Together

I look at the Crown Prince holding Sylvia.

If what Sylvia said was true, wasn't the Crown Prince her younger brother?

Why was he supporting Sylvia like this?

My thoughts lingered on that for only a moment.

"Even so, she is my sister and the rightful heir!"

"And she has a Stigma."

The Emperor replied calmly, meeting his eyes.

"What do you plan to do?"

"...Pardon?"

"What will you do for your sister, who might become a traitor? That's what I'm asking."...