Chapter 173 In the Span of Six Months (2/2)

I have stated that with the crimes prince Gladiolus have done, his decapitated head was the only compensation I sought for. But of course the queen of Jennova rejected my demands and only war was the only way.

At first many of Grandcrest's high advisers rejected my proposal for war. They were also being backed by one of my half-brothers that remained low key until now. He used this as a reason, deeming me unfit being crown prince because of my violent tendencies. He was calling me a war hungry beast.

The only reason he was still alive until now was because he never fought for the crown prince position back then. Who knew that he was just sitting idly, waiting for an opportune time to strike.

The royal ministry was divided into two factions after this. The one that supports my half-brother and the other that was under my rule. My father the king didn't want to interfere with the political battle between us half-brothers and used this to his advantage.

My father the king stated that whomever that rises triumphant within this political battle will be the next king.

”Whoever that emerge victorious in the battle between you brothers, will be crowned king of the Grandcrest Empire.” My father has given his royal edict. ”I am old and also want to take my life easy the remaining days of my life. The one that will be crowned king can do whatever he wishes of my vast lands, riches, and army. Of course I wish you will think of the best interests of our empire.” He looked at me with knowing eyes and smiled.

My father was willing to step down from his position and retire. This gave my half-brother the courage to go on an all-out civil and political war against me. He was aiming for the throne and to be crowned as king of Grandcrest.

Because of this I needed to take the position as king before I can engage war against Jennova and take back my beloved. This political battle only lasted two to three months. After that I put my half-brother in his rightful place, six feet below the earth.

After emerging victorious from this battle against my half-brother, I was then crowned king of the Grandcrest Empire.

”I always knew you will be king, you have it in you.” My father patted my shoulders after the crowning ceremony. ”Can I ask one last favor as your father? Can I at least see the face of my son?”

I was touched with his warm and kind face that was different from what I had always seen. I guess now that the burden as 'King of Grandcrest' has been lifted from his shoulders, he felt at peace and serene.

I nodded my head as acknowledgement from his request and took off the silver mask that has been on my face for so long. My father looked at me with loving eyes and became tearful. He touched my face gently.

”I am sure your mother is very proud of you wherever she is right now.” My father said with teary eyes. ”Don't make the same mistakes as I did. Go get back your fiancée.”

”Of course, father.” I smile crept on my face.

And so I started to engage war against Jennova.

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