“Can I steer?” asked King Asa. “You can do anything you like, you are the king,” said Brenddel as he handed the wheel to Asa. “Here. You need to be gentle with it, but firm at the same time. This ship has a lot of power, but it turns very easily. Do you see?” Asa took the wheel of the airship. He turned to the right and the entire ship moved. Asa said, “Whoa. Here, you… you take the wheel back.” But Brenddel just put his hands over Asa"s to steady the ship. “Just like this, my king. That"s better. Just keep it steady,” said Brenddel as he removed his hands. The ship held steady with the young king in control. “I can"t believe I"m really doing this!” said Asa. “I can"t believe that you convinced Trunculin to allow you to go. I know you are the king, but we both know how things really

