Ayla POV

The trio positioned themselves in the middle of the hall so that everyone could see what was going on.

"As you all know, I tend to be a ruler who respects individual thought and who always tries to do the best for my subjects." Soren began to speak, his voice resonating throughout the courtyard, and I knew that everyone inside the castle must be listening.

"I'm not perfect, and I make mistakes." His voice becomes a little serious. "That's why you have Victor and James, so you can contact them if you have any complaints about me."

Victor's aura gets a little stronger.

"If one day I die,...