"Do you also qualify?"
This was the first prince in the history of the Violet Empire who dared to speak in such a way to a sitting duke, and he was a prince who, prior to this, had almost no presence, overshadowed by his older brother who frequently appeared at various social events and was active in various domains. Shu Bresen's name had hardly ever left the Tri-color Courtyard, and even if some of his deeds were talked about, they were never discussed beyond the borders of the Sālāmù'ēn Royal District.
Although compelled by his royal status to attend certain large-scale social functions, even so, Shu mostly just focused on eating his fill and responding with smiles to those who greeted him, nothing more.
Thus, although everyone present knew of Clevo's son, Rebo's brother, most of them knew of Shu only by name and status, and at most knew him as a prodigal and ignorant man. As for a deeper understanding, they had none whatsoever.
