"Do me a favor."
"Please go ahead."
"I would like to grant your father Duke Kling's request."
Marianne shook her head at that.
"Your Majesty, I already told you that I'm not going to stay out of this fight, and that you can't change my decision."
"I know. And I understand your decision fully. No political strategy or threat can change your mind." Eckart spoke with a sigh.
"So I've come here not to order but to request you."
At that point, his mouth felt dry.
From the moment he was born, he was a ruler that would rise above everyone. It was his destiny that his life was more accustomed to commands than requests. While he was confident of strategically pushing his opponent to get the desired result, he did not know how to change his opponent's heart without any tricks or underlying intentions. Actually, he believed that he didn't need to know how.
"At first I was going to use you as a giveaway card. I needed Lennox, along with your father's power and intelligence."