Chapter 50: "A Game of Shadows

"The kingdom is looking perfect and beautiful," Prince Rogba remarked, his eyes fixed on the enchanting view.

"Truly, it'll be a disappointment when the owner realizes he has made a mistake," the third prince responded cryptically, leaving an air of intrigue.

"I didn't make any mistake, bro. Did you think your son would threaten my throne?" Prince Rogba countered, a sharp edge in his voice.

"Your throne?" the third prince inquired, puzzled by his brother's implication.

"Yes, your spy didn't tell you about the second prince. Oh, you don't know, you can't, because he is no ordinary businessman. He's a powerful man with great alliances. When he returns, he'll flex his might," Prince Rogba explained, revealing a deeper layer of the complex dynamics at play.

"Let's see," the third prince responded, abruptly departing. As he left, Prince Rogba's shadow guards emerged from the shadows.

"Where are your men?" Prince Rogba asked one of the guards.

"They are ready for your order," the guard replied, his demeanor unwavering.

"What did you bring?" Prince Rogba inquired, his curiosity piqued.

"The second prince has sent word that the king of Ijebu empire has accepted your hand in alliance," the shadow guard revealed. A sly smile crept across Prince Rogba's face, a testament to the unfolding game of shadows and intrigue.

The sun had dipped below the horizon, casting the kingdom into twilight. Secrets and plots, thicker than the darkness, wove their way through the corridors of power. The tale had taken an intriguing turn, a dance of strategy and alliances.

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