A ticklish coronation
By @Mr Giggle
Princess Ren, gentle yet burdened by an empire's legacy, stands on the precipice of destiny. Her coronation ritual demands a flawless recitation of the Sacred Oath, a feat made impossible by the insidious Grand Vizier. As the ancient words form on her lips, a feather, then fingers, begin to mercilessly tickle her sole from beneath the altar. Failure means not just losing the crown, but plunging the Quexal Empire into chaos under the Vizier's tyrannical grip. Ren must not only endure this unbearable torture but also outwit a conspirator hidden in plain sight, all while maintaining the serene composure of a future empress. The empire's fate hangs on her silent, excruciating battle against laughter and despair.
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