“Who’s your preferred candidate for the King?’ James asked.

After long contemplation, the King said, “In the beginning, it was you.”

“Me?”

James froze.

“Yes.”

The King continued, “Back when you were framed by the previous Emperor, I planned to introduce you to the world of politics. However, a lot happened afterward, and I realized that though you make a good general, you aren’t qualified to be a leader.”

James scratched his nose and asked, “What about now?”

The King clapped his ha