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The topic of conversation at the tea party started with clothing trends and went into the balance of power among the noble families.

The only one who speaks is Princess Beate, while Yagamihiki and the others listen to the conversation in silence.

''I can't help but notice how many idiots care about power.

Eventually, Sydonier is stunned and expresses his opinion.

'Do you think so too, Sydonier?'

Beate's eyes sparkled with joy at finding his mate.

'Of course I am,'

Sydonier agrees without a second thought.

It's not a matter of which family has acquired which power, it's a matter of personal ability and the trends of the times, and their descendants should not be proud of it. And there is no medicine for them to think that it is their own power.

There were not a few noblemen who were under the illusion that the abilities and achievements of individuals who had started and grown their families were their own, who were only following in their footsteps.

''I heard it's still better in the Empire.

Beate sighs.

'There are no few nobles in the empire who realize that they are where they are because of their great ancestors.

'It seems awful in the Western Kingdoms,'

Sidonier agreed.

The Empire's intelligence-gathering capabilities were not high, except when it came to the rival kingdoms on the same continent.

Merchants and entertainers who couldn't keep up with the kingdoms would often drift into the Empire.

''The empire is a good country to have so many decent nobles.

The majority of them are said to be unhappy with the way things have turned out.

On the other hand, there are those who say, ”An empire is just like any other,” and there is no denying the existence of those who are disappointed.

There's no such thing as a perfect country.

Val shrugged at that.

'I suppose the reasons why it's easy to live there and the circumstances that make it difficult to live there vary from person to person.

Sydonier mumbles over his tea.

'Humans are a pain in the ass,'

Meena only said one word that sounded like it.

'I'd like to hear what the elves have to say.

Beate ate at her.

'You have no right to speak.'

Meena cuts off and discards the princess' request with a single word.

It's an attitude that could cause a fuss depending on who she's with and where she's at, but she doesn't care one bit.