Melos

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Melos is a naive young shepherd who possesses a strong sense of fairness. He lives in a land ruled by Dionys, a tyrannical king who, driven by his distrust of others, has killed many people, including members of his own family. One day, upon hearing of the King's actions, Melos becomes furious. He resolves to assassinate the King and sneaks into the castle armed with a knife, but he is caught and arrested. Melos begs the King to delay his execution and grant him three days to attend his younger sister's wedding. The King agrees, but sets one condition: Melos' friend Selinuntius must remain as a hostage, and if Melos fails to return within three days, Selinuntius will be executed in his place.