Synopsis

He considered the matter, the weight of it settling upon him like a stone. The course he envisioned – sending the man with the iron mask to the colonies – was fraught with peril, yet necessary. Louis recognized this truth, even as a shadow of doubt lingered. Across the city, unrest simmered. Revolts flared in the Parisian streets, testing the limits of royal authority. Fabien’s loyalty was strained by the escalating violence, his allegiance questioned in the face of the King's harsh response.