Chapter 269. Conversation

A ghost of a smile touched his lips before he looked back over the rest of the crowd. Once the applause died down, William bowed his head.

"Thank you for the support. Truly, thank you for all of it." William said to the crowd. They all silenced and latched on to his every word as if it was the water they desperately needed to survive.

"I know my appearances to the public have always been limited over the years. I know it might be hard for you all to find trust or faith in me when you hadn't seen the way my leadership was. But I hope to gain your trust. I hope to gain your faith and prove to you that I am exactly what this kingdom needs. I am exactly what my father wanted for this kingdom."

William walked across the platform to address the other side of the room. "I've heard the doubt. I've seen the looks and the shock and realization that I'm the one who ended up with the crown. I assure you that I have trained my entire life for this title. I won't try to convince