It takes great wisdom to know what responsibilities one can endure, and when one should pass them on. The Empi--Kingdom's safety is the biggest concern. [At least that's how he has been taught it.]

Your kindom was stable after you left, yes? [That was a big matter.] You discharged your duty with honor. What other could gainsay that?

[He gets it? but he also doesn't get it.] But then you lose the element of surprise.