A King in the Making

Maybe it was just that the rest of them were so hopeless in comparison, but at least this prince was taking action.

Even when speaking to Laxus, he was making an effort to communicate as an equal.

He possessed a genuine sense of justice, which—when considering the royal family's track record—made him perhaps the most reasonable one among them.

"You know what? I kinda respect you," Rocco admitted. "I'll cheer you on, Prince."

When Rocco spoke in a calm, sympathetic tone, the Crown Prince burst into tears.

At first glance, he had seemed like a confident and imposing figure, but now he had completely transformed into a tearful, emotional wreck.

Still, in a way, this overly dramatic display was oddly fitting for the royal family of this kingdom—it almost felt reassuring.

"Hmm... but, you know, maybe your approach wasn't the best," Rocco mused. "Ignoring people's feelings and forcing things never really ends well."