Although the temptation of the imperial throne was immense, he knew his own limits. Moreover, his older brother had treated him reasonably well, constantly supplying him with various fine things. As he grew older, although he still harbored thoughts of the throne, he ultimately lacked the courage to take that crucial step.
He should have lived out the remainder of his life as a plain prince. Unfortunately, his older brother had once visited Shrek Academy, established some ties there, and subsequently became convinced that Soul Tools were detrimental. His brother began strictly prohibiting the development of offensive Soul Tools.
The official justification was a love for peace. However, highly offensive Soul Tools were something the Sun Moon Empire could choose not to employ, but it could never afford to lack them.
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