My Rival, My Love

Chapter XXIX: The Crown Cracks: Everyone Marches Towards The Climax

"This is CNN Breaking News. South Korea's Prince Jooheon, the 2nd in line to the throne has just woken up from his coma. Let's hear more from our CNN correspondent, ___________, who's live from Seoul right now. This is obviously a big and good news for South Korea considering the numerous problems it is facing right now. How are things there?"

"That's right ________ and it certainly is a good news for the people here. We're currently in front of Seoul's Red Cross Hospital where Prince Jooheon had been confined for almost a month now and as you can all see, a street party is currently happening. It is just one of numerous street parties that has broken out not only in the capital but across the nation as well. At exactly 10:30PM, Seoul time, Deoksugung Palace held a press conference and Kim Hyungsoo, the Royal Chamberlain read this announcement: 'It is with great joy and pleasure that we announce to you all that earlier at exactly 9:45PM, His Royal Highness, Prince Jooheon woke up from his weeks-long coma. Their Majesties, the King and Queen, had been quickly informed about this and they wish to express their thanks to all the people who prayed for this wonderful occasion. His Highness is in good condition and has also responded well to all the subsequent tests by his doctors. He is also being updated to all the events that had happened since then. We will keep you posted on all developments that will follow soon after. Thank you.' Now, I must also point out, _________, that while reading this statement, Mr. Hyungsoo was all smiles which indicates how much of a blessing and relief this event was for the monarchy."

"Yes I can understand why almost everyone there, especially the royal family is very happy over this considering the circumstances that made the Prince go into a coma. Now, do you hear anyone reacting or talking about this because, to remind our viewers, the Prince went into a coma after his head hit the railings of a staircase at Seoul Royal University and that, according to the government, it was Chae Hyungwon, the rival claimant to the throne, who pushed His Highness down the stairs after the news came out that he and Crown Princess (Your Name) were actually dating back then and this was the cause for Hyungwon's exile to France. But, the opposition claims otherwise; that Hyungwon tried to hold onto the Prince to prevent him from falling down the staircase. Is there anyone reacting to the Prince's awakening with this on mind?"

"That was all true, _______ and yes, there are people who are starting to react with that on mind. A few minutes after the press conference by the Palace, the opposition released this statement saying "We are overjoyed by His Royal Highness waking up from his coma. We wish him a good recovery as well as understanding and cooperation with us in finally revealing the truth of what truly happened weeks ago." Some people have criticized the opposition's statement but some were supportive about it. We must remember that, as you recounted earlier, the government and the opposition both gave conflicting stories over the cause of the Prince's coma. The rival claimant to the throne, Chae Hyungwon was exiled to France as a result of the government's position. This has caused a polarization or a huge division not only in the political arena here in this country, but it also divided the people too. This division was enhanced more after the National Assembly elections where the opposition party, who lost by some few votes to the ruling party, then became the largest party in the assembly after some members from the ruling party publicly defected. The elections were done under so many problems but the foremost was about the royal family versus the Chaes, their rivals to the throne. It is a classic yet modern story of Romeo and Juliet and that was why the opposition party had so much votes during the elections even though they lost. It was fortunate for their case that the public defections happened soon after though, ________."

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