Fake Engagement
The Emperor did not reply at that time.
The study room was silent, but the Third Prince's words were still lingering in the air.
"Not necessarily fooling." The Emperor tried to defend the actions of their ancestors as he continued. "We give them hope that they have always needed. People need a leader that they could trust and follow. Someone who could show them the right path."
"But the leader they are trusting and following is, in reality, betraying them. We do not deserve their true father." Prince Cedric said as he looked down. He could not believe that his family could do such a thing. "Is it the reason why all the dukedoms are loyal to the people and not the royal's?"
The Emperor looked at his son who resembled him so strongly. His blond hair was glowing under the sky as his brown eyes looked straight into his asking. The Emperor sighed. "Yes, the Dukedom is loyal to the people only."