Unexpectedly breaking through the bottleneck of the fourth-level mage, Dick not only advanced in his power but also won the hearts of two beautiful women. For the first time since his arrival in this world, he had truly experienced the intimacy between a man and a woman. In a luxurious inn at the coastal town, he indulged in two days of tender affection.

"Annie, you've advanced to a fourth-level mage, but haven't you started practicing fourth-level spells yet?" Now that he had claimed the elder sister, there was no way Dick would neglect Annie, who also harbored deep feelings for him.

"Not yet. I just broke through and rented a flying magical beast from the Mage Academy to find you," she replied, eager to share this significant moment with the one she loved the most.

"I possess spell techniques for water and fire elements, from level one to level four. If you wish, you both may take them now. After all, you're my women—no one in the family would mind," Dick said generously.

"You rogue! You can't help but fall for any pretty woman you see. Who knows how many you'll end up with? We won't be staying in this coastal town to fight with other women. We're returning to the capital," Annie teased.

"How could that be? You're the only two women I've ever been with," Dick protested. Despite having known Alina for a long time, he had always regarded her merely as a friend.

"Yeah, right," Annie scoffed. As someone born a commoner, she had encountered far more nobles, mages, and warriors after embarking on her magical training. This world was one where men dominated, and even among the elite, powerful female practitioners were exceedingly rare. In a place like Seven Star Fortress, there wasn’t a single high-level female mage or warrior.

Any man of stature and power had many women. Both Annie and Anna had long grown accustomed to this reality. This was no Earth of the 21st century with its one-man, one-wife system.

"Dick, you don't need to worry about us. Now that we've both become fourth-level mages, the Great Yan Kingdom can even grant us titles. And combined, our magic is formidable—strong enough to stand against a fifth-level mage," Anna stated confidently.

"Titles come that easily?" Dick asked, amused.

"Of course! Once we're nobility, we'll have much more influence," Anna's eyes gleamed at the thought. For a commoner like her, the allure of a noble title was undeniable.

"Very well then!" With the sisters' newfound status and strength as fourth-level mages, the Great Yan Kingdom wouldn't shortchange them. Even on the battlefield, mages of their caliber would be key protectees, with little risk of harm. "Just be sure to leave me a spot in your noble estate," Dick added with a grin.

Can women be ennobled? Technically no, but powerful mages—especially mid-level ones capable of mass destruction—were always exceptions. The Great Yan Kingdom had precedent, with several female mages among their twenty mid-level magic practitioners. While they might not always receive lands of their own, they certainly had noble estates in the capital.

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"You're really agreeing?" Anna's face lit up as she looked at Dick. In this world, powerful nobles and practitioners might have many women, but few allowed them such freedom. Though Anna and her sister were indeed impressive mid-level mages, Dick’s strength and the influence of Seven Star Fortress were far superior. He could easily demand control over them, as many men did with their women.

"Why would it surprise you that I agreed? You're not my vassals; you're free. Focus on your training, and one day, you'll reach the heights of high mages, perhaps even archmagi. When that time comes, we'll travel the world together," Dick replied warmly.

"You're the best, Dick," Annie said, now smiling brightly as she threw her arms around him. Even Annie, who had been so assertive earlier, couldn’t hide her joy. After all, who didn’t long for freedom—especially practitioners like them?

Could Dick have kept them bound to him? Of course. Never forget, he was backed by the formidable Seven Star Fortress.

"I'm the best, aren’t I? Otherwise, how could the beautiful Annie fall for me?" Holding the slender and radiant Annie in his arms, Dick felt a surge of pride. With such adoring twin sisters by his side, how could he not be content?

After a reluctant farewell, the sisters returned to the Mage Academy in the capital, immediately reporting their advancement to the fourth level. They were soon summoned by the academy's leadership.

"Lord Bark!" To their surprise, it was none other than Lord Bark, a sixth-level mage and member of the royal family, who greeted them.

"Very good, you've both advanced to fourth-level mages. I was starting to wonder if you’d ever return," Bark said, clearly pleased.

"How could we not? After all, it was the academy that nurtured us," Annie replied with a sweet smile, her time with Dick clearly influencing her boldness.

"Oh? And yet, some never do come back, do they?"

"Lord Bark, Dick is different. After all, he's a bloodline heir of Seven Star Fortress, so he returned to his roots. He even asked me to convey his gratitude to you for your fairness back then," Annie explained.

The Jenny sisters had been renowned at the academy ever since they reached third-level mages before turning twenty. Their beauty, their powerful magic when working together, and—perhaps most importantly—their close relationship with Dick had made them famous.

Everyone knew who Dick was. He was a direct descendant of the Seven Star Fortress, a force so powerful that the Great Yan Kingdom couldn’t even dream of provoking it. The disparity in strength was simply too vast. Even the strongest warriors and mages of the kingdom, at the seventh level, were nothing compared to the might of Seven Star Fortress.

The academy was well aware of Annie’s recent advancement, and the leadership knew exactly where she had gone when she borrowed a magical flying beast. They also knew that with Dick’s connection to Seven Star Fortress, anything the royal family could offer Annie and her sister paled in comparison.

"Very well, I’m glad you’ve returned. I don’t expect you to pledge loyalty to the royal family, but should the kingdom ever require your assistance, I trust you’ll help where you can," Lord Bark said, knowing better than to push for any contracts or oaths. After all, no one in their right mind would demand such things from the women of a Seven Star Fortress heir.

"You can count on us, Lord Bark. Should the kingdom need us, we won't hesitate to lend our aid," Jenny replied diplomatically. After all, she still intended to make her way in the Great Yan Kingdom, and maintaining a good relationship with this high-ranking mage was essential.

As for flaunting their connection to Dick and acting arrogantly? Annie was far too smart for that. With so many women bound to Dick in the future, how could she and her sister afford to create unnecessary conflict with the kingdom? Besides, both their own power and Dick’s were still relatively modest; it was better to stay humble for now.

This was a principle Dick had instilled in them, and Jenny had clearly taken it to heart.

Lord Bark was satisfied with their attitude—such sensible girls, he thought.

Since they were keen on gaining noble titles, that was no problem at all. A barony was well within their reach, along with a fertile estate. The Jenny sisters would never have to worry about their livelihoods again.