An Understated Dominance Chapter 1709 –Taking a moment to gather his thoughts, Dustin replied, “Your Majesty, I haven’t had the chance to interact with the princes. Thus, I lack the familiarity needed for a fair evaluation. Please, forgive me.” “It’s alright if you’re not familiar with them. Let me provide you with more insights,” Valon said. He wasn’t one to back down and continued, “My eldest son possesses a calm temperament and grew up learning the ways of governance next to me.
“While he may not be able to expand our territory, he is more than capable of safeguarding what we have now.
“Unfortunately, his frail health and persistent illnesses make him unsuited as a ruler.” By the end of it, Valon let out a sigh. His eldest son would be considered a wise ruler, but unfortunately, he didn’t have a King’s destiny.
A prophecy had predicted that his eldest son wouldn’t live past 36. If he passed the throne to him, he would probably meet his end within a few years of the taxing work.
“If the eldest Prince isn’t suitable, what about the second Prince?” Dustin asked.
“Although my second son is physically strong and courageous, his arrogance and disregard for others disqualify him as a wise ruler.” Valon shook his head.
Even though his second son had learned the martial arts from a young age, he lacked wisdom and was impulsive.
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