Cosmic Catastrophe: A King’s Final Quest
In the bustling city of Dunedin, a somber mood hangs in the air as the year draws to a close. King Luxon, tired of the endless squabbling of his Triumvirate, seeks solace in the stars. As he ascends to the top floor of his Palace to consult with his Astronomer Royal, little does he know that a cosmic catastrophe looms on the horizon.
The Royal Telescope, a marvel of technology, scans the skies as King Luxon gazes up in awe from the shadows of his earthly realm. His curiosity piqued, he inquires about a beautiful constellation, only to be met with a chilling revelation. The Fiscal Recovery Nebula, a beacon of hope, is slowly fading away at the speed of light, hinting at impending doom.
As the King peers further into the unknown, his gaze falls upon a menacing black hole, the Vortex of Electoral Doom, set to engulf their solar system by December 2026. Shocked and unsettled, King Luxon watches as a flaming ball hurtles towards them, signaling the Fourth Quarter GDP Extinction Event, hurtling at unimaginable speed towards their world.
In a moment of panic, King Luxon demands action, only to be met with a sense of resignation. The Astronomer Royal, a figure of calm amidst the chaos, reveals that the Observatory’s funding has been cut, leaving them powerless in the face of impending disaster. As the King grapples with the harsh reality, a sense of helplessness washes over him.
Amidst the turmoil, a lone voice rises above the chaos. Victor Billot, a Dunedin writer, captures the essence of this cosmic drama with poetic precision. Through his satirical Odes in Newsroom, he sheds light on the absurdity of the situation, offering a moment of respite in the face of uncertainty.
As we reflect on King Luxon’s final quest and the impending cosmic catastrophe, let us remember the power of unity and resilience in the face of adversity. In a world fraught with challenges, it is our shared humanity that will guide us through the darkest of times.