Taehyung's eyes welled up with tears as he took a step back, his voice shaking. "Mother, please... reconsider. Don't do this."

Jeongyeon's expression remained cold, unyielding. "You're too weak, Taehyung. You'll ruin our kingdom with your compassion and empathy. I won't let that happen."

Jin stepped forward, his voice firm. "Jeongyeon, you're not thinking clearly. Your ambition is clouding your judgment."

Jeongyeon's eyes flashed with anger. "How dare you, Jin! You're just a loyal dog, following Taehyung blindly. You don't know what's best for this kingdom."

Min-soo's face twisted in disgust. "You're not fit to be queen, Jeongyeon. You're willing to sacrifice your own son for power."

Jeongyeon's smile was cruel. "I'm willing to do whatever it takes, Min-soo. And if you stand in my way... you'll suffer the same fate as Taehyung."

The standoff continued, the tension between the four thick and heavy. Haneoul's smirk grew wider, enjoying the chaos he had unleashed.

Suddenly, a noise echoed from outside the room, footsteps approaching. Jeongyeon's eyes flickered, a hint of uncertainty in her expression.

"Guards!" she called out, her voice firm. "Take Taehyung, Jin, and Min-soo into custody. They're traitors to the kingdom."

The guards entered, surrounding the three, their swords drawn. Taehyung's eyes met Jeongyeon's, filled with sadness and betrayal.

"Mother, please... don't do this."

Jeongyeon's expression turned cold once more. "It's too late for that, Taehyung. You should have stayed out of this."

The sound of clashing steel echoed through the room, the four combatants exchanging blows in a deadly dance. Taehyung's heart heavy with sorrow, he fought his mother with a mix of anger and sadness. Jeongyeon's eyes blazed with fury, her sword slicing through the air with precision.

Jin and Min-soo fought in perfect sync, their movements a testament to their training and trust in each other. Haneoul snarled, his attacks wild and vicious, but the two held their ground.

As the battle raged on, the room began to deteriorate, furniture shattering and tapestries tearing. The outcome still hung in the balance, neither side giving an inch.

In a sudden move, Jeongyeon knocked Taehyung's sword aside, her blade pressing against his throat. "You should have stayed out of this, Taehyung," she hissed.

Taehyung's eyes locked onto hers, a fierce determination burning within. "I won't let you destroy our kingdom, Mother. I won't let you win."

With a surge of adrenaline, Taehyung pushed back, his sword clashing with Jeongyeon's in a shower of sparks. The two combatants stumbled back, their chests heaving with exhaustion.

The standoff continued, the four fighters panting, their eyes fixed on each other with a mix of anger, fear, and determination. The fate of the kingdom still hung in the balance, as the battle for power and loyalty raged on.

The duel between Taehyung and Jeongyeon raged on, their swords flashing in the dim light of the warehouse. Jin and Min-soo fought off Haneoul and the rogue soldiers, trying to reach the king's side.

But Jeongyeon was a formidable opponent, her skills honed from years of training. Taehyung stumbled back, his breathing ragged, as Jeongyeon pressed her advantage.

Just as she raised her sword for the final blow, Jin intervened, striking Jeongyeon's blade aside. "Not while I still breathe, Your Majesty," he snarled.

Jeongyeon's eyes narrowed. "Foolish Jin. You'll pay for your loyalty."

With a swift kick, she sent Jin crashing to the ground. Min-soo rushed to his side, helping him up as they faced off against Jeongyeon and Haneoul.

Taehyung took advantage of the distraction to strike back, his sword slicing through Jeongyeon's defenses. The queen stumbled back, her eyes widening in shock.

"No... it can't be," she whispered, her sword falling from her grasp.

Taehyung stood over her, his chest heaving. "It's over, Mother. Your treachery ends now."

But just as he raised his sword for the final blow, a voice rang out from the shadows. "Wait, Taehyung!"

A figure emerged from the darkness, a figure who made Taehyung's heart skip a beat...