Just as Levi had openly declared from the very beginning that he would wield his sword only for Liya, he knew where he stood. It was true that Fulina had also helped him a great deal, but the most dangerous thing a man could do was try to sit on the fence.
The only fate for a fence-sitter was to be attacked by both parties.
Onaya smiled. Levi couldn't tell if she was satisfied with his answer, but he didn't particularly care.
'If anyone dares call me, the Lord of High Cliff Castle, disloyal, I'll show them what absolute loyalty is.'
"Levi, to be honest, when the Old Duke chose to grant you the title of Baron of Exploration, it was for two reasons. First, you were already a noble, even if from a fallen line. Second, your display in the arena was impossible to ignore."
Onaya steepled her hands on the table and revealed a little-known secret. "However, I was the one who pushed for Liya to oversee your enfeoffment."
"Oh."
