Legend of the Sword's Edge

He sits upon the sacred throne, revered by all. Beneath him lie bones and corpses, while ten thousand souls sink into the abyss. The noble emperor prides himself on being cherished by the gods, slaughtering all who dare defy him. The lowly, meanwhile, have no choice but to rely on the swords in their hands, cutting through every obstacle as they make their way to the ethereal throne of the royal city.