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A sailboat travelled forward, cutting through the waves of the cold inland sea.

Even the strong, brave sailors were crouching low in front of the sharp, cutting wind of the sea, but there was one man standing on a deck without any change in expression. He was wearing a long, thick cape made of bear hide, and he continued staring at the sea with a cold expression.

A woman approached him while tightly wrapping her fur coat around her body.

She possessed healthy brown skin and clear black eyes. She was Iriya, the daughter of the southern tycoon, Karl Mandy.

“What are you thinking so hard about?”

She asked, and the man turned his head towards her.

His long, dark brown hair was tied back, and his dark blue eyes were tranquil and calm. His gaze was as boundless as a lake without any ripples. He was Elkin Isla, the Knight King of Valvas.

“The current situation in Valvas, and…”

After glancing at Iriya, he continued quietly after turning his gaze to the distant sea.

“I was thinking about the things I need to do in the Pendragon Kingdom.”

“By that, do you mean…”

“As the godfather of the kingdom’s prince, I will lead the child to become a knight and a monarch. I will make sure he grows up to become someone that the lord will not be ashamed of.”

“…..”

Isla spoke calmly. Iriya wordlessly gazed at his face for a moment, then shifted her gaze to the far horizon as well.

“The Pendragon Duchy, or rather, the Pendragon Kingdom is truly a fascinating place.”

This time, Isla turned towards her.

She continued with a faint smile.

“Even though the whereabouts of the kingdom’s monarch is unknown, and no one knows if he is even alive, no one doubts that he will one day return. Everyone gives it their all to move the country forward. The knights, soldiers…...