When Xandar shadowed him as the Crowned Prince, he realized that his father’s methods produced outcomes which were half-baked at best, and disastrous at worst. Xandar didn’t want his ministers to be his robots or servants. He wanted them as team players. He wanted their perspectives, their thoughts, their reasonings. Only then could he see the full picture of any given issue.

Barrington, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, adjusted his blue bow tie as he cleared his throat and peered through his thick glasses when he said, “In my opinion, your Highness, replacements must be made. Delegating ministerial responsibilities amongst those of us left here in the absence of...