Synopsis

The chapter follows Count Hart as he navigates a formal banquet, encountering his brother who criticizes his battlefield command and expresses a desire to recruit him for their side. Hart also brushes off a duke and the crown prince, focusing instead on eating pudding. A commotion erupts when Hart is seen 'bleeding,' but it's revealed to be pudding, causing embarrassment for all involved, especially the princess who was reacting to his 'injury'.