The Rise Of An Empire In Ancient Europe - Chapter 6 - The Chess Player

... vy with unspoken thoughts. Finally, Oliver broke the stillness.

"It's such a pity darius the Younger is dead!" he said, his tone tinged with regret. "He might have been a Persian prince, but he was polite, generous, and always willing to help others. And let's not forget—he was incredibly handsome! Even the Queen of Cilicia fell for him. If he had lived, he would have made a great king!"

Juleios suppressed a laugh, his inner monologue brimming with sarcasm. Good looks and being g ...