Mattias was nervous.

After his elder half-brother had gotten married and moved to Pervaz, he'd thought his road to becoming the only Crown Prince would be smooth sailing. After all, his Mother was the Empress, and she made everything okay.

However, he hadn't planned on getting engaged himself. The Emperor had thought it would be a good idea, and his Mother supported that.

So now, you're here, yet again, sipping tea in front of him, while he's wondering just how fast he can escape.