The lion on my breast, a symbol worn with pride
For king and country's crest, I fought, I bled, I died
Blind faith, a soldier's creed, to vanquish all that's wrong
But on the battlefield, I heard truth's dying song

They painted them as monsters, the Empire, draped in sin
For every blight, every famine, their wicked hands reached in
A whispered propaganda, a poison in our ears
Now on the front lines bleeding, the truth, at last, appears

Kingdom of lies, built on a throne of bone
Your golden promises, whispered in a serpent's tone
I've seen the mask you wear, the darkness in your light
Now I embrace the shadows, to set this twisted world aright

The enemy we hunted, a mirror to our rage
Reflecting all the darkness, of this self-made outrage
They blamed the Empire's legions, for every broken vow
But it was you who broke us, and left us to fall down

Now on the other side I stand, where shadows intertwine
The Empire's iron hand, a strength I now define
No more deceit, no false crusade, just purpose in their gaze
To break the chains of falsehood, and burn this kingdom to a haze

This hate you tried to sow, now blossoms in my heart
But turned against the hand, that tore my world apart
No longer your crusader, I wield a different might
The Empire's burning banner, shall be the guiding light

Kingdom of lies, built on a throne of bone
Your golden promises, whispered in a serpent's tone
I've seen the mask you wear, the darkness in your light
Now I embrace the shadows, to set this twisted world aright

So tremble in your castles, your reign of deceit undone
A storm is coming for you, the battle's just begun
With the Empire by my side, your hypocrisy shall fall
This blackened heart will be your judge, your reckoning, your thrall