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Chapter 23

Five years had passed since Jackson's death.

Most of the rebels have been wiped out but there were still some small groups that were rebelling.

They weren't really troublesome though because Kang Zhen could handle them.

Easy Peasy Lemon Sleazy.

{A/N: No one uses that anymore, do they? Haha}

"And let us coronate our nation's new king, King Karry."

There was a loud applause as the 20 year old Karry came out onto the balcony of the palace.

Everyone from across the country had come to celebrate his coronation.

No one knew of the real truth. No one knew of Prince Jackson.

They all thought Karry was the long lost Prince- and Kang Zhen wasn't planning on telling them anytime soon.

"Thank you, Alex." Karry smiled politely at Alex.

He bowed slightly as he nervously took the microphone from Alex. He was still trying to get used to the kingly life.

It was way too luxurious.

Karry stood out at the balcony, and looked down at everyone. And Jackson flashed through his mind.

The little boy that had always stuck around with him, following him around. The little boy who was one of the stars in his life.

That little boy was now gone.

And he's never coming back.

Holding back his tears, Karry smiled his charismatic smile, and boomed into the microphone.

"After years of getting lost, I was finally found again."

"After years of getting lost, Jackson was found. Only to disappear once again." Karry thought bitterly while he spoke.

"I am thankful to everyone who have gathered here today to watch my coronation."

"...My coronation which was supposed to be Jackson's. Why did he choose me...?"

"I myself am a human too; so I may make many mistakes in the coming future. But I hope you will all work with me, to make this nation a better nation."

"Stop thinking so much, Karry. Jackson wanted you to have his spot."

Karry tightened his fists. There was a letter in his fists; the letter that Jackson wrote to him, five years ago, on his death bed.

To: Karry gege.
Hi, gege. I'm so sorry for not being able to stay...alive. I have a request to ask of you. Please don't say no.

After I die, the nation will need a king. And I was hoping you'd stand in for me. Pretty pretty pretty pleaseeee? :)

Also, Karry ge, I hope you won't cry too much after reading this. I know you're always pretending to be tough, but you know I can see past your demeanor right? :P

Anyway, thank you for always being there for me; for protecting me.

Goodbye, gege.

Karry didn't shed a tear at all when he visited Jackson. But he clearly remember crying at home that night. All alone in his room, missing Jackson terribly.

The crowd clapped enthusiastically and Karry's speech soon ended. A ball was held later that night.
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"Kang Wen!"