Chapter 233: Chapter 232: Lord Kunbifu Shadowfla Chapter 233: Chapter 232: Lord Kunbifu Shadowfla The Fire Ant Swamp is connected to the Volcanic Oasis by the Huoyun Trade Route, which is shorter than the Mountain River Trade Route that connects the Glowing Valley to the Volcanic Oasis.
Therefore, on the second night of traversing the snowfields, the Knight Regint had already descended from the snow plains and entered the territory of the Fire Ant Swamp.
The envoy of welcoming from the Swan Baron had been waiting early in the cavern.
Upon seeing the Knights of the Glowing Valley, they swiftly led the Knight Regint along a sowhat muddy road towards Swan Lake, at the heart of the Fire Ant Swamp.
Swan Castle, the castle of the Swan Baron, is situated beside Swan Lake.
This swampy lake is shaped like a swan with its wings folded, and it does indeed harbor flocks of swans. Among them are the region’s special breed of Primordial Beast, the Black Swans, renowned throughout the entire Grand Duchy.
Decades ago, the entire territory of the Fire Ant Swamp was directly governed by the Shadowfla Family.
It has only been in these past few years that it beca the Baron’s domain.
“The Huyang Gobi Knights arrived first, personally led by Baron Gevedas… followed by the Tributary River Mouth Knights, the old Baron did not co; it was the Knight Regint led by Viscount jie… then it was your Glowing Valley Knight Regint.”
On the way, the envoy briefed the situation in the Fire Ant Swamp.
“How many troops have co from Red Castle?” Baron Roman asked.
“Most of the Lords and Knights of the Sandy Province, Cloud Marsh Province, Mountainous Province, and the Thousand Lakes Province have arrived at Swan Castle under the Grand Governor’s leadership. Only a few Lords from other provinces have not yet arrived,”
the envoy replied. “As for Red Castle, four Flying Dragon Knights have been dispatched to monitor the Snow Demon Legion around the clock.”
“Has anyone from the Grand Duchy or the Dragon Blood Knights sent word on when they will arrive?”
“I don’t know.”
The envoy did not know much, so Baron Roman did not inquire further. Afterward, the party hastened another hour of night travel, arriving at Swan Castle by Swan Lake.
Swan Castle was ablaze with lights, with a large group of nobles waiting at the castle gate for the arrival of Baron Roman and his party.
At the forefront was an elder with a thick beard, who laughed heartily, “Roman, you’re a bit slow!”
“Lord Kunbifu, the road was not easy to travel, but I have co as fast as I could,” Baron Roman ca forward and embraced the bearded elder, “Seeing everyone here, I assu the frontline situation is quite stable.”
“We’re at a standoff. The Snow Giant Da is assembling the Snow Demon Legion, which needs so ti, but this also gives us a buffer,” the bearded elder laughed.
He is the Lord of the Fire Ant Swamp, the Swan Baron Kunbifu Fla-shadow, and from his surna, it is evident that he was born into the Flacrest Dragonblood Family.
He is a paternal cousin of the forr Grand Duke Quentin III Fla-shadow and also a Flying Dragon Knight.
With his distinguished military accomplishnts and noble lineage, he was awarded the title of Baron and given governance over the Fire Ant Swamp, a warm enclave.
Otherwise, ordinary mbers from the branches of the Shadowfla Family would at most be conferred the lifelong title of Lord, not an hereditary noble title that passes from generation to generation.
“Is this your son, Russell?” After embracing Baron Roman, Kunbifu turned to look at Russell, who was following behind Baron Roman.
Hearing this, Russell stepped forward and bowed, “Russell greets Sir Kunbifu.”
“The young man is spirited, truly remarkable. One could vaguely see the shadow of the old Baron,” Baron Kunbifu lavished praise on Russell, “To join your father on the battlefield at such a young age will surely beco a wonderful tale!”
“You flatter , sir, there’s still much I need to learn about the matters on the battlefield,” Russell humbly responded.
“Keep up the hard work,” Baron Kunbifu patted Russell on the shoulder.
Russell then ended his greeting to Baron Kunbifu and turned to face his uncle, ijie Yujiuhua, “Uncle, Russell sends his regards.”
“You’re getting sturdier,” Viscount jie also patted Russell on the shoulder, relatives don’t need to say much.
Behind Viscount jie, Cousin l was standing, making faces at Russell.
However, the two brothers didn’t compete to speak; they just exchanged glances as a way of greeting each other.
Next, Russell turned his attention to another high noble, the lord of Populus Gobi, Baron Bullhorn Gevedas Baimaigen.
This was a middle-aged man of average appearance, but with a very gentle smile.
Incidentally, this man was also about to beco related to the Fluorescent Fungi Family, as Russell already knew that Roland was very likely to enter into a marriage alliance with Baron Gevedas’s daughter, Gwyn Baimaigen, making the two barons in-laws.
After bowing politely, Russell greeted Baron Gevedas and then said, “Roland has also asked to send his regards, he needs to stay in Glowing Valley and can’t co to the battlefield to greet you personally… Also, my regards to Miss Gwyn.”
“Roland is thoughtful,” Baron Gevedas acknowledged calmly with a nod, his smile gentle but not warm.
Russell wasn’t a sensitive person, but he could still feel the palpable distance in Baron Gevedas’s reaction.
“Is it because of Roland’s bad reputation, or sothing else?” Russell’s mind wandered briefly, “Has the news of him being tricked by a fairy at Tributary River Mouth spread, or is it because he sleeps until the sun is high in the sky every day at Red Castle?”
Unable to find an answer, Russell quickly cast aside the thought; such troubles were matters for his parents and brother, Roland.
They were none of his concern.
Continuing on, Russell greeted another middle-aged man: “Lord Kunstan, hello.”
“Lord Russell, welco to Swan Castle. No matter how the war progresses, I hope you enjoy your ti in Fire Ant Swamp,” replied the middle-aged man, who bore a resemblance to Baron Kunbifu and was indeed his son, Kunstan Xiangrikui.
Only direct descendants of a noble house could bear their family’s surna.
Kunbifu Fla-shadow, being an offshoot of the Shadowfla Family, should not have continued the “Fla-shadow” surna past his father’s generation.
However, because he successfully bonded with a dragon, he was allowed to keep the “Fla-shadow” surna and enjoy the privileges of the Flacrest Dragonblood Family.
But his son could no longer inherit the “Fla-shadow” surna, hence he adopted the surna of the family’s great Sunflower Elf.
By Lord Kunstan’s side were his two sons, Lords Kunsley Xiangrikui and Kunsupu Xiangrikui—both older than Russell, both married, and both had been granted lordships.
By the ti this ritual of welco had concluded, it was almost nine o’clock in the evening.
After the banquet.
With a belly nearly round from eating, Russell was pulled aside by Cousin l: “Russell, can you tell what’s changed about ?”
“I can’t,” Russell shook his head.
“Haha, co on, I’ll introduce you to my partner, the Iron Winged Grey Crane Mora!” Cousin l said excitedly.
“The Iron Winged Grey Crane Mora?” Russell raised an eyebrow, “Cousin, have you advanced to a Phantom Beast Knight?”
“Of course.” l wore a triumphant smirk, “Since Lord dikalun and I are not fated, and it’s not yet my turn with Lord rcedes, naturally I can contract with a fantasy beast. Mora and I hit it off best, and I also like Mora the most!”
Although it had been established early on that Cousin l would eventually ride atop Lord rcedes, becoming the new Flying Dragon Knight.
But Count rlin had not yet passed away, and Lord rcedes was not yet l’s to claim, so he had maintained his virginity up until now in the hope of contracting with Lord dikalun, which would instantly make him a Flying Dragon Knight.
Without having to wait.
Nevertheless, as Lord dikalun showed fondness but not enough approval of l, and had even given Russell a breath of Origin Dragon’s Breath, it undoubtedly made l realize that perhaps Lord dikalun favored Russell more.
So he stopped waiting, decisively abandoning his pursuit of Lord dikalun to contract with a fantasy beast instead.
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