It would appear as though it is not a very good system for gods, either, if their children are to never ascend to their position.

[Structuring their hierarchy as such sounds like it would lead to false expectations... and eventually bitterness.]

...though favoring one child over another due to mere age also sounds... less than ideal. There are matters of knowledge, skill, and of temperament to consider. I would hardly be considered for the position my father holds, for example.

[So deep is he in thoughts of governance that only once he has worked through them does he circle around to the other connotation of the information Nico di Angelo has given.]

But you... you said you are the son of a god? And that you are a prince?

Should I be referring to you by your title?