Grand Duke Karlus had told me to get close to that boy.
But how exactly? I found this entire gathering uncomfortable.
"Why is a Habsburg intruding on this occasion?"
"Because the Grand Duke of Beren requested it. Is the Empire's crown prince insufficient for a mediation like this?"
"The imperial house has the authority to mediate disputes between princes, so I'll acknowledge it. But keep firmly in mind that my family and Your Highness's family are not on good terms. The same goes for the count palatine."
"Which is precisely why I have come to mediate."
I couldn't help thinking that if the Habsburgs got involved, this would balloon far beyond a matter between Beren and Bavaria. So I tried to quietly slip away, but the one who caught me was the imperial crown prince.
"Are you the crown prince of Beren?"
"No, Your Imperial Highness. I am merely a knight of Beren."
"Oh? Is a mere knight allowed to be present at an occasion like this?"
That's why I was trying to leave, you know?
