Someone probably brought it inside the royal castle in order to overthrow the kingdom."
"What do you think their aim is?"
"By harming the princess, it might be a warning that the incident from the other day isn't over--no, perhaps, they want to plant the seed of anxiety in the royal castle."
It seems the prince is satisfied with my answer, he's contemplating things.
I told it like so in order to make him understand, but in fact, I think this incident was simply one of the trap for the greater demon attack back then that was activated late.
Looking at the circumstantial evidence, normally you'd have judged that the criminal is Marquis Kelten who gave Hisui to Princess Doris.
It's most likely a plot by people who want to keep him, who's been called a patriot, away from military.
There's a possibility that it was done by someone related to this [Highness] from the green demon's secret plot, but I think that possibility is low.
Those guys are looking for orbs in order to [Hatch] the [Highness].
Their actions are too far apart with each other, hence why I think so.
"Seed of anxiety huh--"
After muttering that, the prince survey the people in the room, and nods once.
"--It's certainly effective it seems. In the name of crown prince Soltrick Shiga, I order. I forbid you to disclose the incident that occurred here. Take it in your heart because people who violate it will be punished."
The people in the room kneel and bow to the prince's dignified words.
As expected. Thanks to that my doing won't leak outside.
"Viscount. My sisters life would have been no more if it wasn't for you. If you want, you can marry either of them. How about it?"
Your eyes aren't laughing, Prince!
And also, Princess Shistina, please don't look so happy!
"I am very honored with the offer, but I am merely an upstart noble. Such an honor is beyond my position."
"Then shall I raise your peerage?"
A prince doesn't have that kind of authority right?
"No, my current position as viscount is already too excessive--"
"Then how about government post? The current Kelten's successor is a bit incompetent you see. You should be able to work well right?"
Oy oy, Marquis Kelten's successor is an authority of military right?
To give such position to an upstart noble, that's too unnatural even if it's for raising my position.
"Your highness, you jest. An official position for a fledging lowest seated upper noble does not exist."
"Right.... Then let me hear your wish. I'll grant it with my authority as a crown prince."
There isn't any in particular, but I can't exactly say "none."
Something that can only be granted by a prince, something that's moderately valuable.
Moreover, something that won't burden the kingdom.
....Yup, I just got the right idea for it.
"Then let me take up on that offer--may I have a letter of introduction to Echigoya Firm?"
"Echigoya Firm?"
Arisa and Mia who know the truth probably see it as a charade, but they prudently keep silent.
I think I should ignore them staring at me with mouth half open though.
"I have heard that that company makes very excellent magic swords, but I cannot order it since I don't have a letter of introduction. With a letter of introduction from your highness, Echigoya Firm shouldn't be able to bluntly refuse."
"I can grant you those magic swords myself though?"
"No, the kingdom's magic swords should only be used by the knights of kingdom. Having the letter of introduction is quite enough for me."
I can make 10 of them in parallel if I just have 30 minutes after all.