Boshni seemed to understand and said, "I get it. So, the hero plays the role of a knight for a while, and with his prestige and abilities, he could soon become a king, couldn't he?"
Howard smiled wryly and replied, "If we follow your theory, that might indeed be possible."
The conversation with Boshni made Howard realize the potential problems his rapid ascent might cause.
In the story, the hero is someone else, and the reader has an objective viewpoint, able to make clear judgments.
But in Howard's own life, as he's living it firsthand, it's much harder for him to see himself objectively.
Howard nodded solemnly and thanked Boshni, "Thank you, I now understand the situation I'm in."
Afterward, Howard left the library. In the afternoon, a messenger from Duke Jiakai arrived, and Howard received him.
This messenger was the Duke's Minister of Foreign Affairs, who had come to improve relations with Howard.