Leandros’s POV 

King Iliad broke down, his demeanor changing totally from that of a tormentor to a victim. However, his tears failed to move the council. 

“I was protecting my kingdom and my daughter from the evil tribrid king, Konstantin Barberis, of the kingdom of Vradeto, on Mount Tymphe. He has attacked us five times over the last two years. This time, he threatened to use unfair means if I didn’t surrender my kingdom and my daughter to him.” 

While King Iliad wept bitterly, ...