After dealing with a questionable ant, you made it to the castle where the Ice Dagger was being held by the Cruel King, you made it to his Icy throne room to see him sitting there.

“So this is the person I’ve heard about. Breaking in, dismantling my guards…”

He pauses for a moment, looking down at you for a second before resuming.

“I’ve been… ‘tainted’ with a tormenting voice. In a few years, my kingdom will cease to exist. And I will not let that happen… No matter what it takes.”