Downton City wasn't large, yet it bustled with an unusual flow of travelers and merchants.
Typically, a settlement this size would struggle to produce more than twenty Military Marquis.
Not just a modest place like Downton City—even the Capital might find such numbers challenging.
"Maybe Downton City really does hold some hidden mystery," I mused silently.
I settled beside Guy Noble, lifting my wine glass for a sip.
"Clearly, Mr. Noble commands great respect here in Downton City." I raised my glass with a casual gesture.
Guy Noble puffed up immediately at my words. "Absolutely! Every second-generation heir who steps foot in Downton City must pay their respects to me first!"
"Remarkable, truly remarkable." I gave him an approving nod.
"Noble Guy, reaching the Military Marquis Realm represents extraordinary achievement. How does the Noble Family manage so many Marquis?" I probed carefully.
