Marik almost laughed seeing the stupid crown prince fall into his trap so easily. As someone with vast experience living in both beastman and human civilizations, he knew that humans' insecurity tended to get the best of them.
Once they felt insecure, they'd try their best to maintain their position, or do something to make themselves look stronger or more capable, just like how the Crown Prince wanted to cement his position as the future King of Barion Kingdom.
'And once he joins the war, it shouldn't be difficult to kill him. This war will be huge enough to destroy both kingdoms and keep Kael busy for a good while.'
"Then, I'll be staying in the camp while you do the skirmish, Your Highness. I am but a mere feeble merchant. I might be tall, but I've never learned martial arts and have no idea how to hold a weapon."
