Anyways, how annoying. 

"Oh, um... Is this a nuisance for you?"

As a young man who had been dealing with old sly political monsters since he was born, Zantes seemed to have read that I wasn’t happy from my expression. I didn't hide my expression on purpose, but he read it well nonetheless. It was true, the crown prince repaying the favor unilaterally was a nuisance. I was satisfied with the ordinary, bottom of the ladder job. A peaceful life, where you could get off work on time and relax with your friends, was the kind of life I wanted. Sometimes when my daily life got boring, I’d wear a mask and go to Count Druval's house. These were the days I dreamed of when I was training with my father, Old Man Weger, and Elder Mirpa.

Looking at the flustered crown prince, I smiled. "To tell you how I feel honestly, despite being rude, you saw it correctly. Zan… no, Your Highness the Crown Prince, I seek freedom, just as you do."

The crown prince was surprised by my direct response, but soon nodded as if he were disappointed. "I see. It seems I have failed to consider your perspective again."

Seeing him so glum, I drank the remaining tea in my cup and said, "That's all right. It’s not all that inconsiderate. If you would like, I can be a friend you can talk...