On one hand, its a dumb kid.
On the other hand, its manga, these kids are depicted to be fairly set on their ways early on.
Huuuuuh. Well, it isn't like I was supposed to actually like the Prince anywho.
Nice enough chapter. Some people might dislike it because its "useless" but for people who didn't read ahead/read the LN or WN, it is a characterization for a future side character and a foreshadowing for future events to come.
Overall, it is not bad honestly. Thanks for the TL