Drifting Apart

"What you achieved this time is phenomenal, Iria. I'm very proud of you!"

King Tobias was in a meeting room with Commander Iria who just returned with victory. The biggest victory was achieved in the least expected time and the Jerivian King couldn't stop beaming due to it.

Shifting his gaze to his younger son who was standing beside the Commander, King Tobias said, "It's your first time, Orius. But you really exceed my expectation. I'm proud of you, son."

Commander Iria glanced at the Second Prince who didn't even bother to respond to his father. Then she said, "You're right, Your Majesty. His Highness is brilliant this time. If he didn't do that good of a job in cornering King Rozalez's soldiers, I will surely be in trouble."

King Tobias nodded and looked at his younger son again. However, just when he was about to speak up...

"I will go and rest in my chamber if there is nothing important. I'm tired."