Events in Imperial Territory (10)

──Several days after the meeting, Prince Ricardo──

"I don't understand. I just don't get it. What is this feeling of defeat?"

Prince Ricardo hung his head dejectedly atop his horse.

The meeting with Princess Sophia had ended without incident.

There had been unexpected developments, but he had managed to obtain 'the box in question.'

The investigators who had been captured had also returned.

He had also been able to take custody of Daryl Zanno's subordinates.

Their testimony had confirmed that what Princess Sophia possessed was 'the box in question.'

The returned investigators and Daryl Zanno's men were pale-faced and trembling, but they would recover eventually.

Prince Ricardo had fulfilled his mission...