Despite the displeased look on his brother's face as the King asked him how he could get close to the son of Duke Esvale, Karium Maselli still smiled.
"I know that General Neal takes after his father," the Prince said to his brother. "That's why I'm willing to give a try."
"It doesn't make sense to me," King Edric sighed. "When you're concerned, I don't really trust Duke Esvale."
Briefly thinking of what he knew about the General during the past days that he spent some time with him, Karium Maselli said, "Duke Esvale is firm in his principles and so is General Neal." He made a deliberate pause and added, "He told me that he want to earn my trust. I can tell that he's serious."
The young King couldn't refrain from blinking when he heard his brother!
That aloof General really said that?
"Even if you don't trust him, please trust in me, Edric. This time, I want to listen to my heart rather than judging him from his origin."
