I’m the Emperor, What Do I Have to Fear?

When the music starts, the players take the stage. There's no need to fear a madman, nor a tyrant. What you really have to fear is a madman who becomes a tyrant.

Of course, madmen won't admit they're mad, and tyrants won't admit they're tyrants.

P.S. I wrote this conservatively already, in case you couldn't handle it.

I'm just testing the waters, and might run off at any moment. Hang in there a little longer.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.