"We won't be fighting."
Lavinia spoke, and Kael…
"Hah…?"
He had no clue what she was thinking.
"We will not be the ones who will break the Treaty. We will not wage war."
"Then how will we be on the frontlines?"
"We will be the third option."
Lavinia answered. Kael tilted his head in confusion, and Lavinia continued her explanation.
"As time passes and the situation deteriorates, the people of Nerathis will have three options ahead of them:
Continue to live under their rulers while being constantly pressured and suppressed.
Stand against them, risk their lives for a better future for themselves and their children.
Or…"
"Choose a different ruler."
Suddenly, Kael spoke up. His thoughts finally started to align with Lavinia's, and the Princess smiled.
"Correct."
She nodded, satisfied.
"And you want me to be that ruler?"
Kael questioned, and once again, Lavinia nodded.
"You will be the 'Good King' Nerathis desperately needs.