After marrying Selena Nightshade, King Henry V slowly began to change. At first, the people and the nobles did not notice the transformation, but over time, Selena’s dark powers began to take hold of his soul and mind. Henry, once known as a kind, just, and authoritative king, became a shadow of his former self—a man ruled by darkness and thirst for power.

Inside the palace, the atmosphere shifted significantly. The servants, who once happily served the king, now felt fear just approaching him. The noble council, who previously discussed matters with respect and openness, now whispered behind closed doors, fearful of their king’s sudden outbursts of anger.

Selena, with her dark magic and charm, subtly yet lethally planted her influence in Henry’s mind. While she did not directly control him, her dark powers made Henry more susceptible to ambition and lust for power—two things he had previously kept in check with wisdom.

At first, the changes seemed small. Henry began ignoring the advice of his counselors, often making decisions without consultation. These decisions were increasingly irrational, full of pride, as if Henry believed himself incapable of making mistakes.

“Why should I listen to my nobles?” he said one day in a council meeting. “I am the king! I determine the direction of this kingdom, not them!”

The nobles were shocked. The Henry they knew had always been fair and considered every opinion before making a decision. But this time, he appeared arrogant, as if only his opinion mattered.

Selena, sitting beside him during these important meetings, never spoke directly, but whenever Henry began to argue or grow angry, she would gaze deeply into his eyes, reinforcing her magical hold over him. Whenever Henry felt doubt, Selena was there, filling his mind with ever-growing ambition and ego.

Soon after, Henry’s attitude toward his people changed as well. He, who used to leave the palace often to speak with farmers and merchants, was now rarely seen in public. When he did appear, his face was full of excessive pride, and he often refused to speak with those he deemed beneath him.

The royal soldiers, who had once been fiercely loyal to Henry because of his strong leadership in battle, now felt confused and fearful. Henry began issuing unreasonable orders, such as increasing military taxes and demanding harsher training without clear reasons. When one of the commanders questioned these directives, Henry quickly flew into a rage.

“How dare you question the king’s orders?” Henry shouted, his face flushed with anger. “I could have your head if I wished!”

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The soldiers, witnessing this, began trembling in fear. The just and strong Henry had now become a figure of unpredictable wrath. They no longer felt safe, and whispers of the king having "lost his mind" spread among the ranks.

Over time, the kingdom’s high officials began to feel the impact of Henry’s change. Henry, who used to listen wisely to his advisors and nobles, now ruled more autocratically. Anyone who dared to oppose his views was either intimidated or banished from the palace.

In one important meeting, a senior noble, Lord William, dared to challenge Henry’s decision about dividing territorial control. “Your Majesty, I believe this policy needs to be reconsidered. This region is crucial to the kingdom’s defense, and we must maintain a balance of power.”

But instead of hearing this counsel, Henry erupted in anger. “You dare question the king’s decision?! I am the ruler of England, not you! I will decide the fate of this kingdom!”

Lord William, once respected by Henry, now stood before the king with a pale face. “Your Majesty, I only offer advice for the kingdom’s well-being…”

Henry waved him off arrogantly. “I don’t need your opinion. You are nothing but a servant beneath my throne!”

Tension filled the room, and the other nobles remained silent, none daring to challenge Henry. They knew the king’s anger could now have deadly consequences. Fear began to grip the entire court, and whispers about Selena’s influence started to spread.

Behind all these changes, Selena tightened her grip. She was not only manipulating Henry emotionally but also magically. With her powers, Selena began creating illusions that fueled Henry’s ambition, making him feel invincible. Every night, Henry would dream of greater power—not just ruling England but the entirety of Europe.

“Henry, my love,” Selena whispered into the king’s ear as they sat together in their private chambers. “You are destined to be the greatest ruler in history. The world will bow at your feet. But to achieve that, you must not show weakness. You must rule with an iron fist.”

Henry, his mind clouded by Selena’s magic, fully believed her sweet words.

“I am the greatest king,” he murmured. “I will conquer the world, and nothing will stand in my way.”

Selena smiled in the darkness, knowing that her plan was working perfectly. With Henry under her control, the path to dominating the kingdom—and perhaps more—was now open to her.

However, amid this chaos, Lord Geoffrey Lancaster, who was training Prince Edward in exile, heard news of the drastic changes happening at court. He realized that Selena’s power was growing stronger, and Henry was no longer the king he once knew. Geoffrey knew that time was running short—Edward had to be prepared soon to face the dark force that had taken hold of his father.

Meanwhile, in exile, Queen Margaret became more aware that Henry had been lost under Selena’s influence. In her heart, she began to plan something bigger—something that could restore the kingdom to its rightful heir, Prince Edward, and save Henry from Selena’s dark magic.

Yet, they all knew that fighting Selena and her influence would not be an easy task. A great battle lay ahead, and the forces of magic would play a far greater role than anyone had ever imagined.

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