To his credit, Vladislav had no problem biting the bullet and telling his younger brother he was wrong and that he apologised. He even praised his initiative for resizing and renovating the schools as well.
“I only wish you had let me in on it,” said the King. “Estoyya is my responsibility, too. I do not wish its people to think I do not care for them.”
“None of them believe that,” Niklaus reassured his older brother. “I was just enjoying taking care of the place. I suppose it became a passion project of mine. You know how much I hate my royal duties. This never felt like a duty, more like something that had to be done.”
“You have both made me proud and shown just how capable you are,” the King said as that pride echoed in his voice. “It is time to trust you with more.”
“Please don’t,
