"Because I've lived it," Jade said calmly, his voice steady. "They thought killing their leaders would solve everything. And for a while, it did. But soon after, people grew greedy, and gangs took over, terrorizing the streets. More tyrants rose to power, and their rules were harsher than before. The country fell apart—left in poverty and abandoned by the world."
Aurianna watched him, her expression one of disinterest.
Avriel nodded, chiming in, "It's way better to have a decent leader than none at all."
"Maybe we'd have better leaders if nobles weren't so selfish and greedy," Saem cut in, his frustration clear.
Aurianna's eyes flashed. "You! What the hell do you know about running a country? People like you don't understand anything!" she snapped, crossing her arms and pouting.
