Ross nodded, “Of course, no one will. That’s because I’ve found a better candidate.”
“Who?” Seeing his smile, Fred had a hunch it was something terrible. He said, “Whoever it is, no one is
more fitting than
you, Your Highness. After all, you’re—”
Before he could finish, Ross interrupted, “Fred!”
Puzzled, Fred answered, “Yes?”
“I’m talking about you,” Ross said with a chuckle. He got up and slowly paced around the room. “You’re
my mom’s most
trusted right-hand man, and she listens to you.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“You also know her the best. You’re the best candidate there is. Besides, I’m sure you’re worried about
her safety, right?”
It was a casual remark, but Fred was stumped. Ross was trying to put him in a dilemma like Fred did to
him just now. If
Fred said he was worried, he must follow Ross’ plan.
“I—”
Ross continued, “It’s fitting for me to go, but what if I have an accident or encounter any danger? What
will happen if my
mom and I can’t return?”
“Your Highness, I—”
“You’re afraid to say it out loud, right?” Ross gave him no chance to retort. “When that happens,
Yudonia will be in chaos
because my two younger brothers and other members of the royal families will fight for the throne. It’ll
be disastrous.
“Besides, what will happen to the ties between Yudonia and Hyderland if my mom and I have an
accident here? What will
happen to you?” he asked sternly, then glared at Fred. “You’re in charge here. Do you think others will
let you off the
hook?”
Fred struggled for an answer because he knew Ross was right.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“That’s why it’s most fitting that you go. Do you know my mom listens to you more than she does to
me? Besides, your
absence won’t affect the embassy much.”
Ross made a hushing gesture and continued, “Don’t tell me you’re needed here. I can handle the work
here. If I can’t
cope, I can always get help.
“Besides, you’ve always been running this place, and it won’t stop without you. So you should stay by
my mom’s side now,