37. Charles the Fat: Empire on the Brink

He inherits everything. And still loses it all. It is the year 884. History is holding

its breath. An empire stretches across Europe. Too big to control. Too fragile to trust.

The crown is heavier than it looks. He must choose unity or survival. Strength or mercy.

Delay… or decisive violence. He pays enemies to leave. Gold instead of

steel. The world calls it weakness. The army waits. So does judgment.

History remembers collapse, not intent. A ruler who had everything.

And held nothing together. Charles III — the Fat.