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Chapter 534 - 534 532 Killed Russell (Additional Release

Chapter 534: Chapter 532: Killed Russell (Additional Release, Seeking Monthly Pass) Chapter 534: Chapter 532: Killed Russell (Additional Release, Seeking Monthly Pass) Every day, various small incidents occurred in the castle, which usually were handled by the lady of the house.

Cigar Castle temporarily had no lady.

Fortunately, Butler Morris and Housekeeper Leona took great responsibility and managed all the small matters, relieving Russell of any worries.

“I need to take a trip to the Scorching Torrent Kingdom, and it will take two or three months, Morris, you and Leona take good care of Red Castle.” In March, Russell instructed the two housekeepers, “Of course, I might come back at any time during the trip.”

Speed was the essence of doing as one pleased.

While others were still laboriously traveling, Russell might have already returned home once.

“Yes, sir, rest assured, I will manage Cigar Castle well with Leona, no matter when you return, Cigar Castle will operate as usual,” Butler Morris assured, patting his chest, as he enjoyed his job.

Becoming the butler of a large castle was a scenario he had never dared to dream of before, so he cherished it deeply.

And he also knew.

Although his master was kind and generous, he was not soft-hearted, nor could he be easily deceived by servants. Only by seriously implementing his master’s instructions could he serve at Cigar Castle for a long time.

Leaving Cigar Castle.

Russell mounted the Black Oil Dragon Ross, Unicorn Polly, and the Harpy Hape, merging into the Mark of the Thunder Lord, branded on Russell’s forehead.

The Ouroboros Uroboros stayed home to watch the house, in case Shuang Da invaded, it could send a warning to Russell.

He first went to Fluorescent Castle and had lunch with his parents.

“This trip to the Scorching Torrent Kingdom is long and arduous, and you must always be vigilant against attacks by Frost Giants or Snow Giants,” Lady Meryl advised worriedly, “After all, your status now is different from before.”

“I understand, mother,” Russell responded, “And rest assured, my contracted partners are each exceptionally talented, and no danger can hurt me.”

The most important was Polly’s Ethereal Dream Escape Skill.

This was the confidence that allowed Russell to traverse the world fearlessly, and ever since that ambush by the Snow Giant Da, he and Polly never separated for a second when outside, ensuring he could always escape into the Gloomy Dreamland.

Too many negative examples were set before him, making him extremely cautious when traveling.

Quentin III Shadowflame had died from an ambush by the Snow Giant Da during a visit to the Knight Regiment away from his Shadowflame Dragon; Grand Duke Kunstan too had been killed by a Snow Demon after leaving the protection of his Bipedal Flying Dragon.

And Baron Davis of Golden Top also turned into a Snow Ghost on the Snowfield after leaving his dragon.

With the descent of the Frost Giants, whether Snow Giants or Snow Demons, neither were low-intelligence monsters any longer.

Ambushes would be ubiquitous.

“Go, I will take good care of your domain,” Baron Roman said, “As the chief advisor of the Thunderflame Territory, I can’t just take my rewards from you and do nothing… Make sure Mejie is well supervised, he will also be your right-hand man someday.”

“I understand.”

Roland also said, “When you return, the trade route from Leize to the Golden Prairie should also be repaired.”

“I leave these small matters to you, big brother,” Russell said.

“Why be so formal among brothers,” Roland laughed.

Russell then looked at his sister-in-law Gwyn’s rounded belly, “The due date for my grand-nephew is in May, right? I’ll try to be back on time and bring a special gift from the Scorching Torrent Kingdom for my grand-nephew.”

Lady Meryl said, “Don’t worry if you can’t make it back in time; safety comes first.”

After the luncheon.

Russell bid farewell to his parents and went around the small castle in the town to say goodbye to Grandmother Lady Ingrid. Then he mounted the Black Oil Dragon, soared into the sky spurred by Thunderclap Boost and Storm Disturbance, flying towards Red Castle like a black lightning bolt.

The engagement entourage was already prepared.

Besides Mejie and Russell, Russell’s Great Uncle Saisiluo also accompanied as an elder, along with a team of knights carrying gifts.

The Blue Crystal Dragon Medica Loren escorted Mejie and the knights.

Several years had passed, and when Blue Crystal Dragon Medica Loren saw Russell again, Russell was already riding on the back of a towering, formidable Black Oil Dragon.

In its slender pupils reflected the figures of Russell and the Black Oil Dragon. Blue Crystal Dragon Medica Loren, this proud and stubborn Bipedal Flying Dragon, seemed to harbor an inexplicable emotion in its eyes, then turned its head, no longer gazing at Russell.

“Cousin, uncle-in-law.”

“Russell.”

“Let’s set off.”

The group departed from Red Castle, and to chat with Mel and Saisiluo, Russell chose not to ride the Black Oil Dragon. Instead, he rode on Harpies Hape, flying close to the ground.

When they stopped at the stations along the way, the lords of the duchy were already waiting there, then warmly invited Russell and his group to dine in their manors. Such enthusiasm was usually reserved only for Grand Dukes.

These lesser nobles didn’t understand the intricacies of the upper echelons.

They were direct in their actions, already treating Russell as the future Grand Duke, hoping to show their faces before the new Duke.

“Let’s hasten our journey,” Russell declined all the nobles’ invitations, insisting on staying at the stations, and did not wish to overstep his bounds.

After all, he was not a Grand Duke.

“You are Count Thunderflame, it’s only natural for you to enjoy this enthusiasm, why refuse it?” teased Mel, “Besides, you don’t want to rest in the manors, but I do. The beds in the stations are too hard, not comfortable at all.”

“Count Thunderflame, like the Duchy’s Lords, is a vassal of Red Castle, we should honestly stay at the stations,” Russell responded.

“You’re too cautious, Russell,” Mel continued to tease.

“Being cautious is good. Once we enter the Snowfield, we need to be even more cautious. Frost Giants and Snow Giants might appear at any time.”

“Hm, you have a point,” Mel nodded, jokingly added, “I’m not afraid of Frost Giants’ sneak attacks when I’m with my uncle-in-law—after all, we’re just minor characters. But with you, it’s different; you’re a big shot!”

Though it was a joke,

Russell seriously said, “Cousin, uncle-in-law, if real danger occurs, I will break away from the group to draw the danger away. Don’t worry about me. Once I’ve shaken off the danger, I will catch up with the group, and you all should keep moving.”

Uncle-in-law Saisiluo was somewhat nervous, “Russell, you don’t think we’ll really encounter any danger, do you?”

“Leave it to me,” Russell reassured with a confident smile, “Even if we encounter danger, I will turn misfortune into a blessing for you.”

Laughing, Mel said, “I believe you, Russell!”

Saisiluo also relaxed, “Yes, with you here, Russell, what is there to fear?”

Since reconciling with Earl Merlin, Saisiluo has been slowly entering the upper echelons of the Tributary River Mouth, aiding Viscount Mejie in managing the territory. Naturally, he also accessed some information and knew very well about Russell’s identity.

Future Dragon Knight, how could he lack means?

They swiftly entered Fire Ant Swamp.

Despite almost severing ties with the Sunflower Family—as they strongly opposed Russell’s contract with the Shadowflame Dragon—upon the arrival of Russell’s group, Baron Kunbiff still invited everyone to stay at Swan Castle.

“Russell, do you think after we fall asleep tonight, Kunslai might secretly have us killed?” Mel chatted with Russell after dinner.

“That shouldn’t happen.”

“I need to have knights take turns keeping watch for us,” Mel said, “I haven’t married Annie yet, I don’t want to die young.”

Meanwhile,

In another room in Swan Castle, the brother of Chosen Son Kunslai, Kunsup, was asking his escort knights with a grim face, “If, I mean, if I ask you to kill Russell, would you do it?”

The escort knights looked at each other.

After a while, one of the knights spoke, “Young master Kunsup, it’s late at night, you should rest.”

“Useless!” Kunsup hissed a deep scold through his teeth.