After exchanging a jest, Ronin and Lurans sat down to seriously discuss the situation they were about to face.
Although this world lacked a proverb like "a kingdom cannot be without its king for even a day," the sentiment was a shared consensus.
The Oduin Kingdom was now without a king or a male heir, so selecting a new monarch would undoubtedly be the most pressing matter moving forward.
Ordinarily, this would be a simple affair. After all, Bruno still had daughters; his eldest could simply inherit the throne.
But now there was Ronin—a Legendary powerhouse the likes of which hadn't been seen in centuries. Crucially, he was also the husband of Bruno's younger daughter and the key figure in the Crown Prince's capture.
This forced many to consider, when making their choice, whether selecting the Eldest Princess Sharon would mean offending Ronin.
Many were concerned: What was Ronin's stance on the matter?
