Oliver let out a quiet gasp. What was Altair saying? Even if he meant it, how could he tell it so blatantly in front of his parents? What if they got furious and intended to punish Altair for it?! Just as he feared, Emperor Vincent's face twisted into a scowl and the corner of Empress Gemma's lips turned down in disapproval.
"Altair, my son." The Empress shook his head. "It's not the matter of whether you would do it again or not. But do you know who you have hurt? It's the Princess of Alaze of all people — the kingdom which we are trying to build a cooperation with. Do you know the consequences of your action toward Versatine? Toward me and your father?"
