Even though the Sovereign knew that what his son was saying was the truth, he still felt reluctant to let Prince Jelico go to the south.
Regardless of whether he was close to them or not, they were still his children and the south was in turmoil. It was very likely that whoever they sent to be the sovereign envoy would not return.
How could he not be hesitant to send his son to his death?
"If this request will not please the Sovereign, then I will take on the task myself."
Halen's words caused the study to descend into complete silence.
Just shy of a threat, the First Prince was actually asking the Su'Datheram to choose between himself and the Second Prince. How audacious!
It had to be said that First Prince Halen and Second Prince Jelico were the most capable of the Sovereign's sons.