Lord Bivis heard the messenger's announcement and was startled for a moment, then spoke with some surprise.
He naturally knew Lis, even quite well.
The first time they met was above McGwire's Death Tomb when he came to take Taya back to Bright City, and he had a brief encounter with Lis.
Not long after, he heard that Lis had been taken as a disciple by the kingdom's pillar, the Legendary Mage of Judgement Flame, which surprised him greatly.
That was a legendary existence. It had been a long time since he had heard that the mage had taken any disciple, yet unexpectedly, Lis had caught his special attention, clearly indicating Lis was no ordinary person.
So, later, when Lis came to seek him out, he did not hesitate to meet directly with Lis, who had already become a Silver Mage.
However, Lis brought him even more explosive news, the clues to the Blood Sacrifice Chaos.
After that, it was a series of events like the Sacrificial Festival, knighting, halting assassins, and other big incidents.
As one of King Morton Fis's most trusted confidants, Lord Bivis knew more than others.
For example, the entanglement between the Second Prince of Yatean and Lis, like the mysterious Legendary Assassin behind Lis...
Whether it was Lis's own abilities and talents, or the backing behind him, all were more than enough to make Lord Bivis pay great attention to Lis.
Moreover, Lord Bivis vaguely knew that King Morton was considering granting Princess Taya in marriage to Lis, and Little Taya seemed not to mind...
In a sense, Lord Bivis had already started to regard Lis as a member of his own family.
However, since last year's Sacrificial Festival, Lis, the Marquis, flourishing in fame, suddenly disappeared without a trace, sparking curiosity among many nobles.
But due to the presence of Judgement Flame, it wasn't the subject of idle gossip, rather there was speculation that the young Marquis might have gone somewhere hidden to strengthen his skills.
And Lord Bivis knew that Lis had gone to the Dillon Kingdom and even accomplished something tremendously earth-shattering.
But why would Lis appear here?
Lord Bivis was somewhat puzzled, but he still stood up to greet Lis.
"Lord Bivis, is this Marquis Kane... perhaps the disciple of Judgement Flame?"
Seeing this, Duke Rame hurriedly rose and asked Lord Bivis.
Duke Baird, reminded by Duke Rame, also reacted and similarly looked toward Lord Bivis.
Both of them were barely able to advance to the Gold Level, their potential exhausted with no further opportunities to rise.
But this did not change their respect for Legendary Strongmen.
The fact that Marquis Lis Kain was taken as a disciple by Judgement Flame, though still a secret to the general public, was essential information for the two of them, top nobles of the Feis Kingdom.
Honestly, the title of Marquis meant far less to Lis than the status of Legendary Disciple.
And anyone slightly familiar with Judgement Flame knew that this mage was extremely selective, never sparing a glance for anyone who hadn't attained Legendary Talent.
So how impressive must Lis's talent be to be chosen as a disciple?
Duke Baird and Duke Rame didn't know, but they were clear that Lis might very well be another Legendary Strongman in the future.
If a Gold-level professional is still under the rules of the kingdom and nobility, a Legend has already reached another level.
This is somewhat akin to leaping out of the conventional five elements!
Unexpectedly, he had come to Boditch Kingdom, even right outside the military camp!
To not seize the opportunity to meet this very likely future Legend and make friends would be a missed chance!
"I've long heard of Marquis Kane's great reputation, Lord Bivis, do you mind if the two of us welcome him together?"
Duke Baird stroked his beard and smiled at Lord Bivis.
Lord Bivis, evidently understanding the thoughts of the two Dukes, found this arrangement favorable for Lis as well, so he had no objections.
As the major base of the Feis Kingdom Army near Luminous Stone City, the castle was heavily guarded, elite soldiers clad in armor patrolling every part of the castle.
Judging by the Gold Lion emblems on their armor, these must be the soldiers of the Golden Lion Knights led by Lord Bivis.
Lis nodded in acknowledgment, the morale evident from this display forming a sharp contrast with the disheartened Boditch soldiers he had seen along the way.
Lis and his two companions traveled from the East Coast of Boditch Kingdom to the heartland near Luminous Stone City, witnessing first-hand the war's impact on Boditch Kingdom.
Almost everywhere had begun descending into chaos, many people wearing faces of worry and unease, while the lowest peasants and laborers displayed indifferent, numb expressions.
Like the navy on the East Coast, the soldiers from various Noble Lords had been drawn away to Luminous Stone City, barely maintaining order in their territories, unable to combat thieves and Extraordinary Monsters outside the cities, only cooping up inside the cities hoping the war would soon pass.
As for those cities directly controlled by the Royal Family, the situation was even worse, hardly managed and slipping into a state of uncontrollable chaos.
Helen stood quietly by Lis's side, wearing a finely made black Lolita-style dress, looking like a dainty and adorable porcelain doll princess.
Basel, dressed in a butler's tuxedo, posed as the attendant of Lis and Helen, but the aura of lethargy he emitted made it evident that he was utterly disinterested in life.