With his incredible laziness and annoying nature , it was a mystery why the King had chosen Piggy . After breaking into the Tang Palace to try and steal food , Piggy was thrown into jail for ten years . If he completed the journey , he would be pardoned from the crime , and finally be released . Piggy hated jail . It had bad food , and that was enough to make Piggy desperate to gain forgiveness , which was why he had accepted the King ’ s deal .
Monje was orderly , prudent , and kind . The King had promised Monje that if he completed the journey successfully , he could be the next heir to the throne .
Scimmia was snarky , sassy , and arrogant . However , despite these negative traits , she was somehow liked by almost everybody . She , like Piggy , was a criminal . A long time ago , she had been the King ’ s secretary , but after being caught trying to steal the King ’ s crown , she was fired . Completing the journey was the consequence of her crime .
The group had been travelling for years , and still had many more miles to go . Their job was to travel to Westopia and deliver the peace treaty to the Westopia King . If the Westopia King signed the treaty , the war would end . If he didn ’ t , the War would continue , the Tang King too proud to accept defeat . The fighting would go on forever , until humanity destroyed itself - until not a single person was left alive .
That was why the Treaty had to be signed . ***** Years passed .
The journey was hard . It was cold , the travellers were running out of money , and they were in constant fear of being shot or bombed . It was difficult and dangerous . It seemed impossible . But somehow , one day , they reached Westopia .
They had heard that Westopia was beautiful - bright and happy . But Westopia was the exact opposite . Like any other place in World War Three , signs of battle covered Westopia . Most of the houses were broken and damaged - bombed . The air was filled with screaming and sobbing . It was dark and dull - there was no laughter . Faces were empty of smiles . Humanity had drowned all the joy and beauty of the world . Why are humans so evil ? When had they turned so evil ?
The travellers entered the palace . Even the palace had been darkened by the war . Sadness lingered in the vast corridors . The rooms were filled with despair . The King looked weary , and much too old for his age . Yet , when he studied the treaty , he did not hesitate to answer . “ No ,” he said . The travellers looked at him in disbelief . After seeing all the damage the war had done , they had expected the King to say yes . Monje stepped forwards . “ But your Majesty . The war is terrible . It has damaged Westopia , and its people . Please , think again .” But the King shook his head . “ No ,” he repeated . “ Go home , and tell the Tang King what I have said . I do not accept the Treaty . The war will continue . It must ! We ’ ve sacrificed so much . We will not give up .” The travellers protested . “ Please ,” Scimmia begged . “ It doesn ' t matter what you have sacrificed . You should stop the war before you sacrifice more than you already have ! I came here thinking Westopia was beautiful , but all I see are broken faces .” “ Fine !” the King barked , startling the group . “ I will think about it , if you are so stubborn . But my answer will not change . Return the next day , and I will give you my reply .”
Solemnly , the group left , leaving the Westopia King with the Treaty .