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Liszt was puzzled by this point. Magic, unlike Dou Qi, did not have a hierarchy of low-level, intermediate, advanced, and Dragon Dou Qi, so he wasn’t clear about the differences between a Grand Magician and a Magician besides the variety of magic they mastered. Nor could anyone clear up this confusion for him.

So far, the only Grand Magician he had seen was at Red Crab Island, the Court Grand Mage Grimmand Truth, who set off fireworks for Marquis Merlin.

They had shared a drink at the banquet, but their chat did not exceed two sentences.

Chris obviously had been in contact with Grand Magicians, as her teacher was a Grand Magician. However, her teacher had not told her the significance of being a Grand Magician too early—probably treating her as cannon fodder for the Goat Assembly, not intending to teach her further magical knowledge.

"Once Ach breaks through to become a Grand Magician, I’ll study it thoroughly. Perhaps I can summarize some data, which could be used to enlighten Chris and help her break through to become a Grand Magician as well... In this way, I’ll have two Grand Magicians... Magicians are indeed evil, but I’m sure these two wouldn’t harm me."

Liszt’s impression of magicians was not very good. Granted, a knight’s cultivation could not do without magicians to supply Magic Potions and create Magic Equipment.

But the magicians’ obsession with Truth made them irreverent, always committing terrifying acts—causing explosions was one thing, but even daring to mess with dragons—The Grand Magician of the Maple Leaf Duchy using a Light Dragon to transform a White Dragon Wraith; the Grand Magician of the Goat Assembly, even using a Sapphire Dragon to transform a Lich.

As a noble Knight and a member of the ruling class,

Liszt naturally condemned the magicians, "Anarchy!" And decided in his heart that if he couldn’t keep a firm grip on the magicians, he would not allow them to live on his territory.

In the Sea View Villa,

Ach was studying the book earnestly, his face sometimes puzzled, sometimes delighted, completely immersed in solving the Magic Notes. Liszt sat aside, contemplating new Smoke Missions.

"Mission: There are not many moments in a person’s life that are worth engraving in memory. For a Knight, promotion of rank is definitely such a memorable moment. Approach this ennoblement ceremony with your utmost fervor, and enhance your noble prestige. Reward: Bursting Elf Bugs."

"Bursting Elf Bugs, what does that mean?" he pondered, "Does it mean another Elf Bug is about to evolve? Or does it mean that my territory is about to breed a new batch of Elf Bugs?"

Whichever it was, both were rewards that excited him.

Currently, he had two Little Minor Elves and nineteen Elf Bugs—wealth beyond madness for a Baron, and even for a Viscount it was a substantial fortune. Yet Liszt was not satisfied; his life goal was not to be just a minor Viscount, so he needed to accumulate Elves continuously.

"Approach the ennoblement ceremony with utmost fervor, enhance my noble prestige... I was planning to keep it low-key, but it seems I must make a grand gesture now."

His grand gesture was to lead a lavish entourage the next day en route to Tulip Castle.

The Landwalker bird Loki was his mount; Mithril Armor, a Sky-Cleaving Greatsword, a Swift Shadow Bow, paired with a bright red cloak embroidered with Black Tulips; the Blizzard Beast Dousen leading the Eight Tiny Ones who were taught a lesson and returned to their trembling days, followed closely behind; on the back of the Li Dragon Horse was his Personal Guard, Black Dragon Childe Paris.

Following them were ten Earth Knights from Fresh Flower Town, along with a host of Retainer Knights and officials waiting to witness his ennoblement.

It was as if he had brought out his entire following—only stopping short of placing Jela and Nami on his shoulders, and choosing nineteen servants to carry the Elf Bugs.

Such an ostentatious entrance, galloping all the way to Tulip Castle, drew countless gazes.

Having made a deliberate detour through Coral City, he had drawn countless citizens to the streets, sparking widespread discussion, "That’s the Earl’s most outstanding son, the new Viscount!"

"Magical Beasts, so many Magical Beasts! The Magical Beast dog that glanced at me just now scared me so much that I nearly wet my pants—it had such a terrifying gaze!"

"The one riding on the giant bird, that’s the Viscount, with a noble aura as admirable as the Earl’s, invoking respect from within one’s heart."

"The Tulip Family’s lineage is so noble, their glory unceasing."

The commoners’ envy and admiration went unheard by Liszt as he roared away from Coral City and sped toward Tulip Castle. Escorted by the guard knights, he headed straight to the gates of the castle. Nobles who had come to attend the ennoblement ceremony walked out of Tulip Castle one after another to welcome Liszt’s arrival.

"Viscount Liszt, congratulations, tonight will be your solo show," said Trick Weed as he came forward.

"Glory belongs to all the knights who will be ennobled tonight," Liszt responded with a smile.

Besides him, there were several other Honored Knights receiving their titles tonight, all veteran Earth Knights who had accumulated military exploits over several battles, earning their noble titles.

For these knights of common birth, today marked a day of transformation, the moment of glory they had long dreamed of.

The ten Earth Knights from Fresh Flower Town had not been ennobled, for they had not yet accumulated enough military merits, nor did they possess Liszt’s talents and background.

"Viscount, Aubrey sends his regards," said the once jovial fat man who had been on friendly terms with Liszt. Now, he dared not speak to Liszt as an equal, standing respectfully beside his father and bowing deeply in greeting.

Liszt was inwardly moved, but even more so, he was proud.

Yet, his face remained as warm as a spring breeze, with the standard noble smile, "Aubrey, you’ve gained a lot more weight. Visit me in Fresh Flower Town or Black Horse Island when you’re free."

"As long as you’re not busy, I always look forward to visiting Black Horse Island."

Jonas Shattered Stone and his son also came to greet him, but their approach was not very warm—the Iron Hoof Island campaign had resulted in losses for Jonas that did not balance out with his gains, causing him silent distress.

No sooner had the greetings been exchanged than Levis appeared, wrapping an arm around Liszt and proclaiming loudly, "Liszt, welcome the true master of Tulip Castle for tonight’s festivities!"

The remark was mostly polite, but it was also tinged with genuine pride for Levis.

After the pleasantries.

He swiftly changed the subject, "Liszt, is this your Blizzard Beast?"

"Yes, they’ve grown up, and I took this opportunity to bring them out, to prepare them for future battle training," Liszt snapped his fingers, and Dousen immediately led the eight tiny ones to gather around him, "I’m planning to form a Blizzard Beast siege team."

"I have regrets," said Levis in a tone of envy and complaint, "I really should have snatched a few Blizzard Beasts back then. Dousen is too eye-catching on the battlefield! By the way, has that Female Tyrant Earth Hound gotten pregnant again? Don’t forget, you promised me half of the next litter from the Fierce Earth Dogs!"

"I said I would share a few with you, but not half. Of course, as long as they can keep reproducing, I’d be more than happy to share them with the family... However, it’s somewhat regrettable that the Female Tyrant Earth Hound has not become pregnant," Liszt expressed his disappointment genuinely.

Reproductive isolation had broken his dream of building an army of Blizzard Beasts.