After returning from the restaurant, Merel suggested that he and Aiko have a private conversation, perhaps in her office. When they were alone, he inquired whether the princess had mentioned anything about the stone that had fallen from Victor. Where it came from, whether it had formed within the captain himself, or whether it had been forcibly given to him. And what they intended to do with it.
-- Now, according to the principle of equal exchange, I have a question for you. What is that beautiful sword you have, and are you aware of its amazing properties?