After a few seconds of careful thought, Theo nodded. "My father did say something about your situation, and he didn't need to say another."
"What did he say?" Hedrick asked in a hurry.
"He Told me, 'You know what you have to do.'" Theo raised his head, "That's all His Majesty had to say. No higher declaration, no supreme commission… An that's all Your Majesty needs as well."
Hedrick let a slow, curious smile form. "I always assumed your father to be the most arrogant man I've met. It appears he's passed that trait on to his sons as well."
