Mattheus was not sure what the Prince had been thinking. Artorius Morgaine was cruel and callous but one could never call him dumb.
There was no way that the Crown Prince did not know there would be consequences on the peace talks between the two countries when he chose such an unsubtle attempt at Sophily's life as a blatant threat.
Everything was pointing to Artorius Morgaine wanting or being okay with the talks of alliance between Mithral and Panniore to fail.
Knowing why was another thing.
"So your work…" Mattheus trailed off leadingly.