Why I Am the Best Choice to Be King

Let’s be blunt, shall we? The competition for Queen Seraphine’s hand is not just about love or lust or even simple power — it’s about who can best safeguard and elevate Caer Thalor. And let me tell you, Anonymous, if you think Atticus with his honor-bound sword arm or Lucien with his dusty law tomes are the right choices, you’re either naive or misinformed. The game of thrones isn’t played on a battlefield or in a library; it’s won and lost in the shadows, in the whispered secrets of courtiers and the hidden intentions of neighboring kingdoms. That’s where I excel. My upbringing in Aeshryn wasn’t just about learning how to seduce or kill; it was an education in reading people, manipulating situations, and always staying two steps ahead. Those aren’t just useful skills for a king — they’re essential.

But perhaps you’re wondering what makes me more qualified than, say, Tristan Beck with his silver tongue? It’s quite simple really: while Tristan talks his way into influence, I actually have influence. The networks I’ve built over years of intelligence work give me access to information that others can only dream of possessing. Want to know what Virelund is planning before they make their move? Done. Need insight into the economic troubles brewing in Celaire that could destabilize trade? Easy. My connections run deep and wide across all five realms — something no other consort candidate can boast. And unlike Lucien who merely studies power from afar, I’ve actively wielded it for years within Aeshryn’s shadow court.

Some might argue my morally ambiguous nature makes me unfit to rule alongside Seraphine. But let me ask you this: do you want a king who has never had to make hard choices? Who hasn’t faced himself in the darkness and come out stronger because of it? My past may be chequered but it has prepared me uniquely for this role. When threats emerge from unexpected places (and they will), when difficult decisions need making without time for sentimentality (and they do), when diplomatic finesse requires more than charm but actual leverage… that’s when my experiences will prove invaluable. Seraphine needs someone who understands both her strength as a ruler and her vulnerabilities as a woman — someone who can shield her from harm without clipping her wings.