When this strange party was fetching water and setting up camp by the river, a squad of mounted guards nervously approached for a routine inquiry. However, they quickly retreated, their expressions full of respect and admiration.
In the span of a single meal, word about this party had spread throughout the village.
Even the snot-nosed little brats knew that the famous Lord of High Cliff Castle, Lion Hunter Knight, Dragon Knight, Marquis Levi, had arrived.
Among the younger generation, this rising star of Debei had countless admirers.
Even in the most isolated villages, people had heard the embellished, secondhand tales told by Minstrels or passing merchant caravans.
And so, the next day, countless young people swarmed in, all declaring their desire to join High Cliff Castle and pledge their loyalty to the Lord.
