An Alewine By Blood

Orius Aventine thought about Kerin's response. However, he wasn't convinced no matter how much he thought about it.

"He is not that kind of person, Kerin," he argued. "He loved the people more than he loved himself. He will not want to make them suffer just to avenge himself."

Kerin looked at the Second Prince who was still firm in his belief. He understood him but... he wanted the best for him. He deserved that.

"Commander Iria serves the King without knowing anything, Your Highness," Kerin stated. "Will you allow her to continue living that way? She is your twin sister, your only family."

"I will protect her," Prince Orius promptly uttered in a firm voice. "If the King isn't sincere in his affection for her, I will already stop her, Kerin. I only hold back all those years because this is the only way for me to protect her. However, if the King ever changed his mind, I won't be still. I will never allow her to suffer the same fate as our father."