Those are one of the threats, yes. There was a particularly fearsome one that roamed our seas for many years, making it dangerous to travel to and from the mainland. And others that dwelled on nearby islands...
But I do believe the greatest danger comes from other people. Well... specific people.
[ That's not good. He debates whether to ask or not but he decides well, why not. She can always decide against it if she doesn't want to talk either. ]
They desire our divine relics. Their Church sent people to plunder our culture, stealing our relics from wherever they can find them. One man told me he would have burned my village to the ground, simply to get his hands on one.
Yes. He is a skilled warrior with an army of his own. What's more, he is protected by the king's magic. Under most circumstances, he simply cannot be harmed.
Until the day that the next king is decided, any person who attempts to kill a candidate for the throne will themselves perish due to the king's magic.
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But I do believe the greatest danger comes from other people. Well... specific people.
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[ That's not good. He debates whether to ask or not but he decides well, why not. She can always decide against it if she doesn't want to talk either. ]
What are they doing?
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[ His expression has a clear vibe of 'what the fuck is wrong with that guy'. ]
What's yours aren't treasures to be stolen.
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Truthfully, it shook my faith in the goodness of people, that one could be so cruel without a second thought.
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[ Very PG-13 language but he wasn't sure what to say. He's not so intense as to call people outright evil, most of the time. ]
I do think there's good people though. Even if at large, it doesn't look like it.
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After all, I was able to meet such kind people here. Including you, of course.
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[ WHO WOULD BE MEAN TO OUR SWEETEST EUPHA. ]
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Would that anyone could stop him.
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Like he is granted immortality or something?
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Precisely.
Until the day that the next king is decided, any person who attempts to kill a candidate for the throne will themselves perish due to the king's magic.
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[ Terrible system. He's clearly thinking along the lines of if I could I'd wreck his ass though. ]
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[ This isn't how priorities should work but UNLESS? ]
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she closes her eyes and gives a single nod. ]
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'Lowe finish Metaphor already' screams ]
I'm sorry.
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... Despicable as that man is, I also have myself to blame. I chose to take a risk, and I paid the price.
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Corner anything, even a mouse, and it will bite back.