The naive prince, who was devoted to improving his people's lives, openly opposed the angels' policies at a royal council meeting.
The nobles exchanged glances. Reducing the tribute would indeed improve the people's lives in the short term, but those were the mighty angels...
Overruled by the nobles, the prince's proposal was rejected. Fortunately, Lord Lucifer, who governed the kingdom, showed mercy and did not kill him for blaspheming against the gods. He merely banished him from the royal city.
The king felt sorry for his son, but there was nothing he could do. He kept his head lowered and said nothing.
The prince stood beneath the city gate and turned back in fury. All he saw was Lucifer's gentle smile, like a mischievous kitten watching a half-dead mouse.
The prince snorted, then spurred his horse toward the open fields...
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.
