Hidden Sorrows and the Quest for Justice

"But I am so sad and embarrassed to see all these criminal activities flourishing in our kingdom. Many we have caught, but my dad, the king, didn't deem it fit to give them severe punishment. He hoped that they would change. Really? He should know that such people are bent on going through the crude way; loyalty and honesty aren't part of them." Adrian said, expounding. "I understand, my prince, but sometimes people can change for the better," Leonidas replied as Adrian chuckled slightly.

"Funny to hear that from you, Sir Leonidas. We all know how politics goes, and giving the guilty a second chance doesn't guarantee he wouldn't repeat the offence. My dad, the king, is just a bit blinded by his pure heart and emotions. He loves all, and I respect him for that, but sometimes the heart is hardened on certain occasions," Adrian said.