Chapter 1666: Chapter 1685: Not an Ordinary Person
Emil listened intently, his small face tense.
"From the moment His Majesty designated you as Prince and gave you this name, he has considered you the heir. No matter how brutal or tyrannical His Majesty may be, he would never make a foolish decision when it comes to the heir."
"How is that possible?" Emil was utterly shocked.
Could his uncle truly be grooming him as an heir? This... how could this be possible! Emil had never dreamed of such a thing, from the moment he could remember, the image of the Tyrant’s cruel gaze haunted him.
The Tyrant’s intention to kill him was known throughout the royal family.
"But haven’t you survived until now, and quite well at that?" Burbank saw right through Emil’s thoughts.
"His Majesty appointing you as heir is a fact known to the entire royal family. It is a rule that has been passed down for hundreds of years in the Kannaya Royal Family, and every king must follow it, including His Majesty. Otherwise, why do you think so many elders in the royal family are helping you, speaking on your behalf in private?" Burbank raised an eyebrow. "Even though you are Cassey’s son, you bear the surname Kannaya. Since His Majesty named you as the Prince, you should act according to your status, not repeatedly disappoint him and all of us."
"Don’t forget, we raised you, and it is His Majesty who has given you everything."
Emil was at a loss for words, his small cheeks pale and bloodless.
"As the heir of the royal family, when His Majesty is fighting to the death with the rebels, you should be prepared at any moment to ascend the throne. After all, if both of them die, you will be the new king of the royal family, won’t you? You need to show all of us your capability, ambition, and future."
After Burbank finished speaking, he shook his head and turned to leave.
The iron door closed, locking Emil inside once more. An elderly man stood at the entrance, wearing traditional Kannaya attire, with a white headscarf, and a face lined with the frosts of time, filled with worry. Seeing Burbank emerge, he said with concern, "He’s not even five yet. Do you think he understands everything you’ve told him?"
"I suppose so," Burbank gritted his teeth. "If he continues to be foolish, then get rid of him. The royal family doesn’t need a stupid heir."
The old man stared in shock, his hands trembling as if afflicted by Parkinson’s. "Absolutely not, we must at least give him time to grow. He’s still young, and he’s already more outstanding than most people."
"But he’s not like most people."
Burbank’s words made the old man tremble even more. "Burbank, you must not jest. This is no laughing matter! There’s no one more suitable than Emil to be the heir, even though His Majesty is still young, but..."
"Enough, I was just trying to scare you." Burbank couldn’t help but think inwardly, if not for His Majesty’s situation, he wouldn’t want Cassey’s son to become king! What luck he had, never being able to outmaneuver His Majesty, only for his son to become the final big winner.
In fact, His Majesty’s visit to see Emil today had already made things quite clear.
His Majesty’s physical and mental state is poor, and he even has self-destructive tendencies, which worry both us and his second brother. Initially, his second brother’s plan was to exclude His Majesty from this operation, but His Majesty insisted on participating personally.
His Majesty has even prepared for the worst.