The Next Prince, Chapter 41 pg5
The Next Prince, Chapter 41 pg5
Before talking to her, he had studied the future prospects of the team and found that this young woman was a little more special than others. Because she came from such a poor city that she couldn’t even play fencing, due to expensive equipment beyond the reach of ordinary people.
People in Meenakarin really had it hard.
If that’s the case, it’s not surprising...nothing is strange about it, it’s all locked up and terrifying.
If Meenakarin saw Atsawathewathin as their own personal sun and Atsawathewathin allowed the state under his control to be in difficulty...habits like pressure and dissatisfaction would be there.
It’s not surprising that he would rise up to do something big like this.
“So, it means that motivation comes from hardship, it’s easy to think like that. In the end, Uncle Waseen had experienced a similar incident. Uncle was forced to repay the money to the Sovereign King within five years before he even got to building a railway, the agreement seemed unfair. How much money would it take to build the initial roads for five states, if he were to agree? He wouldn’t and just left.”
“...”
“If that’s the case, then it can be understood that the logic royal uncle had in mind was, and the intention was clear from the moment he said he did not want to be pressed by Atsawathewathin... and so he went along with my father.” Khanin felt like he was playing the role of an observant character in a detective series.
He tried to find inspiration. The more he dug, the more it seemed like he found nothing, but deep down there was still something lingering in his mind. Khanin had a suspicion that this matter might be related to the Sovereign King’s warehouse.
But he chose to keep this matter quiet for now. Because if he spoke out, it could have negative effects on himself.
“And if that’s the case, why didn’t he do it from the beginning? Why wait until the competition for Sovereign King... and why do it to my father as well.” Because my father is the best suited to be a shield for that person. He likes to hold himself above others, is confident in himself, and does not think that those beneath him would dare to bite back.
While he was lost in thought, Ramil’s question brought Khanin back to reality, and the young man took a breath. Because that was the matter he had spent all night analyzing and filtering through in order to make it easier for Ramil to understand everything.
“Why do it to your father in this way...”
“...”
“And he was afraid that if he just let your father go, then your father would come and compete for the thing he wanted, so he had to eliminate my father, using him as a tool alone.”
“...”
“As for why he didn’t do it from the beginning, then I ask why did I come to be in The Royal Palace now? It’s because according to the law, no one can enter or leave the palace freely. Except for during the competition for Sovereign King, and the coronation of the new Sovereign King, and even then the funeral ceremony of the previous Sovereign King had to be held back in their hometown.”
“...”
Only this competition allows everyone in the royal family to come and go freely in the palace. Another thing... Everyone participates together from different places. If it were you, you would have to fight four to one. Would you choose to fight them one by one until everyone else joins in and bites you, or would you gather everyone together and win in one fell swoop?”
“...”
“So the second option is already chosen: eliminate them all, tie them together, borrow the strength of others in areas where you can, and wait for the opportunity. The game is to eliminate enemies. Now everything is as easy as having someone peeling a banana and putting it in your mouth.”
“...” Ramil was quiet, the person who used to be so arrogant that he was trembling, showed clear signs that he agreed with Khanin’s thoughts until he couldn’t argue anymore.”
Inside the meeting room it was quiet again. Khanin’s eyes closed, the more information he analyzed, the clearer it became what game he was playing.
The young man thought back to the day several months ago when he practiced sword fighting with his father, recalling the words the other party spoke to him as a warning that what Tanattai had taught him was only useful at that time.
“My father trained him to be a real swordsman, but sword fighting is a Finite game, the game ends within a specified time. Therefore, the thing his son needs to consider is what.”
“Maintain the rules, defeat the opponent within the designated time.”
“Correct. So if you want to defeat an opponent who is superior within the designated time, but you still have to maintain the rules... what should you do?”
“There are two options. The first path is to practice by reading the opponent and finding weaknesses to exploit. As for the second option... It is to make the opponent violate the rules... and then we will win.” However, we cannot behave in such a way in every sport. Cheating during a competition will only make us dishonest.”
“But outside of the game, it may be possible to do so... right?”
“It is true that we can act appropriately outside of the game... therefore, the player must keep themselves in check, live mindfully, consider pros and cons, see the true intentions of people, who does what for whom, why... because in life, we cannot know for certain who will play outside the rules, a slight lack of attention may harm the player.”
“...”
“Do not forget that in every competition, we only want one winner, the player must observe how the game is played, how it unfolds, and do not forget, the truth is that, in this world, humans are inherently diverse and there are many people willing to break the rules to win. Because they believe it is easier than competing fairly.”
What father taught him allowed him to read the situation in a precise manner. At first, he may not understand the intentions of the person who initiated this evil story, but with enough information, it will allow him to understand it better.
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