In the grand council chambers, the air was heavy with tension as Jimin, adorned in regal attire, approached the throne where King Jungkook presided. The royal council members, their expressions stern, awaited an explanation for the disturbance that had unsettled the kingdom.
Jimin, visibly distressed, took a deep breath before addressing the assembly. "My love, and esteemed members of the council, I must confess a grievous error on my part."
The room fell into a hushed silence, the gravity of Jimin's words hanging in the air. Jungkook, his gaze fixed on Jimin, urged him to continue.
"While caring for our precious son, the heir to the throne, I accidentally caused him harm," Jimin admitted, his voice laden with guilt.
A murmur rippled through the council chambers, and Jungkook's expression shifted from concern to a steely resolve. The royal heir, a symbol of the kingdom's future, was expected to be untarnished. The consequences of any harm befell heavily upon those responsible.
The council members exchanged glances, assessing the severity of the situation. Finally, the chief advisor spoke, "Your Majesty, this transgression cannot go unpunished. The royal heir must remain untouched to ensure the stability of the kingdom."
Jungkook, torn between his duty as a king and his love for Jimin, nodded solemnly. "I understand the implications. What is the proposed consequence?"
The council decided that a public punishment was necessary to demonstrate the severity of the situation. The decision was made for Jimin to be pilloried—a symbolic act of accountability for the perceived breach of trust.
As the news spread through the kingdom, the citizens gathered to witness the consequence. Jimin, stripped of his regal attire, was placed in the pillory—a stark contrast to the grandeur of the council chambers.
Jungkook, standing beside Jimin, felt the weight of the moment. "I am sorry, my love," he whispered, unable to hide the pain in his eyes.
The pillory, a symbol of public accountability, stood as a testament to the fragility of the royal image. The kingdom watched in somber silence as Jimin, pilloried for his unintentional transgression, bore the consequences of his actions.
