The Invincible Son-in-Law

Three years ago, I was invincible in this world, standing at its summit and surveying all creation, unmatched by anyone. Yet I could not overcome the world's cruelty, its schemes and intrigues, its deceit and treachery.

Three years later, I let go of my glory, sealed away my powers, and retired to live carefree as a live-in son-in-law.

But the trees wished for stillness, while the wind would not cease. As darkness closed in, a king of his generation drew his sword and returned.