Evil dragon has a warm heart-Chapter 117 - 116 Unreasonable Request

Chapter 117: Chapter 116: Unreasonable Request

Chapter 117 -116: Unreasonable Request

The Baron and his wife came downstairs about a quarter of an hour later.

Russell guessed it was probably because his mother, Lady Meryl, hadn’t gotten up earlier—having given birth, a lady of her stature had the privilege of lying in, with servants attending to her every need from bathing and dressing to having breakfast in bed.

“I heard from Carter that there’s a problem with the evolution of your Spirit Insects?” Baron Roman asked as he descended the staircase.

Russell stood up and nodded in response, “Yes, Father.”

Roland picked up the jade box and passed it to the Baron, “Father, take a look, Russell’s mushroom insect is indeed excellent, but unfortunately, it lacks a bit of talent.”

Baron Roman took the jade box, examined it carefully, but said nothing. Instead, he handed it over to Lady Meryl.

Then he took a seat on the sofa and gestured for Russell to sit as well, “I’ve looked into the situation, and it’s not looking good. The little fellow has the will to evolve, but clearly lacks the stamina to break through the barrier.”

These words were similar to what big brother Roland had said before.

“But Father, it’s still evolving!” Russell sat on the sofa, his hands covering his face, afraid his acting wouldn’t hold up.

He knew exactly what state the Glowing Mushrooms were in, but he was confident about something—Little Dream Dragon was about to return to the Gloomy Dreamland.

So this was just a prelude, laying the groundwork for the possible successful evolution of the Glowing Mushrooms.

It wasn’t that Russell needed to show off in front of others, especially not in front of his parents.

If he could have his parents and big brother Roland witness the evolution of the Glowing Mushrooms firsthand at Fluorescent Castle, it would greatly alleviate their suspicions about him—previously, Russell’s luck had been too good, too good to explain.

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Even though the existence of Little Dream Dragon could not be discovered by anyone.

But Russell’s frequent finds of a Spirit Insect or the capture of a Fantasy Beast would eventually draw the attention of those with ulterior motives.

Plus, Mr. Ross had always been hostile towards Russell; if someone were to connect the dots between the two, they might well investigate his secrets. And if Little Dream Dragon’s cover was blown, or if his identity as a transmigrator was uncovered.

The scene would be quite embarrassing.

Therefore.

If he could successfully evolve the Glowing Mushrooms into a mushroom bird right in front of his parents and big brother at Fluorescent Castle, everything would be smoothly resolved.

After that, no matter how lucky Russell got, they would only exclaim, “Could it be that the Great Dragon of the Grand Duke’s family really took a liking to Russell? Why not go to Red Castle and propose to Princess Anxia that Russell marry Princess Kunlaya, to have a chance at riding a Great Dragon?”

Instead of pondering whether Russell had any secrets.

As the saying goes, the most dangerous place can be the safest. What better way to keep a secret than to “display” it right under the Baron and his wife’s noses, more good, solid, and safe?

This was why Russell had to make a trip to Fluorescent Castle and had devised a plan for not having to make excuses for his luck in the future.

“Russell, there’s no need to be so upset,” Baron Roman tried to offer some comfort, but felt it was unnecessary. Situations like with the Glowing Mushrooms were not uncommon to him; he had seen too many Spirit Insects come and go, too many failures in the castle.

Lady Meryl, on the other hand, embraced Russell directly, comforting him, “It’s alright, Russell, there’s always a next time if you’ve failed this time… There will always be a chance, Mother believes you can withstand this setback.”

“I know, Mother,” Russell struggled free.

Then he looked up, eyes reddening, and turned to Baron Roman, “Father, if Mr. Ross could…”

He was cut off before he could finish.

Roland interrupted, “What are you thinking, Russell? It’s just an insect; how can we trouble Mr. Ross over such a trivial matter!”

Baron Roman also said sternly, “I understand how you feel, my son, but you must understand that Mr. Ross is not omnipotent. Even if he could, we should not waste Mr. Ross’s essence on such trivial matters.”

“This is trivial? The Fluorescent Fungi Family has only had two mushroom birds in more than a hundred years!” Russell really wanted to ask, but he didn’t.

He understood Baron Roman’s thoughts, Mr. Ross was too important to Glowing Valley.

A dragon’s regular breath did not deplete its essence, but to save the Spirit Insects, mere breath wouldn’t suffice.

Normal breath would only turn the Spirit Insects to ash.

Only breath that expended the dragon’s essence could grant the Spirit Insects strength.

It was the same for the Little Dream Dragon’s Dragonflame breath; it frequently spewed Dragonflame from its nostrils, yet this Dragonflame contained no essence of its origin and did not consume much power, regardless of how often it breathed fire. Only the Dragonflame used to accelerate the growth of worm grass or mushroom worms utilized the strength of its essence.

If the Little Dream Dragon hadn’t been able to replenish its strength with the Ice Pellet Pearl, Russell wouldn’t have wanted it to expend its essence to catalyze the elves.

Since the Bipedal Flying Dragon couldn’t replenish its strength with the Ice Pellet Pearl, naturally, to Baron Roman, to waste even the slightest bit was a grave sin.

Thus Russell nodded sensibly and replied, “I understand, Father. Please forgive my unreasonable request.”

“It’s not an unreasonable request, it’s just family discussing a matter,” Baron Roman didn’t mind at all.

Lady Meryl also said with a smile, “Besides, Mr. Ross didn’t hear it. If he didn’t hear, then it’s as if it was never said… Alright, Russell, cheer up a little. Stay overnight at Fluorescent Castle, and then let your big brother take you out to clear your mind.”

“I will stay overnight, Mother, but I don’t plan on going out. I want to stay with the Glowing Mushrooms… to send it on its last journey.”

“Take it easy, Russell.” Roland, the big brother, stood up, patting Russell on the shoulder, “Father, Mother, the guests at the porcelain factory are still waiting for me to place orders; I have to go. I might not return for lunch.”

Having said that, he turned to Russell again, “We’ll have a drink together tonight.”

After big brother Roland left, and the Baron and his wife had gone upstairs, Lola, who had gone unnoticed, suddenly peeked over.

Curiously looking at the Glowing Mushrooms in the jade box, she asked, “Russell, is it going to die?”

“No,” Russell replied flatly.

“But didn’t Father say…”

“I believe in it, as long as its will to survive is strong enough, it will surely get through this tough phase!” Russell clenched his fist as he spoke.

It seemed Lola understood something and didn’t ask further, “Okay, I will pray to the Shadowflame Dragon and send my blessings to it.”

“Thank you, Lola,” Russell reached out and tousled Lola’s braid.

In annoyance, Lola retorted, “Don’t mess up my hair, you hateful Russell!”

From noon until evening, Russell stayed in Fluorescent Castle, watching over the Glowing Mushrooms in the jade box, while searching for some material in the Baron’s study—if he found a good book, he just took it. After all, the Baron and Roland weren’t keen on reading.

Having barely finished dinner, Russell went to take a bath, and then went to bed.

He needed to make contact with the Little Dream Dragon as quickly as possible while the Glowing Mushrooms were still hanging on, and then help the Glowing Mushrooms evolve.

But the more he wanted to sleep, the harder it proved to be; tossing and turning for a full hour, he barely managed to fall asleep.

In an instant.

Gloomy Dreamland descended, and with a “gah” cry, the Little Dream Dragon flew over again, flapping its short wings.

Waving his short, cartoonish arms, Russell welcomed it enthusiastically, “Ice Cream, I’ve missed you terribly!”

“Gah?”

The Little Dream Dragon furrowed its brows and felt a sudden throbbing in its heart, sensing that something unpleasant was about to happen.