“Sir Rudiger’s letter was true?” Crown Prince Voltaire asked.

“Yes, Your Highness. It has been nearly a month since the King of Maren was put under arrest at the Rivoles Clan’s mansion.”

“Hmm. Is it possible that Sir Rudiger is hiding something, or is he trying to deceive us?”

Crown Prince Voltaire was a man of insurmountable status and power, but unfortunately, the Governor of Petrucca was a man of his father, the emperor. He had to proceed cautiously to avoid running headfirst into an unwanted situation.

“I thought the same, so I contacted one of the nobles of the Government General in secret. I was only able to hold a short conversation due to circumstances, but they confirmed the words of the governor. The King of Maren has been completely overpowered by the clan masters.”

“The… masters?” Crown Prince Voltaire muttered with a puzzled expression. Only the Rivoles Clan had been mentioned in Count Rudiger’s letter.

The noble lowered his voice and answered, “Yes, Your Highness. It’s not only Master Rivoles who is present, but the masters of the Todor, Samir, and Helmond Clans as well. They are currently staying at the mansion and are personally detaining the King of Maren. I personally...