Chapter 129
"Alright, I get it. Get out now."
Waving his hand in concealed amusement the Emperor dismissed his son.
The rest of the Royal Family, who had stayed silent during their tense exchange glanced at each other in wonder, surprised at how easily the Crown Prince had avoided losing his position when no excuse was given for his actions.
Nonetheless, no word of disagreement was spouted by any of them.
Such scenes were not uncommon for the head of their family was known for his unpredictable pretentiousness, yet, this was the first time his Majesty had placed the Crown Prince’s seat on the line depending on his response.
Slightly rising his thick eyebrow in displeasure at the condescending tone his Father was permitting his withdrawal, Zeleskiaz turned his back on him and walked out of the Dining Hall holding back unbecoming responses that would lengthen his stay.
Watching him leave so quietly, Francois called for a young servant to come closer and ordered, guided by previous experience.
"Tell everyone to ensure all cages are full... And order more beasts... We ought to be prepared."
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Pacing his path through the wide ancient hallways of his Royal Residence, the Crown Prince pondered on his Father’s attitude.
The man who would pester him with superfluous queries had been easily satisfied with a disregarding reply and allowed him to leave his irritating presence swiftly unlike ordinary.
Regardless, his ponder was as fleeting as ever. Zeleskiaz had prior matters to attend to in his muddled notions.