"Arkas, when he was a kid, was very ambitious. He still is. The only difference now is that he can no longer achieve his dreams himself."
I tore my gaze away from the shifting shadows and looked at Edgar. His expression was unreadable, but there was something distant in his eyes.
"As a child, Arkas wasn't the most talented among the Rayleigh family youths.
Being a royal family member meant expectations were sky-high, but he failed to meet them.
Not because he lacked the attitude or discipline, he was hardworking, determined but because he was too straightforward. Too stubborn. He had strong opinions and never hesitated to voice them.
That made enemies. Powerful ones. He stepped on too many toes, questioned too many decisions, and in the end, it cost him. He was expelled from Elite Unit 01 after repeatedly disobeying orders.
