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Ezekiel's mood was sour, largely because of how Katelina had been intently observing Amon. He was dying of curiosity about why she was so focused on him.
This Amon was very different from Devon, with no apparent similarities. Fortunately, Amon had inherited most of his physical traits from his mother, which helped mitigate some of the scrutiny from Helonians and other kingdoms.
So far, Amon had proven himself a worthy ruler of Helion, known for his generosity, kindheartedness, and just reign in the few months he had been in power.
The discussion in the meeting tent continued, and Ezekiel wanted everyone to understand his goals for this global summit. He resumed his speech with determination.