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Chapter 497 - 497 496 Spreading the Name of Russell

Chapter 497: Chapter 496: Spreading the Name of Russell Chapter 497: Chapter 496: Spreading the Name of Russell Cigar Castle, Russell had gathered all his followers.

Since Black Oil Dragon Ross was left to guard, Eric, Charles, and others had gone to Red Castle to attend the Earl’s promotion ceremony, so many followers were not present. Even after hearing the news, it would take them six to seven days to return.

Besides his own followers, a few steward knights from the Fluorescent Fungi Family were also summoned by Russell to join the meeting.

“Last night there was a great battle, I believe many of you have more or less heard,” Russell sat at the newly renovated conference room’s head seat, his gaze sweeping over each knight, causing them to instinctively straighten their chests.

His gaze was filled with utter reverence.

This made Russell feel both moved and enjoy the pleasure of being at the pinnacle of the Way of the Knight abundantly.

“Two Frost Giants, Shuang Da and Shuang Ge. Last night, Shuang Ge invaded and was slain by my chaotic swordwork… Shuang Da stole the Snow Giant… back and forth, our opponent remains an old friend, but what used to be called Snow Giant Da is now called Shuang Da.”

Russell briefly recounted the battle of the previous night.

Without any adjectives or adverbs, but it still made the knights present boil with excitement, spontaneously shouting out loud.

“Under the watch of the Dragon, Sir’s sharpness is unrivaled!”

“Praise be to Sir!”

“Though Earl Sir does not bear the name of a Dragon Knight, he indeed possesses the reality of one, the Shadowflame Grand Duchy is destined to be led by you!”

“Bathed in radiant glory, Sir will surely ride a dragon!”

After a round of shouts ended, Russell picked up the steaming cup of broth tea from the table, took a sip, and then gestured with his hand to lower.

He spoke calmly, “Calm down, Shuang Ge moved his own Snow Giant, vastly weakening his power, so it’s not surprising that I killed him. Our victory in this battle was significantly aided by the three dragons restraining the Snow Giant, which you all should remember.”

That was the plain truth.

Russell never cared to steal others’ credit, yet when it came to enjoying the spoils alone, he wouldn’t be lenient.

Be it the bottom line or moral standards, one must know how to apply them flexibly.

“Yes, Sir!” the knights nodded in agreement.

“Now that you are aware of the situation,” Russell finally said, “after killing Shuang Ge, Shuang Da will not dare to attack the Shadowflame Grand Duchy for a while. So you all may return to your peaceful duties and training. With me, Russell here, our territory is secure!”

He had calmed the knights.

Russell then rode the Black Oil Dragon Ross around Blackflame Plains, Leize, and Glowing Valley, flying close to the ground, to soothe the people.

Seeing the form of Black Oil Dragon sweeping by, all the civilians startled by last night’s dragon cries rapidly recovered from their panic, and as the dragon’s silhouette receded, uttered sincere praises and prayers, now reassured to live and work peacefully.

Having done all this,

Russell still left Black Oil Dragon Ross to guard the territory.

The Ouroboros Uroboros was also left behind: “Uroboros, if it weren’t for your vigilance last night, perhaps Shuang Ge would have truly stolen the Polar Ice Holy Artifact; it can be said that your contribution to killing Shuang Ge is substantial and deserving of praise!”

“This is within my ability, no need for formalities,” Uroboros responded mentally.

“Once I am through with this busy period, I will come back to fully synchronize with you, striving to achieve perfect mind sync soon!”

“Alright, I am waiting for you, Russell,” replied Uroboros expectantly.

Seeing that Polly and Hape had become Pseudo-Dragons, the pressure felt by Uroboros, who remained a regular Phantom Beast, was imaginable.

It too wanted to become stronger, to become a Pseudo-Dragon.

For this reason, it often ventured alone into the Snowfield, hunted Snow Ghosts, sought Snow Demons, honing its strength through slaughter—after its Talent of Veiled Dream was enhanced by the Little Dream Dragon into Yumeng Infiltration, it had become invincible.

If it could not beat them, it could always retreat into the Gloomy Dreamland to escape.

With a wave of his hand.

Russell rode the Unicorn Polly, swiftly flying toward Red Castle, enveloped by the power of thunder and wind, which maximized his speed.

Within moments, he flew from his domain to his destination, landing on the platform in front of the Elders’ Hall.

“Earl Sir!”

“Earl Sir!”

The guard knights of the Elders’ Hall, upon seeing Russell, all beat their chests in salute; Russell was already one of the three earls of the Shadowflame Grand Duchy.

“Is the Chief Executive here?” Russell asked.

“The Chief Executive did not come today.”

“I see.”

Russell did not go inside but flew directly to Earl Merlin’s private castle, where he found that Earl Merlin was still not there.

“The master has gone to Young Master Mel’s castle, Mr. Russell, the Baroness is also there.” replied the castle’s steward.

So Russell turned around and went to his cousin Mel’s private castle.

As he entered the castle, he saw Earl Merlin and Baron Romand and his wife, along with Uncle Meijie and his wife, Aunt Melinda and her husband, as well as brother Roland and his wife, sister Rolin and her husband, all gathered together, chatting leisurely.

“Russell, I knew you would come soon!” Mel immediately got up and walked quickly over, giving Russell a big hug upon meeting.

Then he laughed heartily, “Well done, truly a prodigy of the Way of the Knight!”

“What?” Russell was surprised, “You’ve already heard about last night, my battle with Shuang Ge?”

“Of course,” said Mel, “His Highness Shadowflame informed Lord Welchi, and a council was held last night at midnight. Now, all nobles of Red Castle are waiting for you to come back and tell the legend of your sword defeating the Frost Giant Ge!”

“Brother, you’re too cool!” Lola, usually quiet, couldn’t help running over and giving Russell a hug.

This brother was really making her proud.

“Come sit down, Russell, and tell us all about what happened last night,” brother Roland enthusiastically invited.

Russell sat down.

His father, Baron Roman’s eyes were filled with gratification, while his mother, Lady Meryl’s eyes brimmed with pride.

The other relatives were either envious, awe-struck, or admiring, no longer treating Russell as just a young family member or child.

Even the relatives had to look up to Russell now.

Only Grandfather Earl Merlin did not show too much emotion but calmly asked, “His Highness Shadowflame spoke vaguely, and Welchi’s message was stuttered, you describe last night’s event in detail.”

“Alright, Grandfather,” Russell then recounted the great battle of the previous night in detail. “Uroboros sent a warning, and I quickly returned… In the end, Shuang Ge was slain by me, but Shuang Da turned into the victor among the Frost Giants.”

After listening to Russell’s account.

Earl Merlin sighed deeply, praising, “No, Shuang Da cannot be considered a victor, its power may recover, but the loss of a Frost Giant is vast for their side. The real victor is you, and also the Shadowflame Grand Duchy.”

“Yes,” Cousin Mel feigned a sour tone, “After today, all of Furious Wind City and even the entire Shadowflame Grand Duchy, will echo with the name of Russell. Even the Scorching Torrent Kingdom will follow in singing your praises.”

Roland laughed, “I think not just that, Russell’s accomplishments in the Way of the Knight, along with the might of defeating Shuang Ge, are destined to spread across all nations. Knights from every country, far and near, will look up to Russell as their goal.”

The earlier Roland would have been jealous of his brother Russell’s achievements.

But now, Roland, in his numerous defeats, had a sudden epiphany; the stronger Russell became, the more benefits he, as an elder brother, would reap.

Therefore,

at this moment, he felt genuine pride for Russell: “Russell, thank you for your sacrifices for the family and for the Grand Duchy!”