Provoke and taunting him

Jolthar's expression remained unreadable. He had expected this question.

"Prince Milan invested in the barony," he stated plainly. "He saw potential in our development and provided financial backing."

Alden's eyes flickered with something unreadable—perhaps mild surprise, perhaps something else. "Prince Milan, you say?"

"That's right," Jolthar confirmed. "The prince has taken an interest in Tekkora."

The mention of Milan's name made the envoys pause for a moment. It was one thing to investigate a small barony, but bringing royalty into the equation made things more complicated. Still, Alden wasn't ready to back down.

Jolthar had mentioned Milan deliberately, and he wanted to see if they are here because of him. And judging by his reaction, they might be a possibility.