The next morning in Avalo Royal palace.


    Since prince Craig has successfully sat on the throne without being married. The entire Palace was very busy planning for the Wedding bouquet for king Craig and VERA.


    Prince Craig was in a good mood all his plans were going in the right direction. Today a council meeting was secluded to hold. It was a day before he got married this meeting was very important. Since he had not yet married a wife before he sat on the throne, his coronation ritual was yet to be held, so it will not be wrong to say he was not yet the king of Avalo.


    His right to the throne can still be fought for. "let us begin," the Eunuch said. Today''s meeting did not only have the members of the royal council but every noble family had at least a representative.


    "The crown prince of Avalo is still breathing, he has not committed a crime, there is no point to hold this meeting to fix a date for Prince Craig''s coronation," General Daiz said.


    Everybody knew he was speaking the trust. No matter how they thought prince Craig is a perfect option they could not officially crown him king since the crown prince was still breathing. They could not afford to offend the gods. Who would they turn to if the gods decided to punish them?


    " let not talk about the coronation for now. His highness is the only member of the royal family available now. We have enemies closing on us with the crown prince''s absence," another General spoke up. No matter how bad prince Sébastien is, every soldier wanted to fight with a man that guaranty his safety and victory.


    " you are right, once we are surrounded we would be done for. We all know that Avalo only stands at the top of the twelve kingdoms because of prince Sébastien''s strength. We must be ready," the second General said.


    "Why are we talking about all this, if prince Craig dare''s to challenge the crown prince, it means he has a solution. Many of us do not like the crown prince. If there is a way to get rid of him, I did support whole heartily," One noble said.


    He had spoken up for prince Craig because he thought the man will indeed become the next king. While others were worried about their safety and openly show the fact that they did not trust him, he decided to speak up and be in the next king''s good book. When the time come that prince Craig becomes the king, he will benefit from this decision


    "Does your highness have a way to solve this problem and deal with the enemies without much damage?" the first General asked. Anyone could win a war but the loss and gain are the true victories.


    "Yes, I already made plans. An Enemy of an Enemy is a friend. Avalo is not alone we have support," Craig said.


    "Support," most of the generals frown at these words.


    When General Mason heard this his lips curved upward. To him, this young nephew of his was just as cunning as his father. His only problem was that he did not have the ability to see the full picture.


    King Roderick used people as tools to accomplish what he wanted, but this Craig become a tool. He did not have the mind or brain to up with a plan.


    "His highness sounds confident," another nobleman spoke up. Of course, this nobleman seem to have seen through the plan of the first nobleman that spoke so he decided to follow his lead.


    The Generals seated at the table rolled their eyes, it was clear that these men were trying to get on prince Craig''s good book. "So you are willing to put the fate of Avalo in the hands of our Enemy?" the lord who spoke this time was well respected.


    "You misunderstood me. He is an Enemy of my brother. I do not know what he has against him but he visited as soon as I climb up. He is willing to support Avalo as long as my brother is not the one seated on the throne," prince Craig said with confidence.


    Some of the noblemen seated did not mind, but the lords frown their brows. If the king has a backer does this not mean that he was someone''s puppet. How could they take that seating down?


    " Are you planning to sell off Avalo?" Three voices were heard at the same time. These were the voice of the most respected lord. Even lady Vare''s father was not pleased.


    He had to bite his tongue to stop himself from talking. His daughter was engaged to the man and he could not disregard in such a meeting.


    Prince Craig frown when he saw their reaction. How could they disrespect him in such a manner? He was angry and the air around him stiff. The meeting hall became tense. The lords were unwilling to give in to prince Craig. If they did now, then they would have to bow their head forever to a puppet.


    Many of the generals supported these lords. If their king was a puppet in the hand of some unknown man, does this not mean the rest of them will turn into a joke.


    Prince Craig was very angry, no matter what these lords could not question his decision. When his father was still alive no one dare to question him in such a manner


    The small lords who wanted to get favor from prince Craig could only pin their mouths. The atmosphere was not suitable for them. "Do you dare question my authority?" prince Craig asked.


    The three lords looked at prince Craig without fear. "Your highness, it is not a question of your authority. It is if you are fit for the throne," one of the lords boldly said.


    When prince Craig heard what he said he slammed his hand against the table. A loud bang echo throughout the meeting hall. "Who are you to question me?" He demanded looking at the lord with hatred.


    If his eyes were sword then the lord that spoke last would be dead already. His murder aura was strong but the lord Remained unmoved. He looked back into the prince''s eyes.


    "Why am I not allowed to question you? You have not been coronated yet, moreover as long as the crown prince is alive the throne is his. You are just someone standing in. If you want my respect and trust then you would have to defeat the crown prince first," the lord said fearlessly.


    The hall fell into silence. Most of the lords had the same thought. How could they stand by and have a puppet as a king?


    Even if the other lord agreed with the one who spoke, they did not openly support him. He had seized the throne for a few days, but the crown prince did nothing about it.


    Instead, he went over to Bozoa to accompany his wife. No one has ever understood the thought process of the crown prince. So they worried that Prince Craig will really become the next king and they did not want to offend him.


    "you!.. Prince Craig pointed a hand at the lord who still looked calm and compose.. Just when the small noblemen expected that prince Craig who have the lord''s head, the meeting hall was pulled open.