"Huh? How can I be naive when I am just stating facts? Instead of stealing, wouldn't it be better for you to work in the fields? You are a young and strong young man. Your body is healthy. You could become a farmer, or maybe you could practice swordsmanship and sign up to be a guard for a noble family?"
Rowena continued her words, "I heard that if you work as a soldier, you can get a decent salary and your family will be provided with food from the king. Why don't you apply to work as one?"
Julian rested his right foot on top of his left and stared blankly at the fireplace. "Well, I hate the king."
"Huh?" Rowena batted her eyes. "Why?"
"The king is a tyrant. Why would I work for him?"
Rowena didn't know what to say when she heard Julian openly call her father the tyrant. She didn't know her father's reputation outside of the palace. King Draco would definitely feel enraged when he found out someone called him a tyrant in front of Rowena.
