Each territory had their own goals and pride that they couldn't lower their standards. No matter what the king thought about the other two duchies wouldn't even bat an eye towards Ginehart and Blackwell. There was also a long-standing unwritten agreement between them. 'Mind your own business', no matter what happens none of the duchies could interfere with each other.
This agreement however doesn't apply to Ginehart and Blackwell since both the dukes of these territories were friends. Whatever the king was thinking, all Ulysses could do was to prepare himself. It was no use in overthinking about it. He would just let him think whatever he wants.
"Are you still going to investigate though?" Cygnus shifted his attention to his brother.
