The First Legendary Beast Master novel Chapter 696

Dana leaned against Karl’s side and smiled.

"I wonder how many people fall for the maid bit? Well, I’m sure she’s actually doing the job. But even I can see through her power shielding." She giggled.

Karl shrugged. "Well, she’s a Commander Rank Mage, which isn’t too shocking. Aren’t Ladies’ Maids supposed to be like guards in cute uniforms, when soldiers or male bodyguards would be inappropriate?"

The General chuckled and shook his head. "How much do you know about the Royal Family that didn’t come from a Palace Drama novel or movie?"

Karl thought about it for a second. "Add the four, carry the one... That would be precisely zero."

That didn’t shock him. The Royal Family had been quiet for a long time.

"The current King is an Overlord Rank mage, classically trained. The Palace itself is more akin to a mage tower in function than the palaces in storybooks. You won’t see any imperial harem, no gathering of useless fluff Nobles.

Instead, Ranking is strictly power-based. While you are there, you will be accorded courtesy due your ranks as Royal and Monarch Ranked Elites, second only to the Elders and the Royal Family themselves.

Despite all our efforts, the Royal Family has proven to be incompatible with the System, with few exceptions. I believe you met Prince Axel, who is now an Overlord after advancing during the defence of Burlowbig."

Karl almost didn’t recognize the town name. Nobody used the actual name of the Capital. Honestly, they really should just change it at this point.

The General continued.

"There are a few minor Princes who have System compatibility, but none of them have managed to make it past Ascended, which seems a waste at their age. So, without System links, it could be difficult to judge relative power rankings.

Many struggle, so we are used to it. Very few will take offence if you get noble rankings a little wrong as an outsider.

If someone does take extreme offence for some reason, standard international rules apply. You can request a Champion to represent you in a duel to first blood.

It would be unthinkable for the men to challenge one of the ladies, but attempting to flirt or pressure a pretty woman into a marriage contract does lead to the occasional fight.

It might seem uncivilized, but it is a time-honoured tradition to show off for their peers."

Dana laughed. "Oh, that could end badly. Are you privy to the events surrounding the first Commander Rank anomaly in Newbon?"

The General shook his head. "I have the clearance, but I am afraid I was never given a briefing."

Dana nodded in understanding. It wasn’t that he wasn’t allowed to know, it simply wasn’t relevant to his job.

"Suffice it to say that challenging Monarch Karl to a duel will only lead them to crying bloody tears of rage."

Now both the General and the driver looked intrigued.