Looking at his hand and seeing some dust having fallen on it, he responds while brushing it off. "Oh but what need does the council have of a young prince who is too naïve? After all, if you can just use and manipulate others to get what you want, why not do that?"
Hearing this not one of those elders being squashed on the ground could refute it, not just because they are at a loss for words but the pressure is just too much for them.