Status Brought by Strength (Second Update)

"Sky Knight?" Levis's mouth fell open, his face full of disbelief. "Father, are you saying Liszt has advanced to become a Sky Knight?"

Clutching his arm, Rolia cried out in shock with her mouth hanging open as well.

As the future mistress of Tulip Castle, she had always believed that Levis was the most talented member of the Tulip Family, and that he would be the first to advance to Sky Knight. She had never expected Liszt—the man who had once had a romantic entanglement with her younger sister—to suddenly erupt into prominence.

Lady Mary's eyes widened. She made no sound, but her gaze was filled with disbelief.

Her son Lytton was even less able to hide his terror. Although Lady Mary had taught him that he must respect this second brother, he had still thought little of Liszt after he was granted the title of Viscount. His talent had earned the Count's regard, making him believe all along that he was the true genius.

Without question, in his eyes, Levis had merely been mediocre, while Liszt had been nothing more than a former good-for-nothing.

Yet at this moment, he heard news that filled him with horror: the useless second son of the Tulip Family had already become a lofty Sky Knight.

It was a height countless knights could only gaze upon longingly, never able to reach.

Even those geniuses would find it difficult to charge toward Sky Knight without sufficient resources.

"Why did this happen?"

"Why did this happen?"

"Why did this happen?"

Lytton's head swam as that question echoed through his mind.

He only felt the strength drain from his entire body, leaving him nearly unable to stand. His heart raced, his chest felt clogged, and he was miserable beyond measure. Yet no one cared about his feelings