Among all the Imperial Nobles, there would always be one who decided to leave the flock. To act upon his ideas of a better nation. Perhaps has enough of the treatment, but who would think that a Duke would suffer maltreatment. If that was the case, the once united lands would end in chaos.
Edward's gaze went above as Cailina and her younger brother descended the stairs. The corners of his eyes crinkled as he had a closer look at the young Lord holding the favored one's hand.
There was no need to doubt Duke Grandis' words, indeed, he was blessed with another child. The line of his family could continue.
He glanced at his younger brother, compared to the sibling of Cailina; his brother appeared to hold no ambition in his eyes. Maximus hasn't expressed his support for his older brother's plans.
Edward couldn't threaten his younger brother to show approval of his goals. He would leave him be as long as Maximus would never hinder his progress.
