??Chapter 146: Chapter 145 Vivie
Chapter 146: Chapter 145 Vivie
The topic did not linger on Russell for too long.
Although he was as handso as a mber of the Rainflower Family, he was ultimately just a younger son who had just co of age and was given a fief. Even with a mushroom bird at his side, it would take several generations of effort to prosper.
And if there happened to be a prodigal in the midst of those generations, all efforts could go up in smoke.
Add to that, Russell was not particularly talkative, his responses to questions were as brief as possible, which naturally led him back to the role of the unnoticed one.
This allowed him to feel more at ease and indulge in magic-powered food with abandon.
He was also discreetly observing his maternal grandfather Count rlin and his maternal great-aunt Kuna Yingyan, both of whom could be considered among the highest echelons of the Shadowfla Grand Duchy—an individual who had held sway over a decade of court politics, and a forr Grand Duke’s daughter, the current Grand Duke’s aunt.
Yet, perhaps because he was far from Red Castle, Count rlin did not wish to talk politics. In the face of several inquiries from Baron Roman, he dismissively got by with a few words.
However, Baron Roman did not seem to notice Count rlin’s impatience and continued to ask, “Sir, after the Grand Duke took office, was there any discussion of serfdom policies… There must have been arrangents in place before the handover of the Council of Elders, right?”
Count rlin, cutting his steak, furrowed his brow imperceptibly, then looked up and calmly said, “It’s rare for the family to gather. We should talk more about the interesting things happening in our lands.”
“What interesting things can happen in the lands…” Baron Roman said unconsciously.
Lady ryl imdiately kicked the Baron under the table and then said with a smile, “There really are so interesting things in the lands. Father, you might not be aware, but Russell has gotten a Glowing Mushrooms Mushroom Bird.”
“Oh, is that so?” Count rlin beca curious.
Even though the Rainflower Family had several Little Sprites, still, any newly arisen Little Sprite was worthy of admiration.
Little Sprites represented a large amount of magic potion, a multitude of knights, nurous honors, and it ant that the power of the Shadowfla Dragon was extended once more. The warm lands would hence push further into the snowfields.
“I saw it!” Cousin l rushed to say, “It’s called Rosy. Just now, when Mr. Hunter arranged the Elf gathering, I saw the mushroom bird. It’s completely green and chubby, very pretty, though a bit timid.”
Russell smiled and said, “Under the watchful eye of the Great Dragon, I thank the Shadowfla Dragon for its gift.”
“Such a lucky child.” Aunt Kuna said warmly, praising, “The Shadowfla Dragon prefers to keep an eye on outstanding young people.”
“Not just that, Grandfather, Russell also brought a Fantasy Beast, the Red-eyed Rat King!” l said proudly.
He was very happy about Russell’s gains; after all, he was not afraid to follow in the footsteps of a successful brother, especially since their family already had two dragons.
“Cough, cough, it’s just luck, good luck,” Russell said modestly with a wave of his hand.
“As Kuna said, the Shadowfla Dragon does not look favorably upon just anyone, it’s only the excellent young people that catch its eye,” Count rlin said, raising his glass of red wine, “Let’s toast to the outstanding youths of the Grand Duchy.”
Everyone raised their glasses, even Lola held up a glass of grape juice.
For a mont, Russell once again beca the center of attention, but this was far from his wish, as he preferred to develop quietly without drawing attention.
Yet outstanding individuals can’t help but shine.
“There’s just no helping it!”
Russell could only learn to endure, to bear the praises and well-wishes of everyone, and in such a harmonious atmosphere, the dinner ca to an end.
Because the Fluorescent Fungi Family had made a long and arduous journey, feeling weary, they were taken by Aunt Kuna to bathe and rest after the dinner.
Russell followed the castle’s servants and settled his Red-eyed Rat King into a temporary Fantasy Beast rest chamber.
“Red-eye, behave and eat, drink, and sleep here, don’t run around, be careful not to beco a snack for the Manganese Steel Dragon or Crystal Blue Dragon,” he warned.
“Squeak squeak!” The Red-eyed Rat King nodded repeatedly.
Now that it had evolved into a Fantasy Beast, basically, there were no natural predators, except for the Bipedal Flying Dragon. In its eyes, a Bipedal Flying Dragon was as frightening as the wild cats it had encountered before its evolution, not to be provoked at any cost.
On the way back, the castle’s corridors connected one after another, and without a servant to lead the way, one could easily get lost.
Suddenly, around a corner flew a wondrous little creature half a ter tall.
As adorable as a doll, with transparent wings resembling those of a butterfly on its back, it had an incredibly cute face with pure and clear eyes. Its hair was curled on top of its head, blooming with a blue flower that resembled a small bird.
“Eh, who are you?” the little creature hovered in front of Russell.
The two maids who hurried over quickly curtsied to Russell, “Mr. Russel, we’re so sorry to have disturbed you.”
Russell nodded to the two pretty maids.
Then he smiled at the marvelous little creature before him, “My na is Russell Fluorescent Fungus. Hello, might I ask who you are?”
“Russell Fluorescent Fungus?” The wondrous little creature tilted its head. “I don’t know you, but I know Roman Fluorescent Fungus. But I don’t like Roman Fluorescent Fungus, he isn’t good-looking at all, whereas you are quite handso.”
“Uh…” Russell didn’t know how to respond; indeed, his father was a bit ordinary looking.
One of the attractive maids, boldly gazing at Russell, replied enthusiastically, “Mr. Russel, this is Lady Vivie, the great elf of the Rainflower Family. It might be her first ti eting you, so she’s a bit curious.”
With that, she even winked at Russell, her eyes bold and spicy.
Russell squinted his eyes.
The male servant leading the way for Russell glanced at the maid with a warning look and then said to Russell, “Mr. Russel, Lady Vivie likes to wander around the castle; you’ll often see her.”
Speaking of which, he also told the two maids, “Mr. Russel needs to go back to his room to rest, so you better get back to your own tasks.”
The two maids quickly made way.
Russell also waved to the great elf Vivie of the Rainflower Family, “Good night, Lady Vivie.”
“Good night, Russell Fluorescent Fungus,” Vivie waved her little hand and then did not forget to repeat, “You really are quite handso.”
“Thank you for the complint.” Russell turned around, made a gentlemanly hat-tipping gesture, and then left with ease.
Watching his departing figure, the attractive maid couldn’t help herself and exclaid, “Mr. Russel is really handso.”
“Yeah,” the other maid agreed. “I thought the Fluorescent Fungi Family… but alas, that’s not for us to think about. Let’s go; Lady Vivie has left, and we need to keep up so she doesn’t get lost again.”
“Lady Vivie is so adorable, I heard she has lived in the castle for decades and still doesn’t rember the layout.”
“Shush, keep it down.”
The two maids hurried after her.
But Vivie suddenly stopped, turned her head, and said, “I think I heard soone talking behind my back, Anna, Beth, was it you?”
“Of course not, Lady Vivie. We only have respect for you and would never dare to speak ill of you.”
“Oh okay, I believe you,” Lady Vivie nodded her head and then flew toward the corner of the corridor, “I’m going to visit Lord rcedes now, to ask about the story of that volcano, so hurry up and follow.”
“You’re wrong, Lady Vivie. To visit Lord rcedes, you should go this way, not the way you are going.”
“I can’t be wrong,” Vivie stated firmly. “If I go this way and circle the entire castle, I will end up in front of Lord rcedes!”
“But this road leads outside the castle; if you keep going, you’ll end up descending the mountain.”
“Impossible, as long as I keep moving forward, circle the entire Estuary Plains, I’m sure to co back here!”
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