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The clatter of hooves was urgent.
The towering Tulip Castle was already in sight, and Marcus could not recall how many times he had visited this grandest castle on Coral Island. Since following Liszt, entering and leaving Tulip Castle had become as common as having a meal at home.
He advanced along the causeway leading to the castle.
Soon, a patrolling Knight Squad approached to greet him, with a captain who was clearly an acquaintance calling out from a distance, "Captain Marcus."
"Captain Xuleer."
After explaining the reason for delivering the message.
The Knight Squad immediately escorted Marcus to the castle gate.
He had been here many times, and each time he could sense the varying changes in the glances cast upon him by the knights. When he first visited Fresh Flower Town, mockery and contempt were common, as everyone believed he had lost his eligibility in the contest for nobility. Later, when he came with Douson, some began to express surprise.
