"The minister for food and other affairs was appointed almost 10 years ago when he completed his training under the previous count of his region. At this point, it would not be wrong to say that it is a hereditary position" the pair did not really meet eyes, their thoughts preoccupied with other things.
But the elephant in the room seemed no less prominent than before. This time, both the participants were aware of that presence.
"Is that what you want to ask me?" The curious tone was not hidden and now the king had an opening should he choose to go ahead with it. It was as good a verbal confirmation as one was going to get from the fox at any rate.
But the king decided not to go ahead with that curiosity, his respect for the other would not allow him to take such liberties.
He wanted the other to come out and tell him the truth from his own mouth, even if it took centuries.
