*Ainslee*
“That is a fantastic idea,” King Axel says after a pause. “Yes, Kris would be ideal in this situation.”
“Er… but… he’s… a bit… um… torture-y… Your Majesty,” I gulp. “Maybe he wasn’t such a good suggestion?”
“Nonsense,” King Axel responds, standing. “He will get done what needs doing. And he knows better than to make me angry. I will be quite upset if he gets… what did you say?” He shakes his head, unwilling to use my not-quite-a word. “If he tortures anyone. At any rate, I will be most displeased if he makes me regret appointing him.”
That made sense. Kris will have no qualms about throwing the bad leaders to the wolves--literally. He will get the territory under control, and governed according to the king’s standards. He might be absolutely ruthless in some cases, but he wou
