Start with the Puppet Emperor

This is the story of an emperor who practiced heresy, joined a cult, and became a leader... "What? You ask me why His Majesty's imperial ghost exudes divine light? This ghost knows it. Who am I asking?!" "What? Did you hear that His Majesty can eat people? Nonsense, it's impossible! The most he can do is suck you dry!" "What? You said His Majesty is about to die? That's right. Didn't you see that he was sick? He just breathed a sigh of relief!" "Okay, shut up. You talk a lot. His Majesty can't wait to suck you..."