He wasn't worried that the issue with the crown prince would affect his relationship with the Hero, for he knew well that he and his son were like fire and water.
Moreover, if the Hero really were on the verge of being killed by the crown prince, he could intervene in the nick of time to eliminate this son of his, perhaps even managing to curry some favor in the process.
As the Emperor, he had no need for messy emotions, prioritizing the interests of the Abshen Family above all else.
...
The following day.
The Duel Arena.
This Duel Arena had a very appealing name, the Knight's Glory.
If a conflict arises between people? Don your battle armor, seize your weapon, and settle it here.
Of course, such events didn't happen every day, and not every conflict required resolution in the Knight's Glory, given the exorbitant cost to rent the space, so most of the time, it served as entertainment for the nobles and the wealthy.