What did he lack that the General didn't? As the Crown Prince, as the heir to the throne, he was not being acknowledged by Ethan or anyone else in Gideon.
Ultimately, it was all his father's fault. Because the Emperor did not relinquish his throne to him, he was being ridiculed by the entire nation.
"You should have kept the promise you made with me. However, you tricked me into believing you accepted Adelina and then tried to have her killed."
"Do you still not understand the calamity that the brat Adelina brings with her? She not only captured your heart but the General's as well. You still do not have the ability to subdue them. Only I… Only I can do it!"
"Didn't all of this start because you brought Consort Min to the Palace? Your Gideon wasn't the answer. The only one who can break through this situation is me. I will do it now."
"What do you… Ugh!"
