"My son, I will have to disappoint your expectations."
"What?" Everyone didn't look shocked by the King's words. It was as if they knew what the King was thinking.
"But why father? This is our golden chance of expanding our territory and moving towards the northwest. The Istarin Kingdom will soon face the Nepoca Kingdom in a huge war. Even if they managed to win the sure, the Istarin Kingdom will be at its weakest. Shouldn't we take this chance to attack?"
"Arthur, I believe as one of the candidates to become the next King, you should figure out my reasons for not getting involved in this war. I am getting old Arthur. This Kingdom needs a new King. Just because you're my firstborn that doesn't mean I will hand over the throne to you." Arthur nodded his head with a polite smile but inwardly he was secretly gritting his teeth in anger and frustration.
