??Chapter 140: Chapter 139: Competing for Attention and Jealousy
Chapter 140: Chapter 139: Competing for Attention and Jealousy
The clam pond, Black Waist Snake Brick Kiln Factory, fifteen hundred acres of Fluorescent Mushroom Magic dicine Fields, the official residence, the court and the dormitories, as well as the trading market of Grotto Village…
Russell ticulously instructed on every detail, as he was about to leave Wuyao Snake Manor for more than a month, feeling much reluctance.
On this land, he held nurous prospects for the future.
Of course.
It was rely a temporary separation, not a permanent departure for years. Hence, Russell gave his instructions and orders before dispelling the tinge of reluctance in his emotions.
“Charles, Eric, Hans, I entrust the manor to you.”
“Sir,” Eric said in a muffled voice, “are you sure you do not need my protection?”
Although he was the Chief of Public Security of Wuyao Snake Manor, his primary role was as the head of Russell’s personal guard, constantly safeguarding Russell’s safety.
“No need, Red Eye is with ,” Russell said with a smile. “Besides, I will be traveling with the family. What dangers could possibly arise?”
“But Lord Baron’s party will return first, and when you co back, you will be alone.”
“Don’t worry, Bluebird Castle will send soone to escort
back. Moreover, even if I were alone, traveling with a trade caravan would also ensure my safe return,” Russell was not worried about his safety, the several battles on the snowfield had given him much confidence.
Previously, he was quite fearful of the Snow Ghosts and Snow Demons, terrified of eting his demise on the snowfield.
But now.
Snow Ghosts and Snow Demons, in his eyes, were gold coins, they were the sustenance for the Little Dream Dragon.
Charles interjected, saying, “Sir, in my opinion, if Bluebird Castle fails to send soone to escort you back, please don’t follow the trade caravan. You could write to us, and we can send Sir Eric to escort you.”
“Yes, master, your safety is more important than all of us. You are everything to Wuyao Snake Manor!” Hans also joined in urging.
Russell accepted everyone’s concerns and said with a smile, “Alright, I promise you.”
“Sir, why not take Kevin with you?” Eric suggested once more.
“You and Kevin work on getting along better at ho. Red Eye is enough for .” Russell patted the Red-eyed Rat King lying at his feet, which had completely lost its rodent timidity and was becoming more and more like a dog.
After evolving into a fantasy beast, its life’s hierarchy had transcended that of a lowly rodent to beco a wondrous creature.
“Squeak, squeak!” Red Eye seed to understand what everyone was discussing, raising its head and squeaking as if to show loyalty.
Russell then said with a laugh, “Red Eye and I have already established an emotional bond. It will guard my safety.”
Red Eye nodded repeatedly: “Squeak, squeak!”
…
Not waiting for the 3rd of September, Russell went to Fluorescent Castle the night before to et his parents, accompanied only by his personal servant Ram and the Red-eyed Rat King.
The package was simple; only a few sets of changeable clothes and a circular jade box. Inside the jade box lived Luo Xi, the Fluorescent Mushroom Bird, along with Russell’s six other spirit insects.
They were brought for the elf gathering.
At that ti, the elves from Fluorescent Castle would also travel together, eting with the elves from Bluebird Castle, sharing pheromones with each other to accelerate their growth and evolution.
“Ram, your horsemanship is improving by the day,” Russell chatted with his personal servant along the way.
Nobles in social interactions often brought their own servants.
Responding, Ram said, “Master, when you were fighting on the snowfield, I practiced horsemanship every day at the manor, and I also asked Sir Tom for swordsmanship lessons.”
With that, he patted the sword strapped to his waist.
Next, he would follow Russell across the snowfield, and naturally, he chose to wear a weapon to prevent sudden assaults by Snow Ghosts.
“Learn well, practice hard,” Russell said.
“Thank you, Master, for the encouragent. I’ll practice diligently!” Ram nodded excitedly, preferring horse riding and sword practice to serving others.
If judged by Butler Morris’s standards, Ram was not a qualified personal servant; he was not particularly diligent, his service was not thoughtful enough, and most importantly, he was too playful to serve the master wholeheartedly.
But Russell was very satisfied with Ram, especially because Ram wasn’t overly attentive.
After all, Russell was a ti traveler; no matter how well he integrated into this world and era, he found it difficult to accept the services of a personal servant.
“In ‘Dream of the Red Chamber,’ only maids served the young masters. It was only when traveling that young masters had lads to accompany them!”
Russell often complained about this.
In another feudal society, with a noble class holding transcendent powers, he ended up being served by a personal manservant, which he found hard to adjust to.
For instance, the previous servant of his forr self, the sowhat effeminate Thomas, had left many unpleasant mories for Russell.
Luckily, Thomas disliked the remote location of Wuyao Snake Manor and was unwilling to follow.
Ram’s lack of overly attentive service thus beca an advantage in Russell’s eyes; he did not want a maid-like manservant fussing over him, rubbing against him when changing clothes… just handing him his clothes was enough.
“Master,” Ram’s question brought Russell’s thoughts back, “are there many Snow Ghosts on the snowfield?”
“Not many.”
“Oh, I thought there were Snow Ghosts everywhere on the snowfield. Sir Jas always says that a weakling like
would be eaten by a Snow Ghost once I step onto the snowfield.” As Ram spoke, he couldn’t help but tremble a little.
Clearly, he had been frightened by Knight Attendant Jas.
Russell laughed and said, “He’s fooling you. Don’t be nervous, Ram. If Snow Ghosts truly were everywhere, no trade caravan could possibly cross the trade routes to reach Glowing Valley. Knights clear the trade routes every year, eliminating all the Snow Ghosts that could threaten them, one by one.”
“I see, then I’m relieved. Uh… sorry, Master, I’m just too cowardly.”
“That’s nothing,” Russell smiled.
Before he had visited the snowfield, he was just like Ram, filled with fear of the snowfield, afraid he might carelessly get eaten by a Snow Ghost.
Having seen more, he had co to terms with it.
They rode swiftly and chatted leisurely; two hours later, they arrived at Fluorescent Castle as dusk fell. They arrived just in ti for the castle’s dinner.
“Today is the 2nd. If we leave tomorrow, we should be able to reach Tributary River Mouth in three days’ ti with no unforeseen delays, and it would take one more day to reach Bluebird Castle, getting us there by the evening of the 7th.” During dinner, Lady ryl kept mumbling to herself.
Baron Roman consoled her, “Don’t worry, ryl. The Earl’s birthday is on the 9th of September. We’ll make it in ti to celebrate.”
“I know; I’m just worried about delays on the road.”
“What could possibly delay us? Unless a Snow Giant blocks our way, even if a few blue-skinned creatures ca, they wouldn’t be enough to stop ,” the Baron bragged a bit. In truth, the Knight Regint often relied on Mr. Ross’s breath to fight real Snow Demons.
This ti, Mr. Ross was not accompanying them, choosing instead to stay in Glowing Valley to guard the territory.
“Mother, you’re probably nervous because it’s been so many years since you’ve seen Grandfather,” Russell said with a smile, “I’ve also not seen Grandfather for many years and miss him dearly.”
“Yes, ever since your grandfather went to Red Castle to govern, I’ve seen him twice, and both were fleeting greetings during court banquets,” Lady ryl sighed, “Your grandmother passed away early, and it hasn’t been easy for your grandfather these past few years.”
Roland, the elder brother, teased a bit, “When I was with the Dragon Blood Knights, I saw Grandfather quite often, especially at balls. He was quite popular. The Noble Ladies of Red Castle often quarreled over him out of jealousy.”
Lady ryl rolled her eyes: “Your grandfather has been handso and dashing his whole life. Of course, he’s popular.”
The anxious and tense atmosphere quickly eased.
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