There wasn't even time to linger in Reben or Thebe.0

After washing up and finishing their meal, Caron and his group headed straight to the train station in Reben. Thanks to the Duke of Leston's arrangements, a special train had been scheduled just for them. It was a direct express to Azureocean Castle, with no stops along the way.0

Revelio yelled after them, accusing them of irresponsibly running away, while Cobler waved and promised to find them again anytime.0

Without delay, Caron and his companions boarded the train.0

Whoosh.0

Four hours into the journey, the steady hum of the magical engine filled the cabin. Caron sat by the window, flipping through newspapers he had picked up at the station.0

The headlines were as follows:0

"The Youngest of the Ducal Family of Leston, Caron Leston! A Dazzling Return After Crushing the Schemes of Leandro, the Marquis of the Border!" "The Pirate Queen of the Southern Seas, Kynda Reynolds: 'Caron Leston Deflected My Most Powerful Strike. I Believe He'll Rival the Strongest in the Next Ten Years.'" "Following in His Grandfather's Footsteps: The Youngest Grandson and the Future of the Ducal Succession." "A New Era, A New Hero."3

Caron scowled as he read the dramatic headlines.0

He had expected the story of taking down Marquis Leandro to gain traction. After all, it was about the youngest of House Leston and the Sixth Prince teaming up. What truly caught his eye, though, was...0