Merlin did not examine the strange stone in public. After putting it away, he invited the eldest princess into the castle. She cast a meaningful glance at Miss Rhys and Miss Balasha beside him, a faint smile touching her lips.
Merlin's expression remained unchanged as he continued welcoming guests. Aside from the eldest princess, even the king had sent someone especially for the occasion. Naturally, it was not Feilong. As the director of the Phantom Intelligence Division, Feilong's identity was not known to everyone, and he still remained partly in the shadows. The king had sent a courtier bearing an exquisite jade carving half as tall as a person, which astonished everyone present. It also gave the guests a sense of Merlin's influence-even the king had sent him a gift.
"It seems Leo hasn't merely been made a marquis. Otherwise, His Majesty wouldn't have sent such a precious gift."
Some members of the Huiderieman Family were already making plans. They had to establish good relations with Merlin this time and move from Stone City to Sacred Dragon City as soon as possible. With Merlin here, their prospects would be far better than in Stone City.
Merlin had no idea what these members of the family's collateral branches were thinking. Today was his wedding to Balasha and Rhys, and he certainly did not want anything to spoil the joyous atmosphere. Thus, he observed the proper ceremonies, and from that day onward, Balasha and Miss Rhys became his lawful wives.
The castle was bustling, but the eldest princess did not stay long. After sitting for only a short while, she rose and left. Once she was gone, the guests became even more boisterous. Count Ootadi was especially delighted, as though marrying his daughter to Merlin had been the wisest decision of his