For readers, seeing a truly "atrocious" character finally face justice (the execution) provides a sense of narrative closure and catharsis.
If the player chooses the "Defiant" dialogue branch, she refuses to kneel, forcing the guards to break her composure. Her final line— "I built this empire on bones; it is only fitting I add my own" —solidifies her status as a magnificent villain. atrocious empress bad end final sexecute high quality