My Divine Pet Enables Me To Become The Biggest Winner
Chapter 225 - 223: The Leaping Toad_1

Chapter 225: Chapter 223: The Leaping Toad_1

When Prescott returned to the outpost, he saw Easton Lin kneeling on the ground, Ethereal Devin standing behind him with a knife, and the Old Fisher standing not far away with a half-smiling, half-scolding expression. Vanessa Thoughts of Shadow was reprimanding Easton Lin with a frown: "If this happens again, you can go back on your own, I’ll have Uncle replace you with someone else!"

Owen Bertram glanced coldly at Easton Lin, not intending to take such a character to heart, and instructed everyone: "Let’s move."

Everyone, who had already prepared, immediately set off from the outpost. Easton Lin gritted his teeth and stood up, about to order his subordinates to embark, but saw that the military officers were already following Vanessa Thoughts of Shadow out of the outpost - with Vanessa following behind Owen.

Envy welled up in Easton Lin’s eyes.

"What are you still doing here? Do you want to mooch off us?" Ava Bertram also pulled her tiny hands behind her back, baring two small tiger teeth, urging him to get going.

Verna wasn’t in the best of moods. Her elder brother was leaving, which she found hard to bear; David had also left, and there was temporarily no one to help her hunt, so she missed a lot of good food.

She never liked Easton Lin as she had a natural sensitivity to "eating". This fellow was like a toad lusting after swan meat, always coveting food that didn’t belong to him. Therefore, seeing this fellow still lingering in the outpost, she immediately confronted him.

Easton Lin’s anger rose to the top of his head. A little brat dared to scold the promising young man that he was? But when he saw Alvin Morgan next to the fat little girl, he dared not act rashly and led his troops with a begrudging acceptance.

The large group arrived at the riverside where David released the Iron-shell Battleship. The battleship hit the water with a loud thud, causing gigantic waves. After the ship stabilized, everyone boarded in succession.

Among the military officers of the Horizon Bureau, there were those who could operate ships. The battleship quickly started moving upstream against the current, heading towards Casterly County.

The outpost was a thousand miles away from Casterly County, but the Iron-shell Battleship was so fast that it would only take four to five days to reach. According to Easton Lin’s previous plan, a land journey would take at least ten days.

Once on the ship, Easton Lin resumed his show of command, loudly instructing the military officers to get various arrangements underway and activate the large-scale magical instruments onboard the ship in preparation for any threats in the waters.

On board this ship, there were plenty of people who held higher positions than him. However, he was afraid that people wouldn’t know that he was the one "commanding" everything.

But to start the Iron-shell Battleship and activate those large-scale magical instruments, Spirit Jade was needed! Easton Lin went to find Owen Bertram: "Lord Prescott, please give us some Spirit Jade."

Owen Bertram was in pain. Did this kid not understand the value of resources, asking for Spirit Jade as if it were nothing? To fully activate the magical instruments on this Iron-shell Battleship, it would consume thousands of Spirit Jade pieces at the very least!

"Not necessary," Owen Bertram replied coldly.

With his little brother underwater, which foolhardy beast would dare cause trouble?

Easton Lin frowned and said: "Lord Bertram, I understand some of the dealings of the Horizon Bureau. A large part of the Spirit Jade we save would surely go into your pocket.

However, Lord Bertram, no matter how much money we make, we must stay alive to spend it. It’s not safe to travel along the Riverside, and we cannot let our guard down, assuming that the thick shell of this ship can withstand the attacks of the Demon Beasts."

Indeed, Owen Bertram did indeed value Spirit Jade, but in a way very unlike what Easton Lin assumed. In the outpost, Owen Bertram did not embezzle even a single piece of Spirit Jade. In fact, at times of life and death, Owen Bertram would definitely use his own Spirit Jade to supplement the outpost.

Lord Bertram did love wealth, but he also had a simple principle: life is more precious than money.

He looked at Easton Lin with interest, sizing him up and down a few times, before saying: "How about making a bet with you, Lord Bertram? On our way to Casterly County, no demon beast will touch the shell of our ship."

If I lose, I’ll hand over the title of Lord. If you lose...you have to calculate how much Spirit Jade is needed to activate these large-scale magical instruments, and reimburse me. How about it?"

Owen Bertram’s hand, hidden in his sleeve, silently gripped his winning hand!

Though a few thousand pieces of Spirit Jade were no longer a substantial amount to Lord Prescott, every grain counted - the meat on a mosquito’s leg was still meat, a penny saved was a penny earned after all.

And Easton Lin had been bothering him for a while. Owen Bertram also wanted him to suffer a bit, to teach him a lesson.

Upon hearing Owen mentioning the position of "Lord" being handed over to him if he lost, Easton Lin’s breathing became noticeably rougher. As long as he became the Lord, he would be considered "equal" with Vanessa Thoughts of Shadow.

But upon hearing that he would have to compensate thousands of Spirit Jades if he lost the bet, his face immediately changed. This is as good as wanting our whole family’s life! A few thousand Spirit Jades, even selling our whole family wouldn’t be enough.

He didn’t consider the fact that from the perspective of these two bet stakes, he clearly had the advantage.

Easton Lin shook his head in disappointment and walked away. On the lower deck, he found Vanessa Thoughts of Shadow and started to advise her without any reason: "Lord, a woman seeking a partner for life should consider the long term. Don’t just look at the current situation, but find someone with better potential.

Some young talents, though born from humble beginnings, are destined to fight at the Nine Heavens.

While they may seem inadequate at the moment compared to others, such a person will never let you regret..."

Vanessa Thoughts of Shadow was completely baffled: "Easton Lin, are you sick? Why are you telling me all this? I’m your superior, not your buddy, unless it’s official business, don’t keep bothering me!"

Vanessa really couldn’t figure out what was wrong with him? Was he heartbroken by that woman? Why was he venting to her? Crazy!

After reprimanding Easton Lin, she walked away with her hands behind her back - ready to vent her frustrations to Owen Bertram.

With his mouth agape, Easton Lin didn’t know what to say. He could only watch Vanessa Thoughts of Shadow walk away and shook his head in disappointment, "Alas, she’s really a shallow woman."

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Vanessa Thoughts of Shadow cornered Owen Bertram: "How do you manage these subordinates? Share some of your experience with me. My stupid subordinates actually came to me to vent their grievances, wanting to talk to me about everything. I suspect it’s because I’ve been too lenient, and they’ve started to treat me like a family."

Owen Bertram laughed: "Easton Lin? What did he say to you?"

After Vanessa repeated the conversation, Owen Bertram scratched his head. Easton Lin was indeed a weirdo.

He waved his hand dismissively: "You don’t have to worry. This trip, I’ll teach him a lesson for you. Even if I can’t train him well, I’ll help you replace him."

Vanessa pouted and sat down with an unhappy expression. She placed her two white, jade hands on the table in front of her and rested her pointed chin on the back of her hand. However, it was uncomfortable to have the two large mounds of her chest pressing against the table, so she reluctantly gave up the pose, "He was arranged by my uncle. He is considered decent among the children from impoverished families.

My uncle meant for me to guide him. You know our Devin Clan is large and prosperous, with many family branches, and many children from impoverished families seeking refuge with us.

Easton Lin serves as an example, to let them know that as long as they serve loyally, the Devin Clan will not treat them unfairly. Otherwise, I would have sent him away a long time ago."

Owen Bertram didn’t care: "Then just promote a few more from the impoverished families, wouldn’t that solve the problem?"