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Chapter 160: Someday, You’ll Get Tripped Up

Huh? Isn’t this more serious than I initially thought?

That’s what crossed my mind, but there’s no point in complaining now—what’s done is done, and nothing will change the past. What I need to focus on now is what actions to take moving forward.

“Hmm, as expected of Kaiser’s slave! If the son is excellent, then his slave must also be excellent… It’s often said that slaves reflect their master, and this is exactly the case, Kaiser! To think you’d send one of our own into the kingdom, and as a noble at that, to serve as a spy! Truly my son!”

As I was wondering what to do next, my gut instinct told me I should report the situation to my father. So, when I explained what had happened, as usual, I was showered with excessive praise.

It’s the same with my mother as well—I’ve come to realize that it’s best not to keep secrets from these two.

As long as they don’t interfere with my plans for a slow-paced life, drag me down, beg for money, or push their ideals on me and restrict what I want to do, I make it a point to keep them informed.

Besides, I feel like keeping things hidden from them would be pointless. It would only make me paranoid, constantly worrying whether they’ve already found out, so for my own mental well-being, it’s better to just tell them.

“Thank you for the praise. However, Father, I have no intention of turning this girl into a spy. I don’t want to stir up unnecessary trouble. As long as I can live peacefully, that’s all I need.”

“Hmm, I understand what you’re saying, Kaiser. But let me warn you—it’s very dangerous to see things solely through the lens of your emotions, thoughts, or ideals.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“It’s fine if you act according to what you believe, but that girl doesn’t necessarily see things the same way. If you were to ask her for information on the kingdom, she would gladly give it to you without hesitation, and she’d likely continue gathering information for the day you eventually ask. And when the kingdom finds out about this—about the fact that an imperial noble has taken a kingdom noble as a slave—they will undoubtedly assume she’s a spy. What you think about the situation won’t matter at that point. When people learn the truth, there are countless interpretations they might take, and their choice depends on their personal position and circumstances. You’re a sharp one, Kaiser, so I’m sure you understand this much. But that’s precisely why, even if you have no intention of using her as a spy, you must act as if you have sent a spy into the kingdom. Otherwise, someday, you’ll get tripped up. Remember, your enemies aren’t only in the kingdom, but within the empire as well.”