While he did not like he was the one who had to put a end to the beacon, he knew that he had to choice....nor did he want to disappoint his mother, his people, or the kingdom...he stood straight up and "Smiled" to her mother
"Selkie, Silence! You we're not told to speak, now we're you? Listen Mother....i have no choice and i know that, i promise i will make our kingdom proud..!"