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.

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my second son is physically strong and courageous, his arrogance and disregard for others disqualify him as a wise ruler.” Valon shook

wisdom and was impulsive. This made him more suited to be a general rather than

literary and martial arts. He

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son is smart and sharp-witted, making him seemingly the

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both literary and martial talent, but unfortunately, he had a narrow-minded and suspicious

run, Dragonmarsh might face a decline if

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the ability or are too young to shoulder the responsibilities. That’s why I’m having a headache choosing between them.” Valon rubbed his

history, the selection of the next King had always been a careful and deliberate

have to rush. He could take his time to observe his sons and groom

He needed to decide on a successor as soon as possible to stabilize the