Within the gilded halls of Aurelia Palace...
"Your Majesty, this old minister must impeach the Crown Prince!" Caelen declared, his voice slicing through the victory celebrations.
"You stubborn old goat!" barked Steven, his armored frame shaking with indignation. "The Prince returns triumphant, yet instead of praising him, you dare distort the truth?"
Robert's grip tightened on his sword. "Damn it, Caelen! When the Prince deserves rewards for his victories, you accuse him? Have you lost all decency?" The general glared daggers, having assumed the minister came to commend the Prince's valor.
Emperor Denny arched an eyebrow. "Oh? And what exactly do you charge our son with?" His tone laced with weary amusement. Typical Caelen - always souring joyous occasions.
Prince Alderic's laugh was
