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The banquet atmosphere was harmonious.
Lady Penelope was especially lively. Though the old lady's body was no longer as sturdy as before, her spirits remained high. Although she still did not know that Liszt was a Dragon Knight, her son had already been confirmed as Marquis Oxtail, and her grandson was very likely to become the Marquis of Iron Hoof Island. How could she not be delighted?
In the Sapphire Grand Duchy, there was likely no woman more honored than she was, apart from the Grand Duchess and the two princesses—even the two princesses could not compare to this old lady.
Certainly, while the Grand Duke remained on the throne, the princesses held exalted status.
But once the eldest prince succeeded to the throne, the princesses would be no more than his two long-married sisters. Once the eldest prince had heirs of his own, the current princesses' status would decline even further. With each generation growing more distant, the princesses would either merge into the ranks of fief-holding lords or into the blue-blooded nobility. They could not continue relying on the Sapphire Family.
As she ate her soft steamed egg, she teased, "We'll need to be a little more careful from now on. I'm afraid many great nobles will bring their daughters to visit Coral Island."
"We certainly need to vet them properly. This is a major matter in Liszt's life," Lady Mary chimed in.
Rolia also smiled and agreed. "Family background, appearance, and character all need to be investigated and considered carefully. Most importantly, it must be Liszt's own choice."
Liszt merely ate his own dinner, offering no response to the marriage concerns of the three ladies. He had no longing for noble ladies, and