Riley Mackenzie fell silent. Meanwhile, Rowena Wellington, who was rearranging the dining table, suddenly dropped her spoon.Kharel picked up the spoon and gave it to the waiter, who was always surprised by the handsome crown prince's sweet manner. Rowena immediately turned to her husband, who looked surprised. However, she did not comment and just remained silent.Kharel tried to catch his breath again, but did not repeat his request to his father and just waited anxiously for an answer. Riley looked at his son with affection and finally nodded his head, "Yes, son. I give you my permission."The Deputy General didn't even ask why his son wanted to join the selection so badly. All he knew was that his son must have had a very strong reason to change his mind. There was no reason for him to pressure his son to tell him everything. That way, he wanted his son to be more responsible for the decision he had made.Kharel sighed in relief. But he didn't move from where he was standing,
Kharel Mackenzie flashed a warm smile at his good friend who was waiting for his answer. But the crown prince didn't answer, making Elliot and Niall immediately sense that something was wrong. "They're not letting you take part in the selection?" Elliot guessed correctly.Kharel nodded and kept a smile on his lips that didn't reach his eyes. Niall sighed softly, "Why didn't they give you permission, Kharel?"Before Kharel could answer Niall's question, Elliot spoke up again, "Because you are the crown prince of this kingdom, so you cannot be sent to the competition even if you are selected.""What ... am I right?" Elliot added softly, but worried that he had crossed the line.Kharel nodded slowly again, "It's okay. I'll still accompany you guys to the selection tomorrow."Niall shook his head, "Come on. Why ... I mean, you are the future king of this country. But ... it doesn't seem fair if you-"“Niall, this is a direct order from the king. Not just my parents,” Kharel said, immed
Rowena bit her lower lip and chose not to answer her son's question.Meanwhile, Riley smiled warmly at his son and replied, "No, my son."Kharel's hopes instantly sank to the bottom of the ocean.The young man did not show his rebellion but only asked in a tone full of disappointment, "Why, Father?""Father is sure you know the reason, Kharel. You ... are a crown prince, how could you go to that competition?" Riley said.Kharel did not reply. He did not know how to respond to his father's words and did not want to make his father sad because his desire was so strong."You know, son ... your uncle actually refused to participate in this competition. Because in previous years, we always lost our soldiers. Not once have our soldiers returned safely. That's why your uncle is so opposed to this competition," Riley explained.Hanna, who understood her father's nature so well, understood completely.Her father
Riley Mackenzie looked at his son with affection.With a warm smile on his lips, Riley replied, "You'll find out soon enough, son."Kharel frowned but didn't ask any more questions.Rowena looked at her son with loving eyes. She was so proud of her son for growing up to be such an extraordinary young man.Not only were his military skills impressive, but his intelligence also made people marvel.In addition, Kharel had a wise nature that made him understand even more why his sister thought that the young man would become the next king of Asns De Lou, one who was far greater than himself.Hanna, who saw her uncle and aunt looking at her cousin with loving eyes, was truly amazed.It wasn't that she didn't get love from her father. Xylan loved her very much and never played favorites. He loved her as much as he loved her twin sister.However, it was very different with her mother, who never love
Xylan remained silent. Dominic responded, "You're right, Commander Cleve."Dominic glanced briefly at the king and continued, "The better the soldiers we send to the competition, the greater our chances of surviving to the end."Xylan still did not respond. Riley, who saw Xylan's worried gaze, finally tried to mediate by saying, "Sending our best soldiers there is indeed a good move. But ... being careful in choosing our representatives is also no less important."Reiner pondered his good friend's words. Thyme, who supported Josh, then asked the war general for his opinion, "James, what do you think?"Hearing the question directed at the war general of the Kingdom of Ans De Lou, who knew the positions of all the soldiers, Xylan immediately turned to look at the man. The king listened intently, feeling that it was most likely James Gardner's opinion that he would consider.James then looked at each of them and said, "Sending our best soldiers is a must, but ... choosing them based
Hearing the question come out of the mouth of a 21-year-old young man, Xylan smiled broadly. "Son, you are very perceptive." Xylan chuckled softly and then patted his nephew's shoulder gently. He added, "You are really just like your father."He seemed unsure of his own words and quickly corrected himself, "Oh, no. Your mother also always knows what's going on around her."Kharel looked anxiously at his uncle, "Is it really such a serious problem that you look so worried?"Xylan nodded honestly, "But ... you don't need to worry, kid! I'll talk to your father and the others right away."Kharel breathed a sigh of relief and then turned to his father and several other great soldiers who were staring at them. "They can definitely ease your burden, Uncle!" Kharel said.Xylan nodded in agreement and then smiled before saying, "Just hearing you talk has already lightened my load, kid. All right, you must be tired. Go back to your residence and get some rest!" Kharel obeyed and gave his f