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THIS! if it came down to it, rishar would 100% choose etienne over the kingdom. him choosing to fight all those years and gain allies was only for the mc- in order to have the power to protect and serve him as a king. the biggest hurdle to etienne is his mom, so as soon as she’s out of his path he’ll definitely grow more into an outwardly charismatic and selfless leader
also im hoping for that too, the prince breaking out of his own prison would be so symbolic! it’d really show how much he values benevolent powers in his kingdom and has the will to rule (by protecting himself/his people)
In all honesty the more I read the more I am convinced there isn’t anyone better than him as a ruler. Everyone is so focused on their own goals and I kinda don’t feel ANY energy of a ruler neither in the ML neither in his father neither in his mother.
Rishar is strong but not as emperor kinda? Etienne is way too smart, the only thing he lacks is confidence and maybe independence.
Wouldn’t mind seeing him ad emperor in the end, I hope he does whatever he wants tho. Maybe being free is the best way ‘cause he spent his life being used and manipulated, he doesn’t need anybody that protects him. I like Rishar but I hope the one who will save Etienne is Etienne himself, because I believe he can do so and doesn’t need to ask sorry to anybody fuck!