Horace set aside the part that made him ** for the moment and had to admit that the plan had a decent chance of working.
Godwyn had no interest in the throne. Although he was the eldest prince, he got along better with the Ancient Dragons than with those nobles.
Messmer and his sister had grown used to staying with him and likewise had no interest in the throne. Besides, the Erdtree rejected them both, so they would face countless obstacles if they wanted to rule.
Morgott and Mohg were brothers born of the same mother. Whatever else happened, Morgott would not screw his younger brother over.
Miquella... uh, before he gained his charm, "he" really wasn't much of a threat. Probably...
The only problem...
"Marry Miquella?" Horace looked at Mohg. Miquella shouldn't have his charm ability yet, should he? Had he acquired it while Horace was away?
"Are you serious?"
"Of course!" Mohg said without a hint of shame.
"It's a political marriage! Besides, Miquella's so pretty! Blond, gentle, and..."
The more he talked, the more excited he became. He even blushed a little.
Horace: "..."
The boy really didn't seem to mind. He even seemed to be looking forward to it.
Snap out of it. A femboy ruined your last life. Don't make the same mistake in this one!
"And then?" Horace suppressed the urge to snark and let Mohg continue.
"Even if you win everyone over and inherit the throne, then what?"
"Then comes the best part!" Mohg gesticulated wildly.
"I'll turn the Golden Dynasty into the Blood Dynasty!"
"I'll use Mother's power to reshape the Order! Let blood and fire become the new order!"
"Control Leyndell, control the Great Erdtree, and have timing and terrain on my side-that's an absolute advantage in the Thousand-Year Contest!"
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