Informing the Emperor
When Zero left the room, Cale appeared to be in deep thought. With the empire's network, they should be able to learn the culprit's identity in a few days. What would be the emperor's reaction after learning that his own son stole their imperial family's treasures?
He recalled his first meeting with the third prince during the banquet held by the crown prince. The third prince looked amicable and kind-hearted on the surface. If not for Asteria stating that he was hiding his real strength, Cale would have believed that he was a good person.
A viper hiding in the dark was scarier than a lion in broad daylight.
"I should inform his majesty about this as soon as possible. As of the moment, the third prince might be strengthening his own army for the upcoming battle." Cale muttered to himself.
He then stood up went out of his room. On his way out, all the servants and guards were looking at him reverently as they bowed their heads. "Greetings, Duke Cale."