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Chapter 704 - Towards the sea

If Old King Khabrias, before his untimely death, held the record for oldest ruler in the Alliance, then King Ianthinos of Gorgyma would hold the record for the youngest.

He was only twelve when he took the throne after his father was poisoned by his trusted aide, a member of a rebellion that had formed during his grandfather's reign.

Due to his young age, Ianthinos should not have had to take the throne, at least, not until he was old enough to do so.

Unfortunately, the person that served as regent, instead of accepting his position, deigned Ianthinos fit and so, allowed him to rule in place of his father.

As it was, Gorgyma was a mess as the rebellion gained strength amongst the people, a result of the policies put in place by Leokrates, Ianthinos deceased father.

"We must make a decision now, Your Highness!" An elder of the King's council exclaimed, aware of the disaster that was sure to come should the rebellion not be put to rest.

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