Chapter Twenty-five

As Aiden meets with Jason, he can't help but feel the weight of the kingdom on his shoulders. The possibility of war looms over them, and he knows that the decisions he makes could mean the difference between life and death for many people.

"Jason, I need your expertise," Aiden says, his voice serious.

Jason nods, his expression just as grave. "What's the situation?"

"A clan in the west has been making threatening moves. I fear that they may be preparing for war."

Jason's brow furrows. "What makes you think that?"

"I've received word from our scouts. They've seen an increase in military activity in the area."

Jason nods thoughtfully. "We could try diplomacy first, see if we can reach a peaceful solution."

Aiden shakes his head. "I don't think that will work. We've tried to negotiate with them before, but they've always been difficult."

Jason rubs his chin. "Then we'll need to prepare for battle. We can start by reinforcing our borders and training our troops."

Aiden nods, feeling grat