Ross nodded, “Of course, no one will. That’s because I’ve found a better candidate.”

“Who?” Seeing his smile, Fred had a hunch it was something terrible. He said, “Whoever it is, no one is more fitting than

you, Your Highness. After all, you’re—”

Before he could finish, Ross interrupted, “Fred!”

Puzzled, Fred answered, “Yes?”

“I’m talking about you,” Ross said with a chuckle. He got up and slowly paced around the room. “You’re my mom’s most

trusted right-hand man, and she listens to you.

“You also know her the best. You’re the best candidate there is. Besides, I’m sure you’re worried about her safety, right?”

It was a casual remark, but Fred was stumped. Ross was trying to put him in a dilemma like Fred did to him just now. If

worried,

“I—”

for me to go, but what if I have an

and I can’t

“Your Highness, I—”

out loud, right?” Ross gave him no chance to retort. “When that happens, Yudonia

the royal families will fight for the throne. It’ll be

to the ties between Yudonia and Hyderland if

you?” he asked sternly, then glared at Fred. “You’re in charge here. Do you think others will

hook?”

answer because he knew Ross was

fitting that you go. Do you know my mom listens to you more than she does to me? Besides,

won’t affect the

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