"You are the official ministers of this kingdom, meant to set an example for its civilians. Yet you use crude and degrading words, not just against anyone, but against a princess of another kingdom. It makes me question whether we need to reconsider who is truly worthy of their positions."
Saying that Ivan met his father's eyes, who was silently watching everything unfold.
Iskara finally spoke, his voice slicing through the tense courtroom. "It seems a reform is overdue, considering the blatant disrespect displayed in my court today."
"Your Majesty! Forgive us if anything has offended you or the prince, but Minister Silas was merely-"
"Merely voicing concerns?" Iskara's cold, thunderous tone cut him off.
