Bzzt, bzzt, bzzt!

At the noise, a man’s face appeared on the otherwise transparent bead.

[How are things going on your end, Grand Duchess Kathryn?]

“There’s more to him than I expected.”

[Ho… You’re telling me that the Grand Duchess has grown fond of that prince?]

The man sounded surprised by Kathryn’s statement.

“Whether I like him or not, I have to admit to you the truth. At the very least, Her Highness the Imperial Princess would not get hurt if she’s with him. He’s someone that we must keep as an ally.”

[I can’t believe that the strict and meticulous Grand Duchess is saying such things. I was quite worried that he would abuse the deal that he has with His Majesty, but it seems like things went well.]

Aeria had a lot of enemies within the Empire even with the protection of Grand Duchess Kathryn, Crown Prince Alberth, and Emperor Deorte, who was hailed as the Supreme Emperor. Due to the deep hatred and disgust towards beastfolk that the empire’s citizens had, many still looked down upon her. That was why she required protection.

[You suddenly appeared and asked for a spar, so he must have been unprepared. Aeria will probably get mad at you once she finds out. She’s a kind and gentle child, but her temper is quite bad too.]

“I don’t intend to pass this complicated...