Question

read the text. prince felix urged calliope on at full speed, past the outer walls and beyond the last village marker. he took a moment to realize that this was farther than his father had ever permitted him to travel. he knew calliope was exhausted, but he didnt dare to pull back on the reins until they reached the west bank of the trident river. when they finally reached the rocky shore, prince felix and calliope both drank heavily from the cold, rushing water. from this distance, the castle looked less oppressive, and the terrible sound of the war drums was finally quieted. ahead, he could see the foothills of the shelterlands and the towering, uncharted mountains beyond. feeling inspired, he whispered reassuringly in calliopes ear as he considered the best point for crossing. \i cant believe i actually did it,\ prince felix murmured in amazement. calliope snorted and shook her head as though to show her approval. earlier that morning, as he snuck down the turret staircase, heart racing, prince felix replayed his fathers booming voice. it echoed with each footstep: \you will join our army in battle. this is your responsibility to the family. to the kingdom.\ but now, prince felix heard only the tall grass rustling in the wind, the shifting of calliopes hooves, and his own galloping heartbeat. imagining the guards assembling once they discovered his empty chambers, the prince took one final look over his shoulder. he turned calliope toward the rising sun and urged her on. which of the following statements is most likely true? prince felix prefers an uncertain future to joining his fathers army. prince felix is surprised by how much he misses being in the home he knows. prince felix is relieved that he can escape the castle and serve his kingdom in battle. prince felix is nervous about being unguarded and alone far from home.

Explanation:

Prince Felix sneaks away despite his father's order to join the army. He seems more at - ease away from the castle and the war drums, indicating he prefers an uncertain future over joining the army. There is no mention of him missing home, being relieved to serve in battle, or being nervous about being alone.

Answer:

Prince Felix prefers an uncertain future to joining his father's army.