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Upon reaching the gleaming palace, he met his father, a king burdened with years of sorrow and hope. King Rodri welcomed Kean as his son—a stark contrast to the life he had known by the river. Yet doubts clouding Kean’s newfound identity remained; he feared he lacked the qualities expected of a prince.
Shadows of Ambition
Days morphed into a blend of royal training and introspection for Kean, but dark clouds lingered over the kingdom. Whispers emerged about Duke Marga, a nobleman with sinister ambitions who sought to usurp the throne. Hearing rumors of Duke Marga’s plot to attack, Kean’s desire to take action blossomed.