The carriage of Arthur's family moved through the snowy fields of the North as they made their way to the grand castle of the demonic dragons.
Arthur had just realized it, but aside from his family's castle, the rest of the buildings in their territory looked vastly different.
Arthur, who had been gazing out the window, turned to his mother who sat opposite him. "Mom, are you thinking of reclaiming the territory?"
Thyra, who also sat opposite him with Selena and their mother, nodded. "I've been telling both her and Selena, but they won't listen."
Alicia hesitated. "I thought I should pursue the path of peace this time." She narrowed her eyes, her voice tinged with sorrow. "I didn't feel right killing everyone in my clan."
Arthur didn't know what it felt like to kill family, but he did know what it felt like to never have one to begin with.
He offered a gentle smile. "Then I'll support whatever decision you make."
