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" DUKE ALEX LOCKHEART HAVE ARRIVED!!!"

Alex entered with his usual normal posture with Ram and Rem behind him in maid posture.

But the problem was that his act before made every one shiver!

'Who knew that young man was the new Duke who is renowned as strongest?'

All nobles who were laughing or mocking him were in shock. While the ones who were admiring him were more dazzled.

They thought him as a knight but he came out as a noble. Not a normal but with of high rank of Duke.

Only Alex's footsteps were heard all over the ball. All nobles were quiet. He goes to the wall were the Marquis's Son was lying due to his kick. His face was swollen red. It looks like even with Alex's restraint he got hit pretty hard.

Alex's stats were very high due to Ackerman's blood. His bone and muscle density is in peak of human limits. Though now he is half God and half devil, he haven't made any improvement because practice isn't going to work on him anymore. Only the battles is the way to improve.

The arrogant boy was shaking with fear as he heard his identity. All his arrogance was vanished like wind.

Alex slams down his feet next to arrogant boy's head. Then he stared him with intimidate gaze. Even with his blindfold one could tell that he was furious.

" So, what were you going to do?" Alex asked.

" For-Forgive me.." The boy said while covering his head in fear.

Alex with no more interest gets back to his official seat in the front. Even if Alex is a Duke, he can't kill any noble as he wills. So, he spared him and thought it would be better to instill fear to rest of the audience. After all because of his age, most nobles must be thinking of taking advantage of him. But after this incident, they will think twice before offending him.

Alex sat on his seat which was on the front. In his left was the seat of Duke Alfred Flore who was with King for some political matters. In his right was the current chief commander of army - Duke Gladius Blake. Alex greeted him with a smile.

" Its been a while, Duke Blake."

Duke Gladius who saw Alex replied with a smile," Its you Duke Alex! Why are you so late? I was getting a bit bored."

Duke said while hitting Alex's back. Alex was a bit annoyed but he didn't said anything. Duke Gladius was the one among dukes with whom he had a very good relationship. He saw Duke Gladius as a big brother. Both of them even participated in some wars which made a type of comrade bonding in them.

" By the way, in the mean time while I was busy it looks like you got two beautiful maids. And twins." Duke Gladius said teasing tone.

" Well, I saved them in a mission and they followed me to serve me." Alex said.

" But before also you have saved many people. But you never used to receive any of them as a maid or anything." Duke Gladius said in a surprised tone.

Alex without a doubt is the strongest. May it be in terms of magic, swordsmanship or martial arts. In all types fighting Alex can defeat anybody.

When he was in army for his mission, he saved many villages or towns. And many girls used fall for him seeing his strength and beautiful face.

But Alex rejects everyone without batting an eye. But now he has two beautiful twin maids. This fact made Duke Gladius a but surprised.

" I just liked both of them more than others. That's why I took them in." Alex said with a blushed face.

Hearing his reply, Ram and Rem were blushing very hard. Both of their faces was full red. And both of them were also happy hearing their master liked both of them.

Duke Gladius was a bit shocked but was also felt a bit happy for his brother. Alex was a loner. Only some people were able to come in his life. Duke Gladius was happy to see the changes in his little brother.

" Oh! By the way, meet my wife - Duchess Miranda Blake and my daughter Lily Blake."

Alex saw a fairly beautiful lady with blonde hair and red eyes. And beside this lady was a girl who is splitting image of the lady except the in place of blonde hair she has black hair.

The blonde lady is Miranda Blake and the girl is Lily Blake.

" Oh! Sorry, where are my manners? I am Duke Alex Lockheart. I used to be in army with Duke Gladius. Nice to you meet you Duchess Blake and Lady Lily."

Alex introduced himself with a smile.

" Nice to meet you Duke Lockheart. I have heard about you." The Duchess bowed a bit.

In the same way, The girl Lily introduced herself. But both of them were surely beautiful. Well most noble ladies were beautiful but some of them are above the league. Both Duchess and her daughter were indeed are more beautiful than others.

' Both of them are beautiful for any man to chase them. But still Grayfia is more beautiful than them." Alex thought inside his head.

Then Alex saw a very familiar figure. A fat man with a lot of jewellery on his dress as a fashion. Anybody can tell that the man is beyond flashy. He is none other than richest person of kingdom - Duke Glorre Tyier. Alex and Glorre had a very business relationship. Alex who was a very good adventurer used to kill many dragons as a means to improve and sell them to Glorre. Due to this both of them had a very fruitful business relationship. Glorre was surrounded by many nobles who were using their mastered tongue to earn favor of Duke Glorre.

Most nobles sought power. And second was money. Even if somebody has enough money he can easily acquire power. And money is also a means to show off. And because of it, most nobles are trying to mingle with Duke Glorre to take part in his business to earn a profit.

" Duke Glorre is as usual surrounded by bunch of nobles." Alex sighed. Fortunately a idiot pissed him off which gave him a chance to show dominance. Otherwise with his most handsome face and with strength nobles would also flock arround him.

" You're are right. Some things never change." Gladius replied as he laughed.

" By the way did you meet Duke Trion. I haven't seen him from my war days." Gladius asked.

" I also haven't seen him for a while. I heard from the Majesty that he had gone for an international matter to the Empire. It looked like an urgent matter from the grave of Majesty." Alex said.

Duke Trion Aleph - The foreign affairs minister. He is also tactician of Laventine army. Alex, Gladius and Trion are also known as War Trio. In wars, if all three were present then Laventine would win. It's a belief among the people.

Though now the nation is in peace, when Alex was novice adventurer the relations with Empire was still unstable. And frequent wars used to occur. And Alex gained many merits in wars which was enough to give to the title of Duke. And in age of 16 he became Duke.

Alex who joined in wars in the age of 13 met with both Gladius and Trion. He defeated Gladius in order to become the strongest. He gained acknowledgement of the army officers. All soldiers used to respect him. Alex whose strength is unrivaled, Trion with his strategies and Gladius with command used to win every wars.

In difficult situation, Alex would destroy the enemy. In wide field Gladius with commanding skills would lead to victory. In difficult terrain Trion with his strategies would show the path of victory. A perfect match! And due to this they are known as War Trio!

But Alex was not that famous with nobles. Because he never used to socialize much. And due to this most people don't know him. They have heard about him, but never had seen him. And today was first appearance of Alex in big party.

" Empire, is it. Who knows what they are planning?" Gladius said.

Alex shrugged his shoulders. Empire always had a greed to obtain the Laventine kingdom. If any chance appears, then they used to attack without hesitation.

" Please take your seats. Majesty Sun Leo Valentine is gracing with his presence."

Alex and others nobles quietly sat on their respective places for Majesty's appearance.