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Chapter 2 - The beginning of an era

The story you've shared is rich with themes of struggle, revolution, and leadership. Below is an English translation of the narrative:

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When Hymen was migrating, he tried to escape. He heard the men who had killed his family walking nearby, so he ran quickly, and they were unable to catch him. Hymen fled swiftly and eventually arrived at a new city called "Babel Frankso," which was also an empire under the rule of a leader named Nemsen. Nemsen was an imperial leader who loved the poor, and his people adored him for his generosity and care for the needy. When Hymen, a migrant child, entered the city, the deputy leader, Nim Hai, heard about his arrival and went to see him. He brought Hymen to the king, who listened to his story. Hymen was welcomed by the armies, high-ranking commanders, and even the princes. They invited him to sit with them and share his tale. Upon hearing his story, the king decided to provide him with a place to live, eat, and drink. He also decreed that when Hymen turned 16, he would become a commander of the imperial forces and an assistant to the deputy leader. Hymen's request to the king was for revenge against the occupying forces.

Many years later, when Hymen turned 16, the king passed away, and his son, Kyun, was crowned as the new king. Kyun agreed with the Santor Empire to hand over Hymen, saying, "Peace between us is our duty, and handing over a rat in our country is worthless." The new leader of the Santor Empire, Speeko, who succeeded his father, agreed, warning, "If he is not handed over, there will be fire between us." The agreement was to be carried out at night. When the citizens heard the news, they protested, chanting, "Do not hand over someone who does not surrender to us. Either you leave or erase us. We stand with Hymen; he is our son." They repeated this fervently until the armies killed many of the protesters. A poet named Slay Jaymen wrote, "They kidnapped you, my country, you were my luck, and now my fate is sealed." He was killed after writing these words.

Hymen then called for a revolution to overthrow the regime. Crowds gathered to confront the injustice and fight for their rights, declaring, "Rise up or die, for there is no life for us otherwise." Hymen continued to fight and struggle against the state, migrating to distant regions. Every year, they would return and stage a revolution, but they kept losing, and the oppression grew increasingly severe. Finally, when Hymen was 20 years old, he led a large uprising and succeeded in toppling the regime. The war ended, and Hymen became the leader. He established a memorial for the souls of those who had been killed. A poet emerged, proclaiming, "The kidnapping has ended, and you are no longer with us. I wished to see you so I would not faint, but your grave remains in our hearts forever."

The empire returned to goodness, and the world was at peace. Hymen ordered that all people in the empire be made wealthy and that food be provided for free. He also severed ties with the Santor Empire and initiated new events during his reign. Hymen was named "The Completer Emperor," and his legacy was one of justice and prosperity.

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This translation captures the essence of the story, including the themes of migration, revolution, leadership, and the eventual triumph of justice. Let me know if you'd like further refinements!

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