Chapter 392 Sister and brother meet again
The canonization ceremony was grand yet concise. After swearing allegiance to the sculpture of Quentin Shadowflame, Russell officially became the sixth baron of the Grand Duchy of Shadowflame.
Baron Thunderfire.
The Council of Elders announced the reward to Baron Russell Fluorescent Mushroom, two warm enclaves, Black Fire Land and Lei Ze. This was inevitable. In addition, Russell was allowed to have a noble surname – but Russell already had a noble surname. , and has no intention of changing.
Therefore, in the Golden Seal of the Grand Duchy, the noble surname of Baron Lei Yan is still “Luoshu Mushroom”.
Finally, comes the highlight of the award.
“In view of Baron Thunder Flame’s great contribution to the state, after unanimous discussion and approval by the Senate, and reported to the Supervisor Lady for review, Russell Fluorescent Fungus is specially awarded with 65,000 serfs, 300 cattle, and 500 dragon-blooded horses. !”
As soon as the reward was announced, the guests were shocked.
This can be said to directly help Russell, saving time for territory construction, and getting it done in one step, on par with many barons.
Just like the Youguang River Valley, after more than seventy years of development, it has only accumulated a population of 80,000.
As a result, Russell obtained 65,000 serfs at one time, which was equivalent to decades of development and accumulation.
However, the guests were very jealous, but no one dared to question it.
The glorious achievement of slaying three dragons with one sword has spread throughout the Shadow Flame Grand Duchy with the funeral of Baron Davis. Today, Russell has replaced Earl Merlin and becomes the well-deserved number one person in the Shadow Flame Grand Duchy.
Moreover, Russell is not yet eighteen years old, which means that in the next few decades, all knights in the Grand Duchy will have to live in Russell’s shadow.
Who dares to question such a strong person?
“It’s taking off, it’s taking off!” Among the crowd, Charles, as a follower of Russell, could barely stand in the government hall. When he heard about such a generous reward, his palms turned red and his excitement was uncontrollable.
Eric on the side also clapped his hands vigorously.
His wife held his arm shyly, feeling very embarrassed in such a big occasion. But both husband and wife knew that a bright future beckoned. When Baron Thunder Flame returns to the territory, it will be time for them to be promoted to Lord.
Grove and Fannie are also thinking about the future.
The Wildcat sisters, Katie and her younger sister arrived together. Seeing the lord who was undoubtedly the center of attention in the hall, the two sisters couldn’t help but puff up their chests. From the free folk of the underground caves to the followers of the Baron, they have completed a gorgeous transformation.
Wait for the reward to end.
The canonization ceremony is the real end, but then comes the celebratory dinner held at the Red Fort.
The dinner is a buffet. If there are too many people, a buffet is the best choice.
“Your Excellency Russell, congratulations, haha, Baron of the Grand Duchy!” Arnold Marquis Lieyang held the wine glass and found Russell, who was eating wildly to fill his stomach. “Even in the Kingdom of Blazing Torrent, you are a genius of the generation!”
Russell narrowed his eyes and picked up the wine glass: “Your Excellency, Marquis.”
Marquis Arnold has obviously been too comfortable during this period. As a dragon knight, his figure has obviously begun to gain weight and get out of shape.
Feeling Russell’s coldness, Marquis Arnold’s smile did not change: “I would like to invite you to come to the Evernight Castle tomorrow to congratulate you on your canonization as a baron, and also to have a conversation again about the profit distribution of the cigar trade.”
“Really?” Russell swung the wine glass, “That’s fine, I’m just looking to talk to His Excellency the Marquis about cigars.”
Marquis Arnold looked at Russell and said with a smile: “That’s very good. I will be at the Evernight Castle tomorrow, waiting for your visit.”
There was no friendship, so after deciding to go to the Evernight Castle tomorrow, Marquis Arnold quietly left to socialize with other nobles.
“What does Marquis Arnold want from you?” Roland, the eldest brother, also came over with a wine glass.
“Discussing the profits of the cigar trade.”
Roland’s eyes lit up: “Is this old guy going to spit out some of the profits?”
“One part is not enough.” Russell said calmly, “Today is different from the past. His weight as a Marquis is no longer enough in my eyes.”
“Very good, let him spit out all the profits.” Roland said angrily.
The profits swallowed up by the Marquis of Arnold not only damaged Russell, but also the Fluorescent Mushroom family. There was nothing that could be done about the Marquis of Arnold before, but now it needs to be dealt with separately.
“Where is father and mother?”
After a pause, Roland continued: “I came to you as some colleagues from the Dragon Blood Knights, asking if you need any followers. As you know, they are all great knights, but they have no chance to contract fantasy beasts.”
“To be honest, I haven’t decided yet.” Russell said, “There are too many knights who want to be my followers.”
“It’s natural, you are the newly promoted Baron!” Roland said enviously, “The two warm enclaves of Black Fire Land and Lei Ze are waiting to be opened. Who doesn’t want to follow you and enjoy the title of Lord in the future?”
It is normal for a warm enclave to digest three or four lords. The key is that Russell can also recommend a group of principality lords to the Red Castle as a great noble.
In other words, at least a dozen lords can be born among Russell’s followers.
This is simply the temptation of Chi Guoguo. No great knight can escape such temptation.
“Let’s do this.” The eldest brother had to save his face, Russell said, “You invite some colleagues who want to follow me to go to Blackfire Land and Lei Ze to visit first, which is equivalent to temporarily accepting my employment. If it is suitable, I will accept him as my employer. followers.”
Roland laughed and said, “Okay, I’ll go talk to them.”
“Brother, you have to agree with them first. I am very strict in accepting followers. If you are not motivated, it is best not to come here to avoid embarrassment after being eliminated by me.” Russell said that he can now choose followers at will.
If I encounter a great Buddhist knight like Grove again, I’m afraid I won’t have the patience to train him again.
“This is natural.” Roland said with a smile, “If you are willing to give them a chance, it is enough. Elimination means they are not capable enough.”
“Roland, Russell!” Just as he was talking, he saw his sister Rowling walking over on the arm of her husband Cooper Tian Zicao, “I was looking for you everywhere. You were hiding here and whispering… Hi, I The baron’s brother!”
Rowling still looked carefree.
Even though my son is almost one year old, he still doesn’t look like a lady, and his dress and attire lack a ladylike quality.
“Sister, brother-in-law.” Russell smiled.
“When will you return to Netherlight Valley?” Luo Lin asked.
“My father and I will leave tomorrow morning. My father’s three years of hard labor in combat have not ended yet, so it is not appropriate to stay in the Red Keep any longer,” Roland said.
Russell said: “I will stay for two more days to properly transport the serfs awarded by the Red Castle back to the territory. There are also some chores that need to be handled.”
“I thought you could stay a few more days.” Luo Lin felt a little regretful.
Cooper then said: “Why don’t we follow Roland and go to the Netherworld Valley to stay for a while? Anyway, there is nothing to deal with at home.”
Luo Lin’s eyes lit up: “That’s fine!”
Now her father is a flying dragon knight, and her brother is a flying dragon knight and the lord of the dragon domain. Her waist is getting straighter and straighter. Her mother-in-law, Kunti Sunflower, can no longer put any pressure on her, so she can return to her parents’ home if she wants.
Then she patted Russell on the shoulder like she did when she was a child and said: “Cooper and I will follow Roland back to the Netherworld Valley first. Come back as soon as you are done. Then we two siblings will compete again. Let me see how powerful your dragon is.” Domain lords have some power.”
“Sister, are you sure?”
“Absolutely true.”
“Well, I’m already looking forward to this scene.” Russell smiled.
Roland, on the other hand, smiled and scolded: “Luo Lin, how old are you? You are already a mother. Why are you still acting like a child who has not grown up?”
“Brother, after you were promoted to the Phantom Beast Knight, your tone has become more and more annoying.” Rowling glared, “Cooper doesn’t care about me, so why do you care about me? The situation is not right now, otherwise I will tell you immediately Propose a duel.”
Roland ignored Rowling who was playing tricks, but expressed sympathy to Cooper: “It’s really hard for you, Cooper.”
Cooper smiled gently: “Don’t you think Rowling is cute like this?”
Rowling immediately acted like a clinging bird, leaned on Cooper’s shoulder, and said in a goosebump-inducing tone, “My Cooper still understands me best.”
Russell turned his head and rolled his eyes.
Roland even retched.
(End of chapter)