Famed Across Coral Island

Liszt soared into the air once more, then landed again on the deck of the Tulip. This time, he had controlled the force of his descent well and did not smash through the newly repaired deck.

The Count was already waiting at the bow.

Seeing Liszt land, he took a deep breath and praised, "I am proud of you, my son!" Once he finished speaking, he suddenly realized that he had said those very words to Liszt several times over this period—Liszt had brought him one source of pride after another.

"Thank you, Father."

"When we return to Tulip Castle, I will hold a grand banquet for you and announce this good news to every noble and commoner on Coral Island."

"As you wish."

Liszt readily agreed.

Afterward, he accepted congratulations from every noble aboard the ship. Everyone knew that a new noble star was steadily rising in the Sapphire Grand Duchy. At this moment, no one doubted Liszt's future any longer. He might not merely equal Count Leewilliam's current achievements—he could establish an entirely new family at any time.

To establish a family and carry one's bloodline forward was a matter of incomparable glory to the nobles of this world.

Liszt had once failed to understand this, but after speaking with the Count, he learned that the Count greatly anticipated such a thing happening. It would mean the Tulip Family was continuously growing stronger and achieving new heights—just as when the Count had changed the family surname to Tulip, it would be another moment of glory.

Then—

The sailing ship carrying his followers swiftly drew near. Marcus and the others filed aboard the Tulip and offered Liszt a hymn of loyalty.

After half a day of revelry, despite the ship's simplicity, a banquet was still held. Cups clinked and