While Nozomu was taking Taisetsuna to near the wall of the Academy to wake her up again, in the Empire, Ahmed Khan, the only son of the Emperor was in the back garden of his father’s Castle frowning while reading a book and seated on a bench in the shade of a tree.
One of his father’s Ministers was next to him because, besides being the Emperor’s Minister, he was also the Prince’s tutor.
The old Minister cleared his throat and asked, “Your Highness, is something upsetting you? You seem somewhat distracted.”
“You noticed? Well, maybe it has something to do with that deadline my father gave you and the other Ministers. You have always been with me. You taught me how to read and write, while my father... Well, let’s just say he is not the most caring of parents. Did you already think of a plan to carry on with his idea of conquering the Principality?”
“Your Highness is well-informed. I am sure it wasn’t me that leaked anything regarding that matter, so I wonder who it was."