The sudden appearance of Eric Holmes in their path was a real surprise to Philip.
While his knights were ready to pounce on the crown prince at any second, the nobleman himself folded his hands in his pockets and was clearly now mocking. A contemptuous look was cast upon the lad's appearance, and the smile on his lips spread even wider.
— Your Highness, I'm even a little sorry you've come to this.
— …
— I remember that all the high society used to tremble at the authority of the Imperial family,» he went on, «and now… Do you sell potatoes?
Saying the last phrase, the son of the baron could not stand it and laughed out loud. Serge behind Philip shuddered. While the prince himself became more and more tense.
— I do envy your new life, Your Highness,» he said with a sneer, «You should have been born a commoner to begin with, not a crown prince.
The vein on Philip's forehead swelled with anger.
