The Perpetual Ruler of the North

[: Daniel POV :]

"It's a bit regrettable, there's nothing more I can do when they've made their choice"

"All I can do is respond to their decisions,"

Bella lamented, shaking her head at how they had misconstrued the potential outcome.

"Yeah, I suppose it's regrettable,"

John concurred, unable to envision what the future might hold.

"But, Princess, if you manage to convince the last perpetual ruler, who will ascend to the throne?" He inquired.

Currently, there exist a total of 10 Factions and 5 Perpetual Rulers.

If Bella could successfully sway the last perpetual ruler to her cause, her alliance would comprise 6 Factions and 2 Perpetual Rulers, forming a formidable coalition.

On the opposing side, Jake would only have 4 Factions, with the support of 3 Perpetual Rulers.

"If I can indeed win over the Last Perpetual Ruler to my side, then the odds of both Uncle Jake and me ascending to the throne would be equalized"