they said it in teh last chapter or a few chapters ago that merrick was a prince.
Whaaat--- Prince of what? I thought he was still known as "Sir" or a lord of something from the Empire
If I remember correctly that is his alternate persona but actually he is the youngest prince of the empire
it was mentioned that he was the youngest prince on chapter 9. after he suddenly came in through the balcony , the people were talking about him being a prince.
wait what when did merrick become a prince