The Gibo Saga: A Machiavellian Novel
Gibo is caught in a movie plot with themes as old as time.
The Queen gives an unexpected heroic role of General to young idealistic Knight, Sir G, and promises her army as support. She sends the knight out to the hinterlands to fight her biggest battle and filled with idealism ( that justifies betraying his uncles kingdom) Sir G leads the charge against what he thinks is the enemy.
Unbeknownst to the knight, the Queen has made other plans and has forged an alliance with her most vocal enemy.
In the meantime back at the castle her King is ill and unable to support the Queen with his alliances. In a desperate attempt to retain the loyalty of the Kings allies, the Queen bestows favor to them despite the disapproval of some of her closest advisors. Political debts are paid and advances on future favors are sealed. They will support the Queen even if their ally the King has passed on.
Back on the battle field, the brave Knight fights for every inch of ground, spurred forward by the Queens confidence and emboldened by the support of his Queens resources. With eyes fixed on victory, Sir G presses on.
The goal is far but is in sight.
The final push is now.
The battle royale is about to begin.
Then inexplicably, some of his lieutenants disperse and beat a hasty retreat, but not in the direction of the Queens fortress, but to the fortress of the enemy himself. Cowards he mutters. All when we are so close to our goal.
Shaking off these defections, Sir G send his messengers out to the queen with a message, “ we are approaching the stronghold. Enemy defenses strong. Send men and weapons. We will fight to the death. Long live the Queen.” The messenger takes the message and runs to the Queens palace. Sir G waits for the support to come. He waits. And waits. And waits.
His army is falling apart around him. His lieutenants are following a sirens call to his opponents lair. Help is not in sight.
With a sigh Sir G realizes too late that the Queen has ordered the army to fall back right at the moment when he has crossed the rubicon. The timing is perfect. There is no turning back. The enemy army closing in. Sir G is left with only his most loyal cohorts to fight a losing battle. There is fire in his eyes.
Hell hath no fury as a loyal knight betrayed.
The Queen quietly looks around her. Her king lies in his bed. Her true champion sits at her side. Victory will be sweet.
Will the knight avenge his betrayal and humiliation? Or will he lick his wounds and take his 30 coins of silver for his pains?
Will the Queens political consort win the day and plot to dethrone her?
Will the Queen continue her reign?
Abangan.
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