When there is wealth, there is danger.
Being rich alone is insufficient.
The lack of means to protect this kingdom would result in everything he had strived to build for collapse. Nobody including himself wants to see his or her own hard work go wasted.
Due to that, the military has always come after education in terms of budget. He isn't an optimistic person or a believer in the power of friendship.
The moment Ryntum shows any hint of weakness, the so-called neighbouring kingdom will swarm at him like a vulture.
"William, tell me about the progress in the military."
The minister of War and Defense, William Geoffrey arose from his seat fast with no hint of sloppiness in his movement. His deep voices resound imposingly. "As you wish, your majesty."
Like the knight he was, his performance in handling paperwork is lacking. William is self-aware of this but Riz personally doesn't mind it at all as long as his report has all the info he needs.
