Suddenly Nobles

End and Beginning of Power

"No."

Hudson's selfless answer created an atmosphere of silence. Repugn.

"Call the Crown Prince here. Only the Crown Prince. I want to have a four-eye talk with him."

Without much protest, Nicholas nodded. Then, with a little respect, he stepped out of the room.

As soon as Nicholas, Hudson looked back. His power is now at the tip of the horn. Even within a palace of this size, Hudson had no support whatsoever from either his ministers or his generals. As an impingement, Hudson kicked a chair that was usually occupied by one of his high-ranking officers in the room. His breathing was breathless, between anger and disappointment, he could not tell the two apart.

What did they see from Lucas?

Is it wrong to be a peace-loving king?

"Let me face, Your Majesty the King. May you live another thousand years." Lucas lowered his head, his respect would never wear off to Hudson, no matter how bad the man had been to him all along.

But another Hudson who snorted when the greeting sounded more like a mockery in his ear. Interestingly, rather than General Nicholas, Lucas actually had nothing to change at all. His son still knows how to behave in front of his father and king.

"I've heard of your success in taking Brodsway," Hudson said slowly. "Congratulations, you deserve it."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Now, it's all done."

Hudson tried to pretend to have forgotten their bet.

"Next what are you going to do?"

"I will develop Brodsway's potential as best I can. Looking at their natural resources that are no better than here, I plan to put forward the education and quality of human resources. That way, their flaws can be covered."

One of Hudson's eyebrows swooped. "You sure you can do it? Realizing your wish will at least take ten years to come."

In response, Lucas nodded. "I've never been this sure."

Hearing the determination of the son, Hudson's heart was filled. Especially since the beginning of entering the room, Lucas did not in the least bring up the promise of Hudson who would hand Sasania to the Crown Prince. Hudson knew, Lucas still remembered the promise clearly. But he still respected his father for giving up his position voluntarily without insistence.

"Crown Prince, you haven't forgotten our agreement, have you."

"I still remember it clearly, Your Majesty."

Hudson sighed. No matter how he wants to avoid, sooner or later this topic will certainly be discussed.

"Previously, say. What is your purpose until this ambitious to become king."

Lucas smiled. Thin. If Hudson wanted honesty, then he wouldn't hesitate to say it.

"Many things pushed me to have Sasania. The first reason, I was fed up knowing that your government could do nothing about illegal activities that turned out to be from the interference of the nobles themselves. The position of Crown Prince alone could not relinquish their noble rights and give heavy punishment to those involved. But by being king, I can do it.

The second reason, related to the relationship of Sasania and Brodsway. I think it's time for the people to make peace without spreading hate. Our bad relationship has been going on for decades, so people on both sides until now are still blasphemous and reluctant to interact. If I become king, in addition to reconciling the people of Sasania and Brodsway, I will also make them interdependent with each other so that the distance that has been stretched, can slowly be eroded by new habits."

Hudson ... stunned. He didn't think Lucas could think like that. Let alone planning, uniting Sasania and Brodsway, Hudson wanted a middle ground. The middle way, which requires sacrifice from others.

"And the third reason...."

The serious expression that had been gracing his face since then, faded away instantly. Lucas smiled broadly.

"I want to make Lady Luvena happy. That'sthat's all. Briefly, but for me personally as a man, it is very important to make couples happy from small things, to big."

The king chuckled. He understands that very well. He also had a taste of it, in the past when he was still with Lucas' mother, Queen Sophia. Hudson temporarily forgot that fact. Behind Lucas' ingenuity and greatness, he's still a grown man who just had someone to love.

"Your plan can too. Now, I can give you the throne in good stead. But...."

This was the last barrier that Lucas would not be able to get by fighting. Hudson hopes he won't get it in a few years.

"The voice of the people is much more important. Your job, earn their trust and if you can, get them to come and ask me to step down."

Lucas was silent, but relaxed. Hudson mistranslated the code, thinking Lucas would not be able to make the final move.

"How, Crown Prince. Ah, consider this as a convenience. If you can do it now, then I'll be dead right now."

Gotchas! Lucas got his wish.

"Are you sure of what you're saying, Your Majesty?"

"A king won't disavow." For some reason, it sounded strange that Hudson had said it.

"What if I've earned their trust long before today?"

"I'm just telling the truth." Lucas sighed. Facing a stubborn person like his father is indeed troublesome. "Now look out the window."

The worry that had previously evaporated, is now back again so see how confidence radiates strongly behind Lucas' dark eyeballs. Even Hudson was getting panicked.

"What do you mean?!"

Lucas nodded. "I've said it from the beginning, Your Majesty."

"T-no...." Hudson stared at the crowd down there. From this distance, he could hear how they were petting the Crown Prince with pride.

"No way! My people can't betray people who gave everything for them! All this time, everyone. I sacrificed a lot! If it gets like this, something must be wrong. Right, it must be you!"

Hudson with reddened eyes pointed his finger loudly right in front of Lucas' face.

"You instigated them, right?! Unbelievable, there's an enemy under the covers. If you know your rotten nature that wants to overthrow my throne so soon, it's been from childhood that I've beheaded you!"

"Well, you could say that your cause was taken down from the king's seat by your own fault, for hesitating killed me in the first place." Lucas answered it flatly. After all, all this time he had been accustomed to the curse of the father. King Hudson really loves peace —till-to willingly stepped on another land— but his mouth will not be friendly to the people closest to him. Including Lucas.

"I won't let that mistake happen twice. Maybe now, is a good time for you to catch up with the late queen."

As if gaining courage from his anger, Hudson finally pulled the sword that had always been hiding behind the robe of his greatness. The sharp sword, within seconds, was in front of Lucas' face, so close that it left a few inches.

"Stop your actions, Your Majesty!"

From the outside, the door was forcefully kicked. The whole minister has gathered. For Lucas their arrival is certainly very profitable, but for Hudson it is clearly the opposite. It was clear how the king wanted to finish off his own heir, in the most sacred room in the palace. Throne room.

"Log in without permission? Is that how you respect me?!"

Hudson stared intently as his confidants turned to side with Lucas. Where did their loyalty go?

Who is really wrong here.

"By appointing the Crown Prince as the new king, isn't that a sign that we still respect you? You make an agreement with the Crown Prince, so it is appropriate that we grant it in accordance with the contents of the agreement," said the interior minister who had been concerned about the condition of the people who were allowed to be sober.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, we have already clearly seen what His Majesty the King will do to you. He wants to kill you, his own heir. In the Sasanian law, His Majesty should have received a similar sentence of beheading." The law minister spoke. For a long time, he did not like Hudson if his niece, Queen Ashley did not marry the old man.

The king of —who is now considered to have died— dropped his sword. Limply. With the rest of his strength, he sat helplessly on the cold floor. He's already lost. His throne could no longer be maintained, and also the death penalty was in sight. To his surprise, the death penalty was the advice of his own confidant. Really, Hudson wanted to roar loudly now.

Life is so unfair. Really am.

"He's given me plenty of opportunities to grow up fast outside the palace. Previously, he had also been kind to the late queen who was my mother."

Lucas told his father to stand up. Hudson remained silent. Shock. Gently, as a child treats his parents, Lucas smiles warmly to strengthen.

"Therefore, Father, I will not spare that much to kill you. Instead, the Mansion la Eriosta east of Sassania will be your place of residence. With Lady Ashley, of course."

"really?"

Lucas nodded confidently. All the ministers who stood before the door gaped in disbelief. Who is not surprised. The luxurious life guarantee would continue to overshadow his father if he stayed inside that elite mansion until his death.

"But I've been intent on killing you, Lucas. You should have sentenced me to death, not the other way around." Drop by drop, Hudson was finally unable to hold back the tears he had been enduring.

While patting his father's back to be more calm, Lucas made a sound. "As a child, it's not worth it if I do."

Hudson's cries are breaking. Behind his ferocity, who would have thought Lucas could be this gentle to him. Honestly, Hudson felt the two of them had never been this close. The relationship between the two is always wrapped in formalities. A hint of regret also invaded his heart. Hudson regrets having missed a time when Lucas was a child, desiring attention from him. Well, it's too late. And thankfully, Lucas grew much better behind the back of his father's indifference.

"Lucas, son. Now I'm gonna let go of everything. Make our ancestors envious, with all your greatness."

Before they parted ways, Hudson gave her the best smile. His hand moved to remove the crown he was wearing, then placed it over Lucas' head.

"Goodbye, Your Majesty King Lucas Roosevelt."

...END...

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