Chapter 25

Jasper

My elder brother asked in a loud and clear voice that made me want to sit back and relax and just watch the drama unfold.

My father, who did not miss the accusation in his voice, asked,

“Do you have any ideas?”

Obviously, my father was giving my brother some time to weigh his options.

Draken scratched his chin thoughtfully for a while and answered, “How about you give us the kingdoms based on directions?”

Before Edriel could intervene, Draken muttered,

“We can all take a piece. I will take the north since it is the most active one. A lot of debates and wars have broken out there recently. It will be quite exhausting for both Edriel and Jasper to look after it”

King Brigdain was pleased with his answer and a thin coat of sweat that was glistening on his forehead was wiped away with a handkerchief.

“I like that idea”

Then he turned to Edriel who was trying hard to not let his muscles strain. Somehow that amused me.

But I did not chuckle and simply looked down as Edriel muttered,