After all, the Empire was going through a turbulent time.
The Old Emperor was advanced in years, and the Prime Minister and his ministers each backed a different prince.
The neighboring countries were also eyeing them covetously.
Especially the barbarians on the Northern Plateau.
Nikola had just mentioned that Britt Mouse had appeared in the country...
One thing after another made the entire Empire seem like a house riddled with holes, with drafts blowing in from every direction.
However...
There was also a bright side to having these two Title Holders.
At the very least, the title of "Title Holder" was certainly intimidating.
Having two more might help deter some people within the Empire.
At least things might not come to the worst.
"By the way, there's one more interesting thing I think you might find even more intriguing."
Just as Albert furrowed his brow in thought,
Nikola smiled.
"What is it?"
Albert looked up at Nikola with a frown.
The other man's smile gave him a sense of foreboding.
He felt as if Nikola were trying to set a trap for him,
but he had no idea what it was.
So...
"Actually, I have something to take care of at the Academy. Let's call it a day..."
That was right.
Albert had decided to leave.
He already knew everything he wanted to know, so there was no reason to keep wandering around the garden with Nikola.
With that, Albert immediately turned around and strode toward the gate, as if he had made up his mind.
But whether he could leave depended on whether the other man would let him.
Nikola watched him and curled his lips into a wicked smile.
Then he lifted his chin and shouted at the top of his lungs, his neck almost straining.
"Though Black