An Oath

"I swear...

Obedience to the King. I will protect him, follow his every order, and, even in death, my spirit will do as he wishes.

"I swear...

On my grave, and on the grave of all my fathers.

"I swear...

To be the King's puppet, a servant, whether I desire it or not.

"I swear...

What do I swear? A puppet cannot swear an oath..

"I swear...

To die.

I never promised you my service when I was undead? Did I?

"I swear...

To destroy....

"I swear...

I'm so sorry...