Bernal had just left from Lis and was nervously preparing to return to his temporary residence at Danerluo Port.
Without paying attention to the sounds behind him, he separated from the other Old Nobles and turned into an alley under the protection of a Gold-level Assassin.
"Please wait a moment, Lord Bernal."
Not long after, Bernal heard a voice from behind.
He paused, turned around, and saw Ivor, holding a Magic Wand, descending from mid-air.
The guard also appeared from the shadows behind Bernal, holding a sharp Dagger and cautiously watching Ivor.
"Lord Ivor, is there something else?"
Bernal looked at Ivor, who had suddenly blocked his path, and said calmly.
"Lord Bernal, Duke Kane wishes to have a private conversation with you, if you have the time now?"
Ivor stood in front of the two, speaking in a gentle tone.
His attitude towards Bernal had improved significantly compared to when he was facing the Old Nobles earlier.
It seemed Lord Lis intended to win over this former Duke of the Bodich Kingdom.
Bernal hesitated for a moment, then replied gravely.
What Ivor had said had already subtly conveyed much information.
Had Lis Kain been officially appointed as a Duke by the Feis Kingdom?
Bernal's expression grew somber; his earlier intelligence had Lis as a Court Marquis.
If Lis had indeed been appointed as a Duke and received the lands of Danerluo Port, it diverged significantly from his previous assumptions.
Considering the Feis Kingdom hadn't occupied Danerluo Port for long, logically, the Kingdom couldn't possibly assign such an uncertain territory as Lis's fiefdom at this time.
Thus, there was only one possibility.
Danerluo Port must have been the land Lis wanted and had proactively requested His Majesty King Morton to grant him this territory beforehand.
Ivor felt troubled; if his guess was correct, it meant Lis had not acted on impulse but had had his sights set on this place even before the Feis Kingdom took over Danerluo Port.
He might have even made many preparations in advance.
Only then would Ivor and Grace have been so swiftly won over by Lis.
It appeared that Lis Kain placed great value on Danerluo Port; the family's focus must be adjusted to avoid clashing with Lis.
Although his family was also once a Duke's family in the Bodich Kingdom, they simply could not withstand the pressure from Lis under the current circumstances.
Not to mention Lis's own strength was already greater than all their family members combined, his subordinates and the backing he received were also very solid.
This was indeed a rising powerful Noble!
Many thoughts flashed through Bernal's mind suddenly, giving him another idea.
If there was a chance, could his family perhaps continue its legacy on this land by aligning with Duke Kane?
If it were some other old Noble of Bodich, they might cling to past glories unwilling to let go, but Bernal was not such a superficial, vulgar person.
He understood that although his family still possessed considerable strength and ample wealth, they were ultimately rootless.
Without a place to settle, the family could topple at any time in the future.
Ivor held his Magic Wand and said to Bernal.
He knew of this erstwhile Duke Bodichi, a low-key but wise man.
Bernal nodded, then spoke to the Gold-level Assassin guard standing behind him:
"Pal, you go back and wait for me first."
"Lord Bernal, please let me accompany you!"
The Gold-level Assassin Pal was anxious that Bernal did not allow him to continue following, and spoke out anxiously.
At another time, he might not have cared so much, since few dared to strike at their family head.
But he remembered the grisly fate of Rolando, also a Duke of the Bodich Kingdom.
Unlike the other guards, he was personally trained by Bernal and was exceedingly loyal to him.
"No worries, just go back!"
Bernal said in an unquestionable tone and waved his hand.
Seeing this, Pal dared not say more and had to obey, disappearing into Stealth to leave the area.
Ivor raised an eyebrow; he did not mind if Bernal continued with that guard following, but Bernal's decision undoubtedly showed more sincerity.
Afterward, without further delay, Ivor cast the Advanced Flying Skill on Bernal, and the two flew off towards the outskirts of the city.
Lis turned his head and noticed Ivor bringing Bernal flying over.
"So, you've arrived."
Lis said with a smile, his attention still partially on the battle behind him as he looked at Bernal, whom he had invited.
Bernal briefly greeted Lis and then his attention was caught by the battle involving Risa and Rolando's Gold-level guard.
To his surprise, the delicate girl who had been behind Lis now completely overwhelmed the Gold-level Warrior in combat.
Her Magic Attacks, like a storm, left the Gold-level Warrior with no opportunity to resist, only able to awkwardly Block and dodge.
Indeed, there were no simple individuals around Lis.
Even the skills demonstrated by the girl surpassed those of Ivor and Grace.
Feeling even more troubled, Bernal now saw that the subordinate forces Lis possessed were stronger than he had imagined:
It seemed his own family truly had nothing that could attract the attention of this newly appointed Duke.