It's a pity that the Countess was lost in her own thoughts and didn't even know how she responded. After Marquis You Xi, the nobles approached one by one to meet the heir of this mysterious and ancient family, although most only exchanged pleasantries. What surprised Brand was that even Duke Anlek and Duke Xifah came up to greet them, making him inwardly marvel at the boundless appeal of this mysterious family.
By Martha, these two dukes almost represent the pinnacle of power in Erune, so they could completely ignore a Privileged Earl and maintain their aloofness. But what truly made Brand's pulse accelerate was seeing the royalists walking over, with the crown jewel of the royal crown—Princess Griffine—at the center.
