⤷ the royal exchequer

@♤ kim hoseok ᵖʳᶦⁿᶜᵉ The air in the grand hall of Pyrolith's royal palace hung heavy with the weight of history and unresolved tension as Changkyun, his expression carefully composed, made his way toward Prince Hoseok. Their relationship had always been strained, marked by conflicting ideologies and opposing agendas that had kept them at odds for years. But now, with the fate of their kingdom hanging in the balance, Changkyun knew that they had no choice but to set aside their differences and work together for the greater good.

As he approached Hoseok, Changkyun could feel the weight of the proposal he carried like a burden upon his shoulders. It was a bold and audacious plan, one that would require a substantial investment of resources and manpower, but Changkyun was convinced that it was their best chance at securing victory in the ongoing conflict that threatened to tear their kingdom apart.

"Hoseok," Changkyun greeted the prince with a respectful nod, his tone carefully neutral as he addressed his longtime adversary. "I trust you're well." His words were polite, but there was an underlying tension beneath the surface, a silent acknowledgment of the animosity that simmered between them. "Give me an answer, Hoseok," Changkyun demanded, his voice low and dangerous. "Now. We don't have the luxury of waiting for your approval. Lives are on the line, and every moment wasted brings us closer to our enemies' doorstep." For a long moment, there was silence between them, the tension in the air thick and suffocating.