โIt seems all we talk about is death. Life is so fragile, and yet, we are taking a large part of it thinking of what comes next. No one is truly immortal, little lion.โ
A deep sigh.
โCome, let us take a stroll.โ
"If a leader isn't ready to die themselves, how can one ever truly hope to lead others to their deaths? I've lived and died more times than any Kremnoan ever will, and thus know how strong my word needs to be."
โUntil your final breath, Prince? I commend you for your courage, loyalty, and lastly, willingness to die by your word.โ
A satisfied smile; not warm nor friendly.
โCommendation is not what I expected from the heir of Castrum Kremnos. . Still, I appreciate the sentiment.โ
A slight bow of her head.
โFrom monarch to monarch, I can see weโd get along more than Iโd imagined.โ
"I'm aware, the Kremnoan history books detail as such. However I harbor no ill will towards it. If anything, I have to commend you for daring to start the first Flame Chase into the unknown."
โI am aware of sacrifice, believe it or not, heir; itโs the sacrifices that has helped bring a better tomorrow.
Iโll sacrifice myself if it means doing the right thing. Iโm not a good person, I wonโt lie. Iโve seen, met, and brought upon death.โ
"We come from different eras of the Flame Chase Journey Imperator. Even so, myself and my people had their fair share of problems when we arrived."
A light sigh.
"Yet it was Aglaea who accepted us without hesitation regardless of the original purpose. I have lived and died +
โYou misunderstood me, King; thereโs a difference between utter loyalty to just anyone. Do you know how many assassination attempts Iโve had? Many, I cannot even count.โ
A look of indifference.
โUnlike you, one strike and my chess piece falls, never to stand
Loyalty isn't one-sided Imperator. Loyalty to a King should be met with loyalty to a people. My father failed to learn this in the way it mattered, I refuse to make that same mistake.
A life of duty and loyalty to my people, Kremnoan or Okheman, Imperator. If I should fall in battle, I'll embrace that fate as long as I can protect even a single life.