Crooked Kingdom Quotes Novels & Stories

King Richard Orlando Lie started to laugh peculiarly cynically and queerly sarcastically. “Instead of conquering and ruling over the other lands as well as countries, it seems that it’s him himself who’s been conquered and ruled over by his own greed, by his own evil attachment, as well as malevolent perseverance.” Hades was seen smiling sadly and tauntingly at King Richard Orlando Lie.

King: Look who’s being sassy at too-damn-early o’clock. King: Being around the man with the shadow is rubbing off on you, Martian Me: You sound like someone dragged you out of bed and refused you coffee, Kingdom. King: The fuck is Kingdom?! Me: The fuck is Martian?! Me: See, you made me swear so early in the morning. You’re a bad influence.

“But this… this is a kingdom built on rot. A house of cards, ready to topple.” I met his gaze, steady and unwavering. “And now I hold the crown,” I said softly, voice trembling with a mixture of defiance and resolve. He crushed his cigarette underfoot with deliberate care, the ash scattering across the floor like embers dying in the cold. “Careful, princess. That crown cuts deeper than it shines. Power’s a poison—one you can’t afford to drink too deeply.”

He killed people for the most trivial reasons and even destroyed families. It was a mystery that he and Nero had lasted as long as they had. Especially Nero. Every single time I saw him, I was reminded of how he had destroyed my family when I was too young to comprehend what had happened. If Samson and I hadn’t found each other, I wouldn't know where I would be. The DeLuca brothers destroyed everything and everyone in their path, and they smiled while doing it. Karma wasn’t real if those three were still billionaires and everyone kissed their feet.

And the Final Witness spoke one sentence that froze my soul: “Balance Queen… prove your existence deserves a future.” The ground beneath the entire kingdom began dissolving into light.

His breath mingled with mine, his fingers tracing circles on my back, grounding me in a way no crown or title ever could. “Forgive us,” a deep voice boomed over the noise of the courtyard. “But the kingdom demands your attention, my King and Queen.” Nicklaus and I turned simultaneously. The elders were standing before us, chief Elder Kruger’s expression was unreadable, but there was unmistakable pride in his eyes. I blinked, still caught off guard. "I'm sorry, w... wh... what did you just call us?" I stuttered. He smiled faintly. “Your bravery, Eva, has not only exposed deceit and treachery but also brought hope that our kingdom will be in absolute safe hands,"

“You are a very cruel king who likes to play upon the intelligence of others simply for your selfish desires! You are wicked! And I do not regret to say that the time I spent waiting to see you has been the biggest waste of my life. Youre no king! He spat. Youre just a selfish arrogant bastard “Enough you fool!” Krone then yanked out his sword, pointing it at Rabbi. One more word from you and I will cut off your tongue. This is why we do not allow peasants in here, perhaps you were not schooled properly on how to talk to those of a much higher status than you, you will learn it here in this court, Ill make sure you do.

Salina asked, her fingers brushing the picture. “Let me tell you a story,” Liam began, taking a deep breath. Salina and David listened with growing curiosity as Liam started his tale. “There was once a kingdom ruled by a kind Queen and King. They had identical twins and a little princess. The King decided to expand his weapon business, and the Queen supported him. They partnered with a businessman who initially gave excellent service and was even invited to family dinners.” “One day, the businessman invited the King to celebrate a big order with drinks. He took advantage of the King’s drunken state and tricked him into signing an important document. Within a week, the Queen and King were fou

"Your dedication to our kingdom and your astute judgment make you the ideal candidate for this task. I trust your instincts." A small smile graced my lips, a combination of gratitude and determination. I nodded earnestly, accepting the responsibility bestowed upon me. "I will not disappoint you, Your Majesty. The kingdom's unity and security are of utmost importance to me. I will exhaust every resource available to me in order to fulfill this task." The King's expression softened, his weariness momentarily replaced by a glimmer of hope. "I believe in you, Scarlett. Remember, the truth may not always be pleasant, but it is essential. We must protect our kingdom at all costs."

Not a question. “Marcus told me that the kingdom was rotting from moral corruption,” Aldric corrected. “He told me that a king who lay with men was a king who had lost God’s favor. He showed me sermons I’d given years ago sermons about the abomination of unnatural relations and he asked me if I meant them. And I said yes. Because I was afraid. Because I’d spent my entire life trying to atone for a sin I committed in my youth, and I saw in you the reflection of my own damnation.”