Basel said he was already starting to miss the good old days on the ship, where he could simply sunbathe and drink with Charles while bragging.
But it was just a thought, for he had realized that nothing so unfortunate had happened to him since he started following Lis and Helen.
He had grown so fond of the peaceful life over the past half year that he had already started to identify himself as an attendant.
Shortly after the guard went in to announce their visit, Lis saw three figures walking toward him from the distant castle.
As expected, it was Bevis at the forefront!
Once Lis learned that the commander of the Feis Kingdom Army this time was him, he chose not to enter Luminous Stone City but to meet Bevis directly.
It was indeed necessary to have his support!
"Lis, it's been a long time!"
Bevis caught sight of Lis waiting at the gates of the castle, smiled, and hurried over, treating Lis as an equal rather than with the condescending attitude he had toward his juniors in the past.
Bevis had wanted to exchange a few more pleasantries, but at that moment he suddenly realized something terrifying.
Had reached Gold Level???
Bevis, who had just approached Lis, found himself choking on his saliva, and the words he was about to say were stifled back.
How was this possible?
Bevis couldn't believe it, but his Spiritual Sense told him that Lis was indeed exuding the unmistakable aura of the Golden Rank.
Rubbing his eyes, Bevis confirmed it again and again.
No mistake, standing before him was Lis Kain, undeniably real!
This was just too crazy!
Bevis vividly remembered that when he first met Lis around July of last year, he was still a bronze professional.
Not even a year had passed since then!
A bronze professional breaking through to Gold Level within a year?
Bevis had seen plenty of geniuses, being one himself; otherwise, he wouldn't have been hailed as the number one warrior of the Feis Kingdom.
But now, Lis had truly shocked him.
Even Taya, with her top-tier Talent, had taken several years of grueling practice to break through to Gold Level.
A thought flashed through Bevis's mind.
Perhaps Lis had been hiding his strength before, but back then Lis had already been taken as a disciple by the Lord of the Judgement Flame.
That would explain why his perception had been wrong.
It was perfectly normal for him not to notice anything if a Legendary Strongman was concealing Lis's true capabilities.
As for why that person had done so, that was beyond his guess.
Bevis was stunned, and beside him, Duke Rame and Duke Baird also exchanged glances filled with astonishment.
They were not aware that Lis was only a bronze professional this time last year, but even the intelligence they had received indicated that he was currently silver.
And now, he was of the Gold Rank!
Moreover, they both sensed an incredibly vigorous and formidable aura emanating from Lis, leading both to think that he was beyond their match.
Marquis Kane seemed so young, yet he appeared to be much stronger than anticipated!
Bevis recovered himself and cleared his throat a few times to break the awkward silence.
Why ponder so much—was this what a true genius looked like?
If he were not a disciple of the Judgement Flame, Bevis would have doubted whether Lis was the Divine Son of a legend.
With a sigh in his heart, Bevis smiled at Lis and said:
"Haha, Marquis Kane, what brings you here? You didn't say a word in advance, I didn't receive any news!"
After a brief pause, with a meaningful tone, Bevis added:
"His Majesty the King has mentioned to me that you caused quite a stir in the north, Marquis Kane. Now, His Majesty won't have to worry about the threats from the north."
"Perhaps upon your return to Bright City, your title might need to change once again."
The two Dukes at his side were somewhat surprised by his words.
Whatever it was that made Bevis speak so suggests it was no falsehood—he wouldn't dare imply the King's intentions without basis.
Lis was well aware of what Bevis was referring to; it seemed the turmoil in Ice Peak City of the Dillon Kingdom had already been smoothly communicated to Bright City.
Good, it hadn't been in vain all the effort he'd expended.
Lis didn't allow pride to swell but humbly replied:
"Bevis, you flatter me. It was nothing but a fortunate coincidence. I had not anticipated so much happening, and it even alarmed my teacher."
Lis hadn't hidden his strength just now, revealing some information to Bevis and the others precisely to clarify his stance and lay the groundwork for future plans.
The Lord of the Judgement Flame went too?
Bevis was taken aback; the waters of Ice Peak City were indeed deep!
With that thought passing through his mind, Bevis introduced the two individuals beside him to Lis.
"This is Duke Rame, and this is Duke Baird. During this war, they fought against those Bodici Nobles, forcing them to flee in a most pitiful and disheveled state."
Lis had of course noticed the presence of the two Dukes; he was quite familiar with them from his previous life.
After all, in the previous two editions' main storylines, these two Great Nobles, active on the front lines, were well-known important NPCs to the players.
Duke Rame appeared quite young, about forty years old, and though he wore bright silver Armor, he came across as a charming and elegant gentleman.
Duke Baird looked significantly older, his temples tinged with gray and his goatee neatly trimmed, dressed in an exquisitely tailored brown and grey Noble outfit, his face bearing a gentle smile.