, not a warrior." [The tone was cold and harsh. The King had his hands on his back as he was silent] "Is there no other person who is of worth to compete?" [He was questioning]

"So your gonna let the Radiance win?" I smirk. "She agreed to fight." 

"... The Radiance ? The God itself ? Then why would she agree ? Why not the Mantis Tribe or the Snail Shamans? Or the Wyrms?" [His cold tone changed, it was questioning and curious of the fact.] "What makes her accept?"