An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Taking a moment to gather his thoughts, Dustin replied, “Your Majesty, I haven’t had the chance to interact with the princes. Thus, I lack the familiarity needed for a fair evaluation. Please, forgive me.”

“It’s alright if you’re not familiar with them. Let me provide you with more insights,” Valon said. He wasn’t one to back down and continued, “My eldest son possesses a calm temperament and grew up learning the ways of governance next to me.

“While he may not be able to expand our territory, he is more than capable of safeguarding what we have now.

“Unfortunately, his frail health and persistent illnesses make him unsuited as a ruler.”

By the end of it, Valon let out a sigh. His eldest son would be considered a wise ruler, but unfortunately, he didn’t have a King’s destiny.

A prophecy had predicted that his eldest son wouldn’t live past 36. If he passed the throne to him, he would probably meet his end within a few years of the taxing work.

eldest Prince isn’t suitable, what about the

strong and courageous, his arrogance and disregard for others disqualify him as a wise

though his second son had learned the martial arts from a young age, he lacked wisdom and was impulsive. This made him more suited to be a general rather than a

that the third Prince is excellent in literary and martial arts. He should be suitable, right?”

have said the

“My third son is smart and sharp-witted, making him seemingly the perfect

empathy concerns me. Someone like him would not lead the

third son had both literary and martial talent, but unfortunately, he had a

like him couldn’t withstand criticism nor tolerate the presence of talented individuals. In the long run, Dragonmarsh might face a decline if led by such a ruler. That was why he didn’t think his third son was an ideal choice

outstanding candidate among

to shoulder the responsibilities. That’s why I’m having a headache choosing between them.” Valon rubbed

history, the selection of the next King had always

healthy, he wouldn’t have to rush. He could take his time to observe his sons and groom

time was running out. He needed to decide on