Hobart first extended his spirituality toward the star of the Royal Family member named Alice. She was chatting with a handsome young man named Edessak, who called Alice his sister.
At first, Hobart found the young man somewhat familiar. After thinking it over, he realized that Edessak resembled the figures printed on banknotes in denominations of 10 pounds, 5 pounds, and so on.
Then he found the name familiar as well. After another moment of thought, Hobart remembered—this was the prince who had fallen in love with Triss! No, Triss! Edessak said, "...I truly know what love feels like now. I'd even be willing to give her everything I have!"
With a somewhat indulgent expression and gaze, Alice said, "Bring your beloved to meet me someday. I hope you haven't been bewitched by her sweet words."
"How could that be?" Edessak smiled. "She's always been considerate of me and has barely ever asked for anything. I only wish she liked estates, stocks, and such.
"That way, at least I'd know one way to make her happy."
Hobart, seated upon the Iron Throne, covered his face. It's over. This guy is beyond saving.
Alice's expression turned stern. "Then I need to meet her even more! Little Ed, let me remind you that you are a noble prince. Don't do anything that doesn't suit your status."
Edessak seemed to listen closely to his sister. "Don't worry. I know what I'm doing."
After listening for a while, Hobart could tell that the siblings had a very good relationship. They discussed private matters, and Hobart even came up in their conversation.
But he was only mentioned in passing. Alice said, "...Hobart's treason was disgraceful, but at least he did one thing right: killing that hateful Kenen..."
From the siblings' subsequent idle chatter, Hobart