I am not convinced

Cassius felt rage boiling in his veins. It was not what he expected. Rebels became a bunch of cowards. They were sitting in a vast cave with a massive wooden table in the middle and at least a dozen chairs around it. The Council. The Dragon Prince fought hard to remain calm and not crush a few heads belonging to surrounding his fools. He was exhausted as the meeting had lasted a few hours, and they still decided nothing. Every man here tried to sound smart, like a true politician, even if only a couple had any experience in that field.

- Why should we risk our lives and safety and fight against the King? - Vladimir, one of the oldest members of the council, roared as the cave was filled with excited voices. His question cut all the murmurs short, and all present men looked at him. Cassius noticed they watched an older man with respect, which was funny, as he remembered him from the times when his parents ruled the kingdom.

As little boys, Cassius and Lucius liked to hide themselves