Reunion

David felt no burden whatsoever over this so-called suppression. He had always lived by the principle that if others did not offend him, he would not offend them. Now that his strength had greatly increased, it would be just as well if some nobles stepped forward—he could deal with them casually and gain some soul energy in the process.

Three of the four level-five Temple Knights were waiting for soul energy to restore themselves through soul division.

He only hoped that the nobles suppressing him would be somewhat stronger. Otherwise, that little bit of soul energy might not even be enough.

"This is your proof of identity as a duke. From now on, you should be addressed as Duke Arthur!" Geshwen, the Minister of Noble Affairs, took out a prepared sheet of parchment and handed it to David with a smile.

It was the familiar parchment, bearing the seal of the Noble Affairs Office and the distinctive energy fluctuations of an alchemical item, demonstrating that this identity document was far from ordinary.

Of course, the identity document was merely for convenience when handling certain matters. Within a few days, David's title would be conveyed through the branches of the Noble Affairs Office across God's Great World, notifying every noble.

At the same time, all departments would update the information in their heraldic records. Before long, all of God's Great World would know of David's new title.

"There should be more benefits to holding the title of duke, right?" David asked after glancing at the duke's identity document and placing it into his Spatial Item.

When he had previously been promoted to earl, he had received certain privileges. However, too little time had passed for David to enjoy them before he was promoted again, to duke.

"You receive five slots per