**Chapter 15: Ace's Genius**

In the grand library of the palace, Ace sat quietly, surrounded by stacks of books and papers. His siblings had long since given up trying to understand his love for reading and learning, but King and Religious encouraged his curiosity. As he pored over a particularly complex tome, his mind began to wander, and he started to formulate plans. Ace's genius was not just in his intelligence, but also in his ability to think critically and strategically. He had a unique perspective on the world, and his love for reading had given him a wealth of knowledge to draw upon. As he sat in the library, he began to think about the challenges that his family faced, and how he could use his skills to help them. King, Religious, and their children had been dealing with the aftermath of Victoria's attempts to sabotage their relationship. Victoria, still seething with anger and resentment, had been quietly gathering allies and resources, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. But Ace was determined to stay one step ahead of her. As he read, Ace's eyes scanned the pages, taking in information and storing it away for future use. He was particularly interested in the art of strategy and tactics, and he spent hours studying the great minds of the past. He knew that knowledge was power, and he was determined to use his knowledge to protect his family. Meanwhile, in another part of the palace, Jack was getting into his usual mischief. He had convinced Queenston to help him pull off a prank on Madame LeRoux, the royal chef, and the two of them were sneaking around the kitchen, trying to avoid detection. Ambrosia, who had been watching from a distance, couldn't help but giggle at her brothers' antics. She loved Jack's sense of humor and Queenston's calm and collective nature. The three of them were inseparable, and their bond was strong. As Ace continued to read and learn, he began to formulate a plan to deal with Victoria once and for all. He knew that it wouldn't be easy, but he was determined to use his intelligence and strategic thinking to outmaneuver her. With a newfound sense of confidence, Ace closed his book and stood up, stretching his long limbs. He knew that he had a lot of work ahead of him, but he was ready for the challenge. As he walked out of the library, he was greeted by his family, who were all gathered in the throne room. King and Religious sat on their thrones, surrounded by their children. "Ace, what have you been up to?" King asked, his eyes shining with pride. Ace smiled, his eyes sparkling with intelligence. "Just reading and learning, Father," he said. Religious smiled, her eyes warm with affection. "We're proud of you, Ace. You're going to do great things." As the family continued to chat and laugh, Ace couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. He knew that he had found his place in the world, and he was determined to use his gifts to make a difference. The royal family was in for a wild ride, but with Ace's genius and strategic thinking, they were ready for whatever challenges came their way. As the day drew to a close, Ace sat down with King and Religious to discuss his plan to deal with Victoria. He explained his strategy, using his knowledge of history and tactics to outline a series of steps that would outmaneuver Victoria and protect the royal family. King and Religious listened intently, their eyes shining with pride and admiration. They knew that Ace was a genius, and they trusted him to handle the situation. With a plan in place, the royal family felt a sense of relief and confidence. They knew that they had Ace watching their backs, and they were ready for whatever challenges came their way.