[ Dhaos listens closely to every word that comes, and indeed, he believes that is good enough reason right there to be loyal to such a king, beyond anything else he has heard Selena say about him. ]

I see. An act like that is certainly something I would not think of as mad, although I suppose I can see why others in his position may think so. It appears some of those in a position to rule can forget that benevolence is one of many qualities in assisting in keeping the peace and safety of those who live within their kingdom.

[ He pauses, thinking upon something, but only for a moment. ]

...It is good to know your own emperor is not one who did.