"But Musillon is the kingdom's tumor! We must remove it at any cost." Lorne did not admit fault under Richard's verbal attack, his attitude was serious: "Whether it's me, Laine, or someone else, we cannot avoid Musillon. After all, the Lady's Oracle has made it very clear, whoever can conquer Musillon will be the new Duke of Musillon!"
Richard gently stroked his goatee, looked at Lorne for a long time, then nodded: "Hmm, regarding your persistence on this matter, you are correct, Leon Kohl. Some issues are matters of principle. Domestic strife within our kingdom is one thing, external matters are another. On major issues of principle, you must stick to your position. If you were to tell me now to give up attacking Musillon, then tomorrow I would write to Her Highness Mogiana, telling her I also wish Laine to succeed to the throne."
Lorne felt a cold sweat break out on his back.
