So a Monster Bastard Was Impersonating Him?

There needs to be an official record of this matter.

The people of [White Shadow] and I were in complete agreement on this.

Suppose we secretly contacted the King of Berlheim and received an unequivocal answer that we were allowed to attack Duke Stephan.

Then what would be the result?

To everyone else, it would simply look as though House Nebla had suddenly attacked House Stephan.

Even if we told the ruler of another kingdom or the owner of a corporation that we had received permission from the King of Berlheim, we would effectively be handing others a justification to attack me—or rather, House Nebla.

Incitement doesn't require solid evidence.

[House Nebla suddenly attacking House Stephan].

This fact, this one fact alone, was more than enough to sway public opinion.

That's why an official record had to remain...