Magi x Fairy Tail crossover: prequel

Chapter 37

The scale started moving. After a bit of silence, Sin spoke. "How...how can you say I'm not suited to be a king?"

"Exactly. Sin has the wit and resourcefulness to be a leader... You just said so yourself, Princess Serendine! So why...?!" Ja'far said

"Because...a king doesn't need to be a leader. If a king holds all power, controls all, and commands all those around him, that doesn't prove that he has exceeded what it means to be 'king'. That would just make him a dictator. A king is surrounded by government officials, soldiers, nobles, and people in a variety of other official positions. He gathers their ideas and uses that combined knowledge to determine his policies. So even though the king has the right to decide how his country is run, his decisions aren't based solely on the knowledge of a single person. You're familiar with how this works, aren't you? When the president wasn't around, you were able to put your heads together and come up with solutions. At that time, you were without a leader, weren't you?" She referred to the time when Sin was a slave, and Ja'far had to do something.

"...Then what's the purpose of having a king? Aren't you being contradictory? Don't you want the power of a king yourself?" Sora said before Ja'far could

"I'm not being contradictory. Because a king's true purpose is to be...'a royal symbol' and nothing more." 

"A royal symbol?!" Ja'far shouted

"It's the same with your company. The Sindria Trading Company has been able to gain the trust of all its customers because it has the living legend Sinbad leading it. That's how a country works too. a king fulfills his duty as king by reigning from his throne and earning the respect and love of the people. Citizens of a country are unified, love their country, and put down roots there all because of the king. Such a country would be acknowledged by other countries as superior and it would be trusted. It's a cycle. A good king is not usually a good leader. It's enough that the king simply exists. In that case...what do you think the most important quality of a king is?" This confused everyone.

"His personality, and how he does things...?" Sora said, giving it a try. Serendine shook her head.

"What...?" Ja'far asked while she put her hand across her chest.

"Blood. No matter what kind of person takes over as king, a royal bloodline is necessary for the longevity of a country. Blood connects the country with its people and is the bond that solidifies a country's strength. That is why the Royal Family is special. The blood that flows through their veins exists for the sake of their country and the thousands of citizens they support. That's not only true for Parthevia. Heliohapt is the same. You saw the people of the former king's faction who supported the young king Sharrkan, right? Why do you think they were so desperate to put such a young prince on the throne? It's because those brothers have the blood of an unbroken line of kings flowing through their veins. No one else has that. Blood alone holds such absolute power... In other words, that's what a king really is..." Sin's eyes widened.

"Ya know, I think all kings started from lower ranks and then made their way upward. When they have children, that's when blood is necessary." Sora said

"Yes, you are correct, Sora, but blood is the most important thing that makes a king." Seren looked towards her.

"You don't have to be royalty to be king! You start from scratch and then make your way upwards! Blood isn't the only thing that makes a king! It's how he acts is what does! I think your way of thinkin' is wrong! I believe Sin can make himself king without royal blood! So what if he isn't royalty? He can still make a difference if he becomes king! Sin is different!" Sora closed her eyes. Sin looked at her, shocked.

"I admit Sin is strong." Seren looked towards Sin, with him doing the same. "You have courage, intelligence, and power, More than anyone else... More than enough. But you can't change your bloodline. You don't have the blood of kings flowing through your veins. So I'd like to ask you one more time... Sinbad...don't be so particular about creating a country. Isn't the company you have now enough?" She looked saddened by this. "You can never truly become a king. Despite that...do you insist on continuing to wish for a country to help you change the world?"