Rise of The Fallen Son-in-law Vol. 2

Chapter 31:

The tension in the room was palpable as the king's gaze fell upon each of them in turn. He was clearly weighing the pros and cons of joining their cause, but it was hard to tell what he was thinking. Miss Fee shifted uncomfortably under his scrutiny, while Talia stood her ground, determined to make her case. Only Robin seemed unfazed, her expression calm and focused.

After what felt like an eternity, the king finally spoke. "What makes you think I can be of any help?" he asked, his tone skeptical. "I'm a man of peace, not war."

Talia took a stand. "In order for there to be peace, there must first be war. We are simply preparing for it."

"It's not that simple," the king replied, a hint of frustration in his voice. "You're asking me to throw my people into the fire, with no guarantee of success. And even if we win, what then? Will we have truly achieved peace, or will we simply have set the stage for the next war? There must be another way."

The room was silent as everyone considered th