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Chapter 13 - The throne

In the discussion hall

There was a loud murmur and argument among the ministers while the king is sitting on the throne hall holding onto the bridge of his nose. He was having a headache. But before he could command them to be silent the door of the hall opened as the dignified form of the young man entered the bustling room.

Finally relieved that his son came at the nick of time the king sighed and gestured for his son to come to him.

"Kai, my son, you came?" he asked him.

"Of course father, why wouldn't I? the young man replied. 'is not like I could refuse'.

The king was quite fond of this son of his. He might have 3 sons and one daughter but he always prefers to give Kai a little bit more of attention which caused a rift between the siblings. After the exile of the eldest son of the king, prince Luthor, the siblings have been competing for the throne, save for the princess and Kai. He might not be the one next in line but he doesn't have an inch of interest on the throne which killed his mother. And the princess....well she is a female so... she doesn't stand a chance. But looking at the situation, Kai can see that his father is already thinking of handing his throne to him.

And now, the king has summoned him to help him solve court cases which speaks a lot. But his brother doesn't seem to be liking it. he could feel his penetrating gaze. But he doesn't care.

But then an idea poped up to his mind and he turned to his brother who was staring at him as if he was trying to murder him with his eyes.

"Good morning Eric, I am surprised to see you here." his words clearly suggest 'You don't come often so why did you come now?'

clearely offended by his younger brother's word, Eric stood up pointing his index finger at Kai.

"Are you suggesting that I shouldn't be here?!!!"he shouted gaining the attention of the people inside the meeting room.

"Oh my.. here it goes again..." the ministers murmured with each other awaiting the drama that was going to happen. Hah... if only there was pop corn.....

But then the king has seen this scene before so he started to scold Eric.

"Eric stop it and sit down. We are in public. don't embaress yourself like last time."

But these words fueled his anger more.

" father, why am I always the only one getting scold. Isn't he the one who insulted me infront of the whole people. I am the future king. So he should know how to talk to me."

At that time every one looked at Eric like he was an idiot. which was somehow true. how can he not tell how the king is favoring Kai over him. Is he ignorant or just plane stupid?

Even the king realised what he said after a while "Eric!! you are making a- wait what? 'future king'? since when did I choose you for that?don't get any stupid ideas boy."

But Kai the 'magnanimous' person he his he said, "Father, don't blame him. After all he is the one next in line after the former crown prince so it not wrong of him to think that, No? I mean why did you even call me if you have Eric by your side?"

And then... there it was. The bomb being dropped. For a moment Eric was mad but then he realized, 'yeah, why did father call his brother to help him when he was by his side?'

This was clearly a slap on his face. Is the king calling him an idiot? Is he saying that I am of no use to him? so many dark thoughts clouded his mind. He was angered to no bound. And then suddenly his head snapped to Kai. ' It was all his fault. he shouldn't been born inthe frist place amd father would have loved me to no bound. he would have given me the throne!!!' he thought as he angrily launched towards Kai unshielding his sword ready to stab him on his neck!!!!!