Chapter 277: Other Than Myself
Lyne frowned as she waited for Boris’s explanation on why Nathan simply couldn’t simply abdicate the throne. It was a straightforward solution, after all. Why not just leave?
"If that happens, Danos will just seize the opportunity to get the throne," Boris elaborated.
"Aspen’s... He doesn’t seem to be ready yet... And Decan was heavily wounded by Nathan in the last Battle for the Throne, so he won’t be able to fight Danos like before." He deliberated for a few seconds. "It’ll be a risk..."
"How about you then?" Lyne inquired.
"Hmm? I’m not qualified since I’m technically still considered an outcast..." Boris scratched his head as he muttered. "Realistically, the only option we have is Aspen, but the man’s not confident enough in a fight yet, which will obviously happen once Danos challenges him."
Boris casually lamented as he poked at his food, "So in the end, King Nathan, even though he wanted to abdicate, still couldn’t go through with it and put everything we’ve already worked hard on to waste. He can’t leave the Convel Society until he’s secured the stability of the group. And for that to happen, he has to pull the thorns out then leave a qualified ruler who has great intentions for the group as a whole."
Lyne nodded in understanding. "I see..."
Another period of silence settled between them, the sound of their platters filling the air as they ate. Eventually...
"Later... Will you be available to go out for a date?" Boris suddenly asked, making Lyne almost choke on the food she just swallowed.
"You okay?" Boris asked, quickly going to her side and stroking her back as he handed her a glass of water. "Here."
Snagging the glass from his hand, Lyne gulped down the drink, clearing her throat as she composed herself.