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Meist County City.

Alonso had not been back from the prison to the estate for long when the butler Michel came up to him with a smiling face and reported,

"Baron, I think you should take a look at this." Michel respectfully handed Alonso a thin stack of documents.

"Oh?" Upon seeing Michel's smiling face, Alonso knew there must be some good news in those documents.

Indeed, after Alonso had received the documents and looked through them briefly, he quickly began to smile and said,

"Is this news accurate?"

"It has been verified and is true! My lord, according to the information, it seems that Baron Norman is determined to engage in a bloody duel with Reine."

"After delivering the declaration of a bloody duel to Reine's new residence, Baron Norman immediately submitted an application for a bloody duel to your father, Count Habbs."

Upon hearing this, Alonso's smile briefly faded as he said, "What did my father say?"

"After receiving the application for the bloody duel, Lord Count originally wanted to persuade Baron Norman to give up the duel, but was politely refused by the Baron!" Michel said, smiling.

"Hmm? Baron Norman didn't even give face to my father?" Alonso was taken aback upon hearing this.

Such a situation was extremely rare!

"Yes! It's said that Baron Norman's strength has returned to its peak, and these past few days he has already begun to prepare the items necessary for breaking through to a Great Knight. It's very possible he plans to make the attempt right after the duel with Reine."

"If he successfully breaks through, Baron Norman is likely to be promoted, or to re-enlist with the Imperial Navy," Michel explained.

Alonso nodded, understanding the situation.

So, that was Norman's plan; no wonder he could afford to disregard even his own father's influence.

"Hahaha! How interesting!" Alonso suddenly laughed aloud.

"Since when did Reine have such a deep feud with Baron Norman!"

"If I had known this, I wouldn't have wasted so much time with Magis."

Alonso was well-aware of Norman's background: an Imperial Navy veteran with extremely rich combat experience. If it weren't for an injury that had hindered his recovery, he would have had the chance to strive for the rank of Great Knight and the title of Imperial Navy Commodore.

But now, he had retired with the rank of a Navy Colonel several years ago.

"By the way, Michel, take three bottles of Divine Blood to Baron Norman, and say it is a token of my goodwill," Alonso decided after a moment's thought.

"As you command, my lord!" Michel bowed and slowly withdrew from the room.

However...

Not long after the butler Michel had left the room, he suddenly returned with a curious expression on his face.

This made Alonso somewhat puzzled, and he asked, "Is there something else?"

"Uh... Baron, a secret message has come from Lord Maral, stating that 'Beast Knight' Giovanni has recovered from his injuries, and has declared that he will seek an opportunity to kill Reine in the next few days."

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this news, Alonso's expression also turned strange, soon followed by a barely controllable burst of loud laughter.

Everything was good news since he returned! Alonso thought to himself.

"Reine is really in demand! He's on the Black Flame Church's hit list and is also the target of Baron Norman's duel. I really wonder who will end up killing him. Michel, what do you think? Hahaha!"

"This time, not even the Goddess of Fortune can save him," Butler Michel said, laughing along.

"Exactly, not even the Goddess can save him now! Besides those two, there's one last safeguard," Alonso said with conviction.

This caused Butler Michel to look at his master with a puzzled expression.

These two were already among the most powerful in Meist County; could there be someone even stronger waiting in the wings?

'Beast Knight' Giovanni, as the leader of the Wilderness Brotherhood, might only be a Peak Knight by rank, but his ability to transform into a beast made him a fierce opponent. When fully exerted, even a Great Knight might be challenged.

And with Baron Norman's strength returned to its peak, his might was likely even greater. His long career in the Navy had endowed him with vast combat experience.

Furthermore, it was said that he intended to challenge the rank of Great Knight immediately after his bloody duel with Reine, suggesting he was already on the brink of a breakthrough!

But the Baron had invited a third person to be a backup against Reine?

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This made Michel's expression freeze!

Could there truly be a Great Knight-level figure prepared to directly target Reine?

If so, Reine might be talented, but he would be doomed still!

Meanwhile, in Meist County.

Inside a study at the Crawley family estate.

The beautiful woman, Jennifer, dressed in a one-shoulder pale purple gown adorned with intricate gold lace, sat behind the desk, sitting erect with an elegant posture.

"Jenny, has there been any news from Reine?" The beautiful woman's brow was furrowed with anxiety as she questioned her daughter.

"Not yet, Mother, don't worry yet," Jenny replied, seeing her mother's concern for Reine, feeling an indescribable sourness in her heart. Reine should have been... but now, it seems he had become her mother's man.

However, she quickly adjusted her mood and comforted her mother:

"You know how strong Lord Reine is; he was already very powerful, and since he has gone for further training this time, he's likely to become even stronger!"