Chapter 197
Chapter 197
Descending to the lower floor, the Sun Duke inquired, “How much longer shall you linger here?”
Yan, with a face of dilemma, scratched his cheek. Having achieved his goal, there was no reason to stay, and he yearned to revive his father as swiftly as possible.
The Sun Duke gazed intently at Yan. “It seems you plan to depart forthwith.”
Yan offered a bitter smile and nodded. “My apologies.”
“No need for that. You’re far better than these nobles, engaging in pointless camaraderie. But...”
“...?”
A hint of regret flickered in the Sun Duke’s eyes. “Have you truly no desire to join my ranks? If you wish, I promise you the successor’s position to Merriott.”
Merriott’s official title was the Grand Commander of the Cavalrian Duke’s Knights. He wielded authority over the Sun Duke’s five knightly orders and, when necessary, could even command naval forces—a position of remarkable stature.
As the second-in-command of the Cavalrian Dukedom, such authority might seem natural, but the influence of this position was significant. At this banquet, even viscounts were at Merriott’s mercy, which said it all.
The Sun Duke held Yan in high esteem, offering him the role of Grand Commander, a position befitting someone beyond his mere twenty years.
The Sun Duke continued, “As astute as you are, you must realize the exceptional nature of my offer.”