Taking a moment to gather his thoughts, Dustin replied, "Your Majesty, I haven't had the chance to interact with the princes. Thus, I lack the familiarity needed for a fair evaluation. Please, forgive me."

"It's alright if you're not familiar with them. Let me provide you with more insights," Valon said.

He wasn't one to back down and continued, "My eldest son possesses a calm temperament and grew up learning the ways of governance next to me.

"While he may not be able to expand our territ