This intricate familial relationship was something Shard could not quite grasp, so he remarked;
"So it seems, Princess Lecia and Princess Angelina also have family ties with the Furen brothers? Oh, but I won't show any mercy, gentlemen, for Her Highness Lecia, I will claim victory."
This was not a declaration of hostility, but a social courtesy. And Queen Diana finally asked the question she truly wanted to inquire about:
"Shard, you can talk to the Furen brothers. Although they don't have knight titles, their conduct and demeanor are very well-known in Carsonrick. Speaking of which, why did you think of swearing by Lecia?"
Shard felt Dorothy gently nudging his hand beside him, and he maintained his composure as he gave the prepared answer for Her Highness the Princess:
