Just to clear something up, not that it needs to be- but he think’s he’s telling the truth about her starting it. He is unaware of her connection to them and can’t fathom she was interjecting herself due to what they were talking about. The only thing that changes- is that he is even more self centered and stupid than even he appears. XD
Also – 6th panel is Kaylin whispering to the Prime Minister. I had a few ways to show that – I went with a wispy tail and a grey text rather than solid black.
‘We recognize no other royalty’? Piglet, your nation was in negotiation with Talithar, whose psycho in charge was its king. I’ll just bet you recognized the hell out of him.
sadly, most High Up start ranking people with very little known of the worlds that they live in NEVER do know much and think every one starts something or they are always the victim to incidences they tend to create.
sader still, as you said sage, they have grown up to think this as well.
as normal, your characters are on point.