[ a shrug. ]

Weren’t like he knew who he were when he threw his hat in the ring. I get it’s kinda weird, but if you ask me… I reckon the previous king knew somethin’ were gonna happen to him, and put somethin’ in place to make it harder for the bastards most likely to off him to get what they want.

Plus the alternative’s a guy who’s gonna turn everyone into Humans, so.