41. An Heir’s Reply to a Witch

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Hag,

How many times do I need to tell you that I don’t need you or that crusty old wizard “guiding” me? I know how to be an Exarch. I was born to be one, after all! I also don’t wanna have to tell you again that it’s PRINCE Akio! Dad’s got a country, a crown, and an army. That’s enough of a king for me, even if he doesn’t like using that title.

Anyway, thanks for the answer. You’re not as stupid as you look, I guess. Maybe I’ll keep you around when I take the throne after all. It sure doesn’t hurt that you piss off the old guy so much. He spent an hour this morning lecturing me about how I shouldn’t listen to a warmongering crone like you! I expect you two to fight plenty while you’re here. Otherwise, I’m gonna get bored governing this nowhere island!

Your (Future) Ruler, 

Prince Akio