“I like you, James. I’ll do anything for you and help you to the best of my ability. For you, I will control the Cadens and gain political allies to help you gain the upper hand in the election. I will campaign for you and help you ascend to the throne of the King.”

The more she said, the more agitated she became.

At that moment, James was lost in thought. Images began appearing in his mind─vast swathes of territory, a harem of beauties and concubines, and the night-time scenery of a prosper