The next morning, the group resumed their journey after spending a day in the Ivy Territory, receiving the baron’s utmost hospitality right until the moment they set off. Afterwards, Raven visited several large and small territories on his way to the imperial castle and built up relationship with the lords.

Mia and Isla were initially awkward, but actively participated after learning of Raven’s intentions. Raymond was the most excited.

He was happy to travel with his father for the first time in his life, but even happier than his father’s fame and reputation were even greater than what he heard from the castle’s personnel.

Famous knights and even high lords looked up to his father and treated him with all their respect. It was astounding to see that everyone was eager to greet his father at the banquets, regardless of whether they were men or women.

He could not help but be extremely proud. Experiencing such things could have resulted in his arrogance, but Raymond never acted pompously or haughtily. He was intelligent, and quickly learned that true dignity...