All troubles are born from self-interest!
Initially, Caesar IV didn't want Alpha the First to go on an expedition. The issues with the Earth Core race had nearly been settled through negotiations with the domestic major nobles, only the fulfillment of benefits remained.
Alpha the First suddenly jumped into the fray, and the vested interest groups within The Royal Family were not pleased.
Why share the feast if one can dine alone?
Moreover, the appetite of the major nobles is not small. If real compromises are made with them, the royal family's profits would shrink by at least sixty percent.
Unable to withstand the pressure from within The Royal Family, Caesar IV had no choice but to opt for compromise.
As he watched his own ancestor lead the troops out, his heart was the most conflicted.
