“Paedyn Gray will once again compete in a series of Trials.” Giddy gasps ring out at his words, followed by bloodthirsty nods of approval. This is what they wanted—and their king provides. “These Trials,” Kitt continues, “will be for the future queen alone. They will be structured around the three B’s you all know my father to have lived by. It is bravery, benevolence, and brutality that make a great ruler. These events will test each of those qualities. This will allow Paedyn to prove herself worthy of the throne—and your loyalty.”
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