The Crown Prince

Austria, August 20th 1800

9:03 AM

Lukas was sitting on his bed as he read a book. He was now twelve years old, since August 17th had passed.

Lukas had previously asked the King that he didn't want to have a birthday party, and that if it had to happen, it would have to be as discreet as possible, since he didn't like flashy, big parties at all.

Funnily enough, the King didn't really mind it, he even seemed somewhat relieved for some reason, something that really intrigued Lukas.

However, despite Lukas's initial doubts, Lukas had a very good hunch about why the King didn't want to hold a very flashy birthday party for Lukas.

The King didn't want to hold a big birthday party for Lukas, only because that would call everyone's attention a lot.