(18) Mark of a King

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  Arius I’ve forgotten that people acted different whenever the king is in their midst. With my father, it was a mix of terror, respect and also contempt. Most nobles who were supporting the traditionalist ways were cast away from court and what remained are those who agreed to my father’s “new ways” and me being back and killing the regent queen made them scorn me and fear for their position. While the traditionalists wait or supported me in taking back the throne to earn my favor. Back in the sands of the arena, with my bloody sword in hand and a collar with pikes towards my neck to keep me from shifting, I was celebrated every time I kill my foe. I’d both scorned and adored it, but right now, I prefer it. The moment that I got into academy, there wasn’t a sincere soul that appealed

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