The past of Ernest and Rodrigo

"I'm just savoring this moment. We've been hiding out in this Kingdom together for almost a year now." Ernest continued amusingly, but his eyes betrayed his nostalgia.

"I would love to see your family's reaction if they saw your talent."

Rodrigo did not react immediately. His gaze remained fixed on the horizon, his expression indecipherable.

"It won't change anything whether he knows it or not. I would even suffer more contempt from my brothers."

Ernest smiled bitterly when he heard this.

"But just a few years ago, no one would have bet on you. Me, maybe, because I always knew we were destined for something greater... But the others? They never would have imagined that the 'incapable prince' would hide such a legacy within him."

Rodrigo glanced at Ernest.

"Who are you calling an incapable prince? Even if I am one, I am certainly not the only one here."

Ernest pretended to be offended.

"Ouch. But it's true."