But, just for a blink of an eye!
"Father, you must be kidding." The tremble in the third prince's voice was faint, and well hidden. The emperor didn't notice.
"My third son, do you think it was a mistake for me to want your second brother to become emperor?" The emperor lifted his head abruptly and asked the third prince.
"Your Majesty's decision must surely be right. The second brother is far above me in both talent and magnanimity. Currently, I have completely understood my own abilities, I just hope that in the future I'll be able to assist the second brother as much as I can," replied the third prince respectfully.
"Ha! It's really good that you think this way! With both of you brothers in the future, the unification of the mainland by the White Dragon Empire will soon happen!" The emperor was very pleased, and the gaze he cast at the third prince was even more affectionate.