Both Wizard Edmond and Wizard Anthem did not expect to irritate the 4 Linate City Elite Wizards with a small gift, but they never interacted much and made many deals together anyway.
By this point, Elite Wizard Nigel realized the piece of parchment was Abelâs wanted order cancellation document. Regret filled his heart. If he knew this earlier, he would have definitely interacted with Abel in person earlier. Abel was short of credit points back then, and maybe he would already have a magic staff for him.
He no longer knew what could exchange a magic staff from Abel. The rate at which Abel was making credit points could make anyone jealous.
But no matter how jealous they got, no one would dare to mess with Abel, especially after this banquet.
âThe Kingdom of St Pierrtâs lord of management Duke Sterton, And intermediate wizard Arche is here!â Steward Edwonâs voice emerged again, and everyone froze for a moment.
It was no surprise that intermediate Wizard Arche came since he invited. Abel had invited him because he wanted to thank him for the way he dealt with the Food and Beverage Alliance incident.
However, the Kingdom of St Pierrtâs Lord of management, Duke Sterton, was extremely prestigious. He was the manager of an entire Kingdom, the number one man below the king. This was especially the case in the Kingdom of St Pierrt since the king normally just played around and wouldnât really care too much. Most of the authority was held by Duke Sterton. Not to mention, he was also the kingâs uncle.
It was extremely rare to see an actual authority of a kingdom attending a banquet like this, especially when his name was not even in the invitation letter.
âGrandmaster Abel, I bring you a wishing well from the King of the Kingdom of St Pierrt. I hope our friendship can last for a long time!â Duke Sterton said with a bow. His smile was extremely down to earth; he didnât look like the authority for an entire kingdom at all.
âDuke Sterton, please let King Manfred know that I sincerely appreciate his wishes, and itâs my honor to have you in my banquet tonight!â Abel said, bowing back.
Duke Sterton then walked closer to Abel. It was the perfect distance to get close to a person without being intimidating. He then said with a smile, âGrandmaster Abel, I never expected you to be this young!â
Wizard Arche, who had come with Duke Sterton, stood behind like he didnât exist at all. He would not dare step up and interrupt Duke Sterton. Although Duke Sterton didnât have much fighting power himself, he was still extremely prestigious in their Kingdom. He was a true royal, unlike a branched royal, like Wizard Arche.
âDuke Sterton, being young is not a good thing as a blacksmith, no one will trust you!â Said Abel with a laugh. Of course, he was just joking. He was a Grandmaster; no one would dare to disrespect him in the Holy Continent no matter how young he was.
âGrandmaster Abel, I heard the Kingdom of St Ellis isnât treating you very well. If you want a change, you can come to the Kingdom of St Pierrt. Weâve saved a large number of resources as well as a baron status for you. The Kingdom will also build a magic tower for you free of charge!â Said Duke Sterton directly.
The entire reason for Duke Stertonâs visit today was to bring Abel back to the Kingdom of St Pierrt. He had enough alluring benefits, and he had the status to make decisions for his Kingdom. On top of that, he already made a good impression with his compensation before.
Duke Sterton wasnât whispering. Both Wizard Edmond and Wizard Anthem could clearly hear him. Their faces suddenly changed; he was clearly trying to Abel from them.
âDuke Sterton, Grandmaster Abel is the man of the Kingdom of St Ellis. Donât you think that behavior is a little overboard?â Wizard Edmond bowed. Although he appeared polite, he was extremely angry in his heart.
âMy spirit, is Grandmaster Abel a man of the Kingdom of St Ellis? I didnât know. I only made this offer because remember Grandmaster Abel was driven out of the Wizard Union of the Kingdom of St Ellis!â Said Duke Sterton innocently.
âWe have already discarded Grandmaster Abelâs wanted order. Your news is too late!â Said Wizard Edmond Iâm a mocking tone.
âI heard what your Wizard Union also helped the Duchy of Carmel and the Kingdom of St Ellis to scrap Abelâs title!â Said Duke Sterton in a mocking tone as well.
Just when Abel was about to defuse this tension as the host of the banquet, another name suddenly came through the door âthe Kingdom of St Ellisâs Duke Ernest is here!â
Abel didnât know too much about the Kingdom of St Ellis, and he didnât know who Duke Ernest was. But, he was actually the most important person in the Kingdom of St Ellis.
âAbel, Duke Ernest is the current King of the Kingdom of St Ellis. He is king Ambrose majestyâs blood brother. In a way, he could basically represent Ambrose majesty!â Wizard Morton said softly.
Abel couldnât even remember all the big nobles in the Duchy of Carmel, let alone the Kingdom of St Ellis. Today was the first time he had heard the Kingâs name. Before the Kingdom of St Ellis was too above his reach, so he never got the chance to even get close to them.
He no longer wants to make an impact to impress for status and wealth. To him, life was just about living a peaceful life with his family.
âDuke Ernest, Welcome!â Abel said with a bow.
âGrandmaster Abel, I hope Iâm not too much of a bother. I heard the food here is unlike anything in the world, so I want to come and try it out. Please forgive my tongue!â Duke Ernest said in a human and polite tone.
Abel had never interacted with him before. But since anyone who stepped through his door was his guest, he made a welcoming gesture and led Duke Ernest to the living room.
Duke Ernestâs face immediately changed when he saw Duke Sterton. The reason he came today was that his Royal investigation department had reported that the Kingdom of Pierrt had given Grandmaster Abel a top-quality mansion in Liante City as well as 27 restaurants. This was quite a generous move.
In the past, even King Ambrose couldnât do much about this due to Abelâs wanted order, but now the wanted order had been scrapped. Therefore no matter what, he would not let the Kingdom of St Pierrt take Abel.
Thatâs why he had sent Duke Earnest to attend Abelâs banquetâhe was expecting Duke Sterton to show up as well at all.
âDuke Sterton, your body is strong as always!â Said Duke Earnest with a perfect royal smile. He bowed.
âDuke Earnest, what brings you here. Were you invited?â Duke Sterton bowed back politely as well.
âDuke Sterton, I heard you werenât invited either. But you still came?â Duke Earnest struck back, but the smile on his face remained unchanged.
A shiver began to run down Abelâs back as he watched from the side. It was like watching two old foxes fighting over a fishâbut that he was the fish!
Abel shook his head. Just when he wanted to slowly walk off and chat with Bernie, Duke Earnest turned and said, âGrandmaster Abel, I brought a blessing from King Ambrose for you.â
Abel stopped and smiled, âDuke Earnest, my title in the Duchy of Carmel had been scrapped. Iâm no longer noble. Letâs discuss this after I regain my title!â
If a Baron title could be taken away this easily, noble families in this world would not even last for a hundred years, let alone a thousand. Normally, a title would last for countless generations, especially those who were awarded a domain.
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