Yes. That's the nature of kingship.

[now this is laurent being aggressive. has poor Ignis been upset by him? because all those have been batting around with claws sheathed. his claws are out, giving up everything for a victory is the entire shtick of a magi, take fucking notes.]

Is this the first time the universe isn't bending over for you, is that's why? Something happen to Noctis?