"You are going to— " the old Patriarch de Cene narrowed at Matthew. Just like everyone else, he almost couldn't believe what he just heard. "Your majesty, I think it is you who have forgotten something. The King isn't a King without his subjects. How could you threaten your subjects and not fear any retaliation from them? How could you threaten your subjects and don't expect any revolution?"
His words didn't seem to affect Matthew. But that was already expected. He glared at him.
"The King is clearly— "
"Old Patriarch… " Matthew interrupted him. He walked towards the old patriarch, a smile appeared on his face. "Let me remind you something…"
Matthew continued.
"You chose me to become the King…"Matthew said. "Because I am the strongest."
"And if you really think that I am nothing without my subjects then… please feel free to leave."
