~ Thirty-Eight - Season IV ~

The eyes of each soldier widened in horror, especially the captain.

I shouldn’t have to suggest this in the first place. As the heir to a kingdom, I was to be protected and surrounded by soldiers at all costs. However, if we remained here and argued endlessly, we wouldn’t be able to leave this place.

As much as I was supposed to be protected, I should assure them that all would be well. If I stayed at the back, they wouldn’t proceed. The sight of the tunnel’s mouth already scared them.

What more if we ventured further into the dark, shadow-covered path?

Without another word, I headed towards the entrance.

“Your Highness,” the captain called as he ran up to me. Blocking the tunnel, he protested, “You shouldn’t be at the front. It is too dangerous for you.”

“A king stands at the front line, leading his soldiers to battle. As future king, shouldn’t I do the same?” I asked.

The captain replied, “You’re only a prince at the moment, Your Highness. Your position is too fragile.” He continued