"Viscount Poztut has returned to the royal capital!"
The moment this news emerged, it spread through every street and alley of the royal capital in less than ten minutes.
Since many people had personally witnessed Yulin returning to the royal capital and flying toward the center of the noble district, spreading the news could not have been easier.
After learning of it, whether they cared or not, everyone began rushing toward House Poztut.
Especially the young masters of noble houses. One after another, they seemed truly prepared to risk everything as they hurried toward House Poztut.
"Duel!"
"Duel!"
"Duel!"
For a time, this thought took root in the hearts of nearly every young master from the noble houses.
Perhaps they felt unwilling to accept it, perhaps they could not stomach it, or perhaps they wanted to prove they were no worse than this rumored viscount. Their blood had gone to their heads, and there was no telling what they might do.
Especially those already gathered before House Poztut's gates. Seeing Shien return, every last one of them became wildly excited, even intending to break down the gates and charge straight into House Poztut.
Unfortunately, they could not take even a single step closer.
"Roar—!!!"
Above House Poztut, directly before its gates, the pitch-black dragon hovered in the air with her wings spread, unleashing an earth-shaking roar at everyone present.
The roar became a fierce gale that swept forward, making the young noble masters and commoners alike scream in misery. Some staggered about, while others were simply blown to the ground as though struck by a Category Twelve typhoon, their faces filled with terror and outrage.
Yulin guarded House Poztut's residence like that, and the moment anyone tried to approach, they were met with a thunderous roar.
Under such circumstances, everyone