The journey to the capital was remarkably smooth. It would have taken a full-scale army to even think of causing trouble with the Imperial Guards representing the royal family and the Oceanwolf Knight Order representing the Leston family, let alone the formidable presence of Mason, an 8-Star knight. It was natural for nothing out of the ordinary to happen. That allowed Caron to catch some restful sleep inside the prince's carriage.0

Time passed until Caron eventually stirred, slowly opening his eyes. Beside him, Leo was still fast asleep, drooling slightly. However, what truly surprised him was the sight of the royal bastard, Revelio. Instead of chattering as usual, Revelio was gazing quietly out of the carriage window, sunlight filtering in to highlight his dark hair. He was the spitting image of royal lineage, with his jet-black hair and golden eyes.0

If only he'd keep his mouth shut, he'd look every bit the prince, Caron thought. Revelio's handsome features and the dignified air about him made him seem like the ideal prince, the kind that the people of the empire would surely admire.0

"Oh, you're awake. You should've said something sooner. I've been waiting for you to wake up," Revelio said when he noticed Caron awake. Naturally, that dignified air vanished the moment he spoke.0

Caron sighed heavily and nodded in acknowledgment. He said, "I have to admit, I'm surprised."0

"About what?" Revelio asked.0

"I expected you to talk nonstop...0