From all appearances, the knight commanders were perturbed by what the Crown Prince had just said. His Majesty hadn't informed them about his plans beforehand, making them all the more flustered.
Lamentably for them, they were not in the position to question the Crown Prince's decision. They had to show composure afore the soldiers and the rest of the knights. If they failed to conduct themselves properly, even for a second, it might become a reason for their subordinates to have doubts with regards to their unity.
Still and all, there would be a couple of people who had more guts than necessary. In this situation, obviously enough, they were Marquiss Claudas and Count Morholt.
"Your Majesty, are you sentient that the Emperor has implanted spies among our ranks? I'm quite certain that your words will reach His Majesty's ears the moment that this gathering ends." Marquiss Claudas said with the intention of making everyone hearken his words.
