Levis left the study and shut the door tightly behind him. He was no fool; naturally, he could tell that Liszt was trying to send him away. Though unwilling, at this stage he truly did not have the standing to be involved in the Tulip Family's high-level secrets.
Inside the study.
The Count and Liszt each sat in a broad chair. Rolia had just come by with several cups of brewed tea. The Count sipped his tea as he waited to hear what Liszt was about to say—he truly was rather curious. His son seemed to have always been unwilling to follow the Grand Duke.
By all normal reasoning, becoming the follower of a greater noble was clearly something worth celebrating.
Becoming the Grand Duke's direct follower would certainly bring more opportunities and benefits than following a Count or a Marquis. Other nobles would crack their heads open trying to obtain such a good fortune, yet when it came to his own son, he simply refused it.
It was truly hard to understand.
The previous time had been easier to explain. Liszt had only been a Viscount then; even if he followed the Grand Duke, he would not have received much importance. It had been better to follow the Count and help the family contend for glory.
But this time, a marquisate was within reach. With such great status and glory before him, refusing again made no sense.
He did not understand.
Liszt, however, knew perfectly well what he was doing.
His reasons for refusing to follow the Grand Duke were very clear. He was a noble Dragon Knight, while the Grand Duke might only be a Dragon Domain Lord. The Sapphire Dragon also looked crippled—how could a Dragon Knight swear loyalty to an injured Dragon Domain Lord? If Rio