In a dimly lit corridor, two men analyze the situation. The spiky-haired man states, 'On top of that, he is calm and collected. He is prepared and has an accurate grasp of the present situation.' His bald companion replies, 'How should we interpret this, 1st Prince Benjamin...?' Nearby, a guard stands by a door marked 1001 as another figure notes, 'They rejected our call and invited Bhavimaina in.' A close-up shows the spiky-haired man's intense expression: 'He's trying to advance on a stalemate while still keeping his guard up...! He's avoiding giving us any needless excuses. While he is aware he cannot evade an all-out war...' The bald man adds, 'While that happens, if we're able to get an understanding of their abilities... If they're aiming to drive things to a stalemate, then they won't engage in a fight with Bhavimaina, who happens to be a counter-type. Either way, letting them think that way is the most efficient thing for us right now. He may be thinking this could be a good chance to whittle down our forces one by one.' Finally, Bodyguard Hurikof, 1st Prince Benjamin's private soldier, steps forward with a determined look, thinking 'Looks like it's my turn to act.'