The rumors grew more and more frightening.
When Leech's ship arrived at the docks of East Port, he noticed some of the captains and sailors looking at him with reverence.
'Sometimes, it's not so bad to be feared. It keeps people from thinking I'm a pushover.'
Leech was in a good mood.
Upon entering Roaring Castle, Leech didn't see the star of the ball, Evangelina Leopold, the "Red Rose." However, quite a few noble ladies and their daughters kept glancing his way.
Leech felt different than he had when visiting Shanzhang Castle. Back then, he had gone looking to take advantage of the situation. The Little Bill family had been in a weak position, with hardly any soldiers to their name.
This was Roaring Castle, the Duke's fortress. 'I have to be more restrained here.'
So, in the face of the flirtatious glances sent his way by the noblewomen, he simply returned a smile and kept his distance.
