'Ah…' Axel thought to himself, the smile on his face slowly dimming into a thin line. 'He did make him substitute king didn't he?' Axel turned to Dominic. Although his face was mostly stoic, Axel could feel the undertone of anger in Dominic's mood. His clenched fist also served as a clue.
'Someone his highness trusts enough to hand his position to… an OUTSIDER that his highness trusts enough to hand his position to…' Axel pondered. The idea was ridiculous seeing an outsider got to rule a kingdom as a prince but… that outrageous idea didn't seem so far-fetched now. 'I seriously have to see him now,' Axel smirked.
"There must be people that can help him right?" Desilva asked, nodding as she switched glances from Axel and Dominic. Her optimistic attempt at soothing the stiff mood was soon dismissed but their grim expressions.
"I do have a royal advisor there to help him," Dominic agreed.
"See~ he's going to be o-"
