184 Chapter 184

"D-Do you mean… there might not be a trial?"

"If the mediation ends well, yes."

Hebaron stared at nothing in particular and stroked his chin as though he were weighing all the possibilities.

"King Reuben announced that he would personally come down to act as mediator, so I'm sure the Duke of Croyso would feel some pressure. But that arrogant duke must be determined, seeing as he's taken it this far. You shouldn't get your hopes up."

"M-My father… wants my sister to marry into the royal family. If the king a-actively takes Riftan's side… even my father won't be able to come on too strong," Maxi said in an attempt to convince herself.