"Miss Zoe, I wonder if you have time now? His Highness William would like to speak with you in person."
Zoe looked at Galahad standing at the doorway, then turned back toward the people inside the residence.
"Wasn't the Grand Duke of Tis very busy? I recall being told he wouldn't have any free time these next few days," Erwin asked with a smile from inside.
"The situation has changed. Castel's gift came as a great surprise to us. Since Count Theus is so generous toward his friends, the Duchy of Tis will naturally cherish Castel's friendship as well."
Such a forthright admission took the people in the room by surprise. This prince truly had something to him. Once he learned that his clownish little performance had been exposed, he neither flew into a rage out of humiliation nor denied it outright. Instead, he brazenly went along with it and accepted this friendship.
Though none of them said it aloud, they could not help but think a little more highly of him. Whatever the prince truly thought, at least his attitude was sincere.
"Oh, and please have everyone come along as well. His Highness William is very interested in Castel."
Zoe, Erwin, and several Faithguard Army soldiers followed Galahad out. As for Granny, she claimed that she was unwell and remained in the residence.
After all, she was a Transcendence. Her staying behind was also a precaution for their safety. If the prince intended to harm them, she could provide support immediately.
The sea was not far from here either. Granny could directly use her Transcendence abilities to call for help from the Banshees. Ash and her squad were already fully armed and ready.
An entire squad of Banshees clad in heavy armor and wielding heavy machine guns and steam