"By the way, my prince, what do you think of Adrian Caelis Ravenshade?"
The prince narrowed his eyes slightly.
"What exactly do you mean by that?"
"Oh, well…" Xion deepened his amicable smile. "Ever since I entered the academy city, I've heard the comparison of your intellects. I just wanted to know your thoughts on that. Or… am I overstepping?"
The prince looked ahead thoughtfully.
"...I have understood enough about the world not to trust rumors. Still, if those rumors are indeed true, then I am rather intrigued by the Ravenshade heir."
'Huh? Ravenshade heir?'
"What do you mean by 'heir,' my prince?" He furrowed his brow. "As far as I know, he hasn't yet been declared heir by Duke Ravenshade. Moreover, he has a younger brother, and there isn't much age difference between them, so I wouldn't call him 'heir.' So…"
Looking ahead, the imperial prince shook his head.
