“Nice to meet you, Your Excellency Duke Pendragon.”

The ladies standing in front of Raven bowed deeply while gazing at Count Cedric. In the southern tradition, it was customary for the oldest or the representative of the banquet to introduce someone to a guest.

Count Cedric introduced the ladies one by one.

“This is Lord Aso’s second daughter, Basma. This is Noemi, the youngest daughter of Baron Nardo…”

To Count Cedric’s surprise, Raven put a soft smile on his face and nodded, making eye contact with all of them.

‘Hmm?’

Viscount Moraine appeared to be a little surprised at the sight. He knew Duke Pendragon to keep women far away, with the exception of Baroness Conrad. Countless beauties of noble families had courted him in Leus as well, but he had declined.

What was even more surprising was Irene’s attitude. Even though she hated instances of women flirting with her brother, she showed no particular dislike.

“Good to see you all. The beauties of El Pasa’s ladies are renowned in the mainland, but now that I see you all in person, the rumors are rather lacking.”

Duke Pendragon was quite well-built up close, and his smile was pure and dazzling enough to cause the southern ladies to blank...