“This…” Dustin began.

He hesitated on purpose and didn’t give an immediate answer.

Upon seeing him deep in thought, Nathaniel was convinced that Dustin was weighing the pros and cons. He leaned in slightly, his smile widening with anticipation.

“You should know how much the Dracan essence means to me,” he said. “If I can gather all the essences, it’d be like fate is on my side. My path to the throne would be unstoppable-and when that time comes, your reward will be waiting.”

As he spoke, his gaze stayed on Dustin as he searched for any sign of hesitation in his expression.

Dustin looked up and met his eyes. For a moment, something unreadable flickered in his gaze.

He pressed his lips together and spoke slowly. “You’re right, Your Highness. But it wasn’t easy to find the Dracan essence. I went through quite a few twists and turns. Besides, if I give it to you, it might put me at odds with the other two princes.”

He paused deliberately and left the rest unsaid. Still, the concern in his tone couldn’t be missed.

“You don’t have to worry about that. This stays between us, and no one else will ever find out,” Nathaniel said, picking up on Dustin’s implication immediately.

Patting his chest, he promised, “Even if Tristan or Matthias somehow find out, I’ll do my best to protect you. No one’s going to lay a finger on you.”

look

no?” Dustin replied. After a brief pause, he

long as Dustin gave him the Dracan essence, he was willing to agree to almost

you’ll actually take the

eyebrow and was caught off guard. He

he had no intention of interfering in their power struggle. Now, it looked like he was thinking about getting

a moment of thought, Nathaniel replied, “If you’re willing to hand over the Dracan essence, I’d say I’d have at least

added, “But if you decide to assist me,

an ultimate grandmaster, but he also had the support of the West Lucozian monarchy. With his strength and influence, he was one of the most powerful figures in Dragonmarsh. To Nathaniel, he was more valuable than any of the ancient

claim of an 80% chance was likely an understatement. If he gained the support of the West Lucozian monarchy, Tristan

picked up the teacup and took a sip, as if carefully considering Nathaniel’s

you’re a smart man. With civil unrest on the horizon, it’ll be hard for

care about your future, think about the West Lucozian monarchy. If Tristan or Matthias takes the throne, they won’t tolerate its existence. Their first move will be to strip the

nation. I understand the significant contribution the West Lucozian monarchy has made

for you and the protection of

to swear

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