My father-in-law, who had championed the Crown Prince's campaign from the start, was now opposing it, and the Finance Minister, who had opposed the campaign from the start, was now in favor.
It was ironic that I was the one caught in between.
Grand Duke Karlus was thoroughly enjoying the ministers' verbal sparring.
He looked ready to pop popcorn. A truly terrible personality.
The Crown Prince, who'd been silent throughout, addressed my father-in-law.
"War Minister. Then who do you think should be selected?"
"My son could safely assist Your Highness."
"Then how about making the Count's son the unit commander and attaching Sir Streit as support?"
Apparently, the Crown Prince truly wanted to bring me along.
This was a disaster. If Michael and I were both absent, who would continue the Rafel investigation?
