[He sounds matter-of-fact and boastful, but the worst part is that, once she knows he's a king, knows his accomplishments, it's inevitable that she thinks of her father.
This man's legacy is one to be proud of, if he's telling the truth. If his people prospered so much then he has a right to be cocky.
Her father was humble, and peaceful. His people starved to death and were subjugated by awful human beings who knew they could get away with terrible things under a king who hated violence.
Nothing about this is fair, and her throat tightens up and she feels hot all over with shame and sadness, but she won't cry in front of him. She's a princess, too proud for that, and it will have to wait until she's alone with no one to see that moment of weakness.]
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This man's legacy is one to be proud of, if he's telling the truth. If his people prospered so much then he has a right to be cocky.
Her father was humble, and peaceful. His people starved to death and were subjugated by awful human beings who knew they could get away with terrible things under a king who hated violence.
Nothing about this is fair, and her throat tightens up and she feels hot all over with shame and sadness, but she won't cry in front of him. She's a princess, too proud for that, and it will have to wait until she's alone with no one to see that moment of weakness.]
Have you ever heard of Kouka Kingdom?