Inside a carriage.

"His Highness the crown prone is indeed a fox," General Daiz whispered looking at his friend.

"I agree with you the prince is indeed wise. I am certain he knows it was the kill that tried to murder his wife," General mason whispered back.

"Hmm, you are right, I have always known we made the right choice when we choose to support him," Lord Daiz whispered again.

"My friend this is not a matter of choice we owe the prince our life. We would all be dead, and Avalo would have taken captive if he had not come years ago," Lord Mason said.

"Hmm, but at the price of becoming cursed. Tell me do you honestly believe that he would not be consumed by the beast," lord Daiz shook his head.

"I don't know, faith is what we must keep alive. At least he sacrificed a part of him for the sake of the kingdom. I still remember the event like it happened just yesterday," Lord Mason said closing his eyes as memories of years ago flowed into his mind.

Years ago the men of Avalo stood in defeat, unable to break through the defense of the great kings. It has been only months of fighting but the sons of Avalo fell by the sword.

Each defeat was faced by another defeat. They were tired with nowhere to run to. Many of the soldiers were just fighting to die in honor instead of been taking prisoners.

Death bodies were everywhere. It was difficult to even find a palace to stand. The enemies were pushing them back and it was clear that they would take over the kingdom of Avalo at any moment.

Then suddenly the crown prince arrived in a horse with less than a thousand men. Nobody was sure of the number of men that followed the prince that day.

The four great kings looked down on the little boy who appeared on the battlefield, not even the Men of Avalo saw hope seeing their young prince ride a horse to his death in their opinions back then.

If they could advise him they would have wanted him to disappear with the men him. Grow up and grow his Army before seeking the great kings.

But the most shocking thing happened when the prince and his men broke the enemy's defense in minutes and just like that the men who were ready to die had faith and strength to fight again.

They all saw hope and the possibility of victory. Nobody was sure if the prince broke their barrel because the people underestimate the prince and let their guards down or if the prince was just so strong.

In the end under his leading the men of Avalo were able to win the war. Shortly after, it was discovered that the prince was caused. News started going round about it.

Not even the two Generals whispering to each other were sure of the fact but they all knew that the prince was definitely not the same.

When the rumor of him been cursed and a beast circulated the people cried that he be killed or exile. A lot of people believed he was no longer fit for the position of the crown prince.

The King listen to the people and thought of exiting the prince, it was at that point that the four great kings cause problems for the kingdom.

It was then clear that these kings and their people were not scared of Avalo but the prince.

It was strange why four strong kings and warriors will be scared of a man and not the kingdom.

Whatever it was the king paid a deaf ear to the cry of the people and silent the cry by executing a few people as a warning. He never stopped the circulation of the rumors about the Prince but no one dared to cry about his position again.

"Sure ungrateful people," Lord Madon commented after thinking of all that has been happening.

"They seem to all have forgotten that the prince is the reason for the peace in the kingdom, " Lord Daiz agreed with his friends.

"Well a lot of people are going to die from this foolishness when the time comes," Lord Mason said. Lord Daiz simply nodded his head in agreement.

"The bloodbath is coming, we need to take a stand with his highness soon," Lord Mason said.

"Agreed, we should do this as soon as he returns. When the time comes not even Avalo will be saved unless his highness is the one seated on the throne," Lord Daiz said.

"Yes, and to do that we needed to crown him before it is too late," Lord Mason said

"Hmm, I will make the arrangement. I already feel that the prince is ready to leave the kingdom and if he does, we would be in great danger, Lord Daiz replied.

…

Prince Sebastian walked his way into his quarters. He had a smirk on his lips, thinking about the look on his brother's face. " I never thought taking back at them could be so much fun," he murmured to himself.

Over the years he has always felt that his brothers were not worth his time. So he ignored them no matter how much they tried to get on his wrong side.

He always thought he would just get angry and kill them. So he avoided them just to ensure he doesn't get irritated and kill them.

It not like their strength was a match for his, why waste words with them. Turns out his actions in the meeting, minutes ago solved more problems than he anticipated.

He was certain that they will all try to avoid him to save their heads. If he is not wrong they would each try to set the other up to solve this problem. So while they're busy he would have peace.

"Your Highness," Jeffrey welcomed him.

"I want you to select a thousand men, we ride for Samor tonight," Prince Sebastian order him.

"Yes your Highness," Jeffrey bowed. "Would his highness wants his most trusted men?" Jeffrey inquiries.

"No, I want the traitor and spies. It's time to get rid of them," Prince Sebastian answered.

"But your Highness, the battle will be brutal, I heard over three thousand men are matching to Samor. Armies from across the sea. They could betray you, your Highness, Jefferey voiced his concern.

"I know, that is why they are going with me and you are not," Sebastian replied.

Jeffery wanted to argue but seeing the look on the prince's face he swallowed back his words.

"I will go make the arrangement, your Highness" Jeffery bowed before walking away.

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