Knuckles the Echidna #20

At the Royal Compound, Elias introduces himself to the Royal Secret Service and is surprised to hear his father -- King Acorn -- is alive and well. Geoffrey is confused, as his liege had only sent them to find out about the queen and never mentioned having a son. Colonel Sommersby vouches for Elias, claiming that he is the true heir of the House of Acorn. Geoffrey still isn't convinced, coaxing Elias to invite them to Haven the next morning to sort things out. On the Echidna Security Team craft transporting Constable Remington, Wynmacher, Knuckles and Julie-Su to Lara-Le's hovercraft, Remington tells Knuckles to stay inside while his team secures the area. Knuckles suggests they shelve their plan so he can check the vessel himself. Remington and Julie-Su try to convince him to listen to reason, but he ignores them and explores the abandoned crash site.