In the side hall, three people were riding the clouds, discussing the merits of the Rain Dragon Cigar, naturally taking Grand Duke Kunstan's word as gospel.
Roland was constantly flattering Grand Duke Kunstan while Russell occasionally offered a compliment, spending most of the time listening on the side.
And carefully observing Grand Duke Kunstan.
Previously, through big brother Roland, he had learned that Grand Duke Kunstan was ambitious; and through his cousin Mel, that Grand Duke Kunstan was a lofty but insubstantial man; adding in some rumors, he suspected that Grand Duke Kunstan's character was questionable.
However, now that he had made contact, Russell found that Grand Duke Kunstan might be somewhat arrogant, but he was definitely not dumb.
On the contrary, he was very smart.
