Finally, a chapter with substance, with real threats and genuine dangers. The origin story of Vino's loyalty to Narek couldn't be more generic, but their friendship is still endearing. I appreciate that this anime acknowledges that the carelessness of the prince of the most warlike kingdom has its drawbacks; it's obvious that someone like him lacks true authority in his kingdom, and in a realistic scenario, that makes him a target for conspiracies. This is made abundantly clear in this episode, which, after so much nonsense, hits us hard with royal conflicts and war preparations.