Chapter 42: Sword to Sword

(Zavier's POV)

As the days went by, tensions began to rise within the kingdom. It seemed that my brother's loyalists were becoming more vocal, and I could sense that a confrontation was inevitable.

I called for a council of my most trusted advisors and commanders to discuss the matter. We sat in my chambers, poring over maps and strategy. My eyes kept drifting towards the window, where I could see the guards posted outside, keeping watch for any signs of trouble.

Finally, one of my advisors spoke up. "Your Highness, we cannot ignore the fact that your brother has a significant number of supporters within the kingdom. If we move against him, we risk alienating a large portion of the population."

I nodded thoughtfully. "I understand that, but we cannot allow him to continue to undermine my rule. We must take action."

Another advisor spoke up. "Perhaps there is a way to resolve this peacefully. We could negotiate with your brother and come