Chapter 96 The Price of the Throne

[Ares] A lot had happened since Father announced that I would be heir to the throne. The noblemen buttered me up, and even Burian, who had been on Amos’ side, started to support me. Burian had asked to meet with me a few times, but I declined. Relying on aristocracy was not a long-term solution. All they cared about was whether their status would be threatened by a change in kingship, whereas all I cared about was the people of the empire. After the night of the full moon, I started to patrol around the borders of the capital under an assumed identity. My eyes were opened to many things I had never seen before. During the harsh winter, many people didn't have warm houses to live in. While the perimeter of the capital was relatively safe, the number of homeless people grew in places further from the capital. They wore thin layers and were too weak to keep their werewolf form. Hence, they huddled together to keep warm. Among those people were children, women, and disabled m