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Chapter 532 - 532 530 Roland Regains His Confidence

Chapter 532: Chapter 530: Roland Regains His Confidence Chapter 532: Chapter 530: Roland Regains His Confidence The family had a meal together to celebrate the birth of the little thorn sprite, Jella.

As for why Russell could still find a wild sprite in the wilderness, such an event was no longer surprising to the likes of Baron Romand and his wife—they knew better than to ask why, they just knew it was the Shadowflame Dragon working its magic behind the scenes.

Russell would eventually ride the Shadowflame Dragon.

Therefore, it was only natural for Russell to be seen as a Dragon Knight, and the various incredible surprises happening around him followed logically.

“Right, after lunch, come with me to the snowfield. There’s a Riding Blue Skin active in the Snowfield to the west of Curved Blade Mountain. Ros and I have confronted it twice and haven’t been able to conquer it,” Baron Romand said.

“Okay, Father,” Russell nodded.

So, after lunch, the father and son mounted their bipedal flying dragons and flew off in the direction of Curved Blade Mountain.

Roland, helping his heavily pregnant wife Gwyn, couldn’t help but look enviously at the sky.

“Dear, what are you thinking about?” Gwyn asked tenderly. She was very content with her husband. Apart from the typical noble affliction of being promiscuous, he was excellent in all other aspects, indeed a fine heir to the nobility.

“Nothing,” Roland smiled.

Gwyn took Roland’s hand and said, “I believe my husband will one day soar through the skies as well.”

“Ha ha, naturally,” Roland replied before he could help but sigh softly, “As the eldest brother, I find it harder and harder to see Russell’s back. Sometimes, I feel like our roles have reversed.”

After a pause, he shared more of his thoughts: “Previously, I always thought Russell would become my right-hand man, like Uncle Roson. But now, I’m gradually becoming his support. No, I’m not even that—I’m less than Charles, apart from managing the territories.”

At least Charles could swallow his pride, orbit Russell all day and, in a myriad of ways, pander to him with flattery to gain his favor.

As the eldest brother, he still needed to maintain his dignity.

Speaking softly, Gwyn said, “No, dear, you’re underestimating yourself. In my eyes, you are just as outstanding as Russell.”

“Is that so.”

“Of course,” Gwyn said. “Russell’s knightly talent is unmatched, and everyone says he’s sure to become a Dragon Knight—I believe it too. But Russell isn’t perfect, dear, you excel in many ways over him.”

Roland raised an eyebrow: “Like what?”

“Like your techniques for managing the territory are much better than Russell’s. I’ve overheard you discussing territory management, and Russell always thinks of taking big steps, many of his ideas are impractical. But you, you always manage to fill in the gaps for him.”

On hearing this, Roland nodded: “That is indeed true. Ah, Russell is still young after all. I, as his older brother, have to guide him.”

Gwyn continued with a smile, “Russell isn’t as humorous as you when he speaks, and he’s not that close with the relatives, so Grandma, Mother, Aunt, and Lola, they actually prefer your company; they simply respect Russell.”

“That’s true, Russell is a bit aloof,” Roland nodded again. Not only did the relatives like him, but the distinguished young ladies outside felt the same.

At every ball, he always managed to make his dance partners laugh heartily.

Russell was different, though. He either didn’t dance, or if he did, he said goodbye to his partner afterward, with no further ado.

Feeling increasingly better, Roland asked, “Is there anything else?”

“There’s plenty more, but I’ll tell you next time,” Gwyn said with a mischievous grin, although she couldn’t think of anything more.

But it was enough. Roland laughed genuinely and said, “Thank you, Gwyn, you’ve restored the confidence of the Glowing Valley’s twin stars to me. Even if my light only shines on you, that’s all I need!”

The couple hugged each other and took a blissful walk on the lawn.

…

“Your strength has grown again!”

Watching Russell slice through a Riding Blue Skin that neither he nor Ros the Clay Dragon could bring down, Baron Roman couldn’t help but remark.

“It’s still not strong enough, Father. I always feel a sense of urgency within me.” Russell descended from the sky, landing on the back of the Black Oil Dragon Ross, flying side by side with Ros the Clay Dragon, “Shuang Da is on the Snowfield, eyeing me like a tiger watching its prey!”

“Now that the Scale Tower is completed, Shuang Da should not dare to act rashly. Besides, you’ve even slain Shuang Ge. Making an example of him this time should definitely deter Shuang Da for a while.”

“Hopefully so.”

“That observatory of yours, have you spotted that thing you mentioned…”

“Missing Number One.”

“Right, have you observed Missing Number One? Can you confirm that the planet is the world of the Frost Giants?”

“Not yet. It’s been one or two months, and I haven’t observed Missing Number One again, but I have a strong premonition that it is the world of the Frost Giants. Even the previous Snowfield upheaval and the national earthquake are influences of Missing Number One.”

“That’s too profound for me,” Baron Roman shook his head, “It’s incredible that we’re living on a sphere, and… Frost Giants can’t fly, so how could they travel from another sphere to our Dragon Sleep Continent?”

He paused, then continued, “Ros and I have tried flying straight up into the sky, but once we reach a certain height, we encounter Gang Wind that we simply cannot pass. That means we can’t fly to the world of the Frost Giants either.”

“That’s also my confusion,” Russell said, “But the truth behind the Snow Demon invasion is getting closer. Perhaps the answer will soon be revealed.”

“I’m counting on you.”

“Understood.”

“Here, take these three Ice Essence Pearls.” Baron Roman tossed the Ice Essence Pearls he’d extracted from the Riding Blue Skin to Russell.

“Keep them, Father,” Russell tossed them back, “Use them to purchase a Phantom Beast necessary for Roland’s second transformation, or select Phantom Beasts for other Dragon Knights. I have plenty of Ice Essence Pearls here; I don’t need these few.”

Baron Roman accepted them and smiled, “Alright then, in the end, they’ll all go to the Shadowflame Dragon. Whether I give them to you or to the Shadowflame Dragon, it’s all the same.”

They returned to Cigar Castle.

At that time, a Knight from the Tributary River Mouth arrived at Cigar Castle with a message.

“Lord Russell, this is a letter from Young Master Mei Er for you.” The Knight handed over the letter, “Young Master Mei Er had planned to come in person, but he had to go to Red Castle and could not make it, so he switched to writing a letter.”

“Alright, let’s see.”

Russell quickly read the letter, then clicked his tongue twice, “Looks like Cousin Mel’s life is coming full circle.”

Within the letter, Mel mainly shared his joy.

He had made a lifelong commitment to Annie Xuanfuhua and had even met with Earl Ade Riyang. Earl Ade Riyang did not object to the international marriage but hoped that a person of influence from the Shadowflame Grand Duchy could accompany Mel to the betrothal in the Scorching Torrent Kingdom.

So Mel thought of Russell first, hoping he could go to the Scorching Torrent Kingdom to ask for a marriage alliance on his behalf.

The next day, Russell simply made a trip to Red Castle to meet Cousin Mel in person.

“Haha, Russell, I knew you would come to see me!” Mel laughed and embraced Russell upon meeting, “It’s been over half a year; did you miss me? I did not think of you. Every day abroad was filled with joy!”

“Out of sight, out of mind, I can understand,” Russell teased with a smile.

Then he asked seriously, “Has Grandfather agreed to you and Annie’s arrangement?”

“The role of heir is almost nominal at this point, so how could Grandfather object? Moreover, there isn’t a more suitable lady for me within the Grand Duchy,” Mel answered with a smile, “So you’d better get a suit tailored quickly and accompany me to the betrothal.”