Evil dragon has a warm heart-Chapter 120 - 119 Gemini

Chapter 120: Chapter 119: Gemini

Chapter 120 -119: Gemini

The celebration at Fluorescent Castle undoubtedly had its focus on the newly evolved Fluorescent Mushroom Bird Luo Xi, which consequently brought Russell into the limelight too.

The once seemingly transparent second son of the Fluorescent Fungi Family’s baron truly stole the show at this banquet.

Or rather,

ever since Russell’s enfeoffment, his former “transparency” was swiftly overturned, and he gained significant attention in just over three months.

“Russell, cheers!” Uncle Rosen Fluorescent Spore, looking at Russell, was filled with admiration and even jealousy.

He had thought that since everyone came from the same background, their futures would be similar, serving as a socialite lord until the end of their lives. Who would have known that Russell would come up with a mushroom bird and with it, who knows how many knights he could train?

With knights, one could gain merits in the snowfields.

Now, as Shadowflame Duchy had been in decline for twenty years, the young duke had just ascended the throne and was sure to revive the glory of Red Castle.

It was an excellent opportunity for knights to perform deeds of valor and gain ennoblement.

With an endless supply of Magic Potion brought by the Mushroom Bird Luo Xi, it was not impossible for Russell to achieve illustrious military exploits and even capture an hereditary and inalienable baronial title.

Even if he couldn’t achieve this in one generation, with the support of the Mushroom Bird Luo Xi, Russell’s descendants could continue to strive ambitiously for the baronial title. As long as luck wasn’t poor and Luo Xi trained another mushroom bird before its life ended, Russell’s progeny could strive generation after generation.

If striving for three generations wasn’t enough, then they would strive for six generations…

At this thought, Uncle Rosen downed the red wine in his glass in one gulp, then inverted his cup to show he had finished it.

Seeing this, Russell couldn’t just sip lightly, so he, too, had to accompany his uncle and drain his own glass of red wine.

“You and Roland, truly the twin stars of the Fluorescent Fungi Family,” Rosen said with a bit of drunkenness, laughing, “Roland is exceptionally talented, and you, Russell, are incredibly lucky. If one of you gains Mr. Ross’ recognition, you could revive the era of flying dragons in Glowing Valley!”

The rise of the Fluorescent Fungi Family originated from Russell’s great-grandfather, who found Mr. Ross in the wild and thus laid the foundations of Glowing Valley.

Afterward, Russell’s grandfather also succeeded in dragon riding, gaining a great reputation.

Unfortunately, the family’s prominence came to an end with the downfall twenty years ago. The grandfather died in battle, and the family’s ambitious progress was halted.

Fortunately, Mr. Ross successfully returned to Glowing Valley, or else it would have been difficult to say whether the Fluorescent Fungi Family could have held onto Glowing Valley.

Without any concealment, Roland said, “I hope Mr. Ross will recognize me, or recognize Russell.”

Russell simply smiled faintly, “Brother, you need to work harder; the family’s hopes are all pinned on you.”

“What about you?” asked Roland.

“Me? I need to figure out a way to court the Grand Duchy’s great dragon,” Russell joked, “I’m grateful it glanced at me, bringing Luo Xi to my side; if I could make the Shadowflame great dragon happy, maybe it will send me another bipedal flying dragon.”

“Haha, Russell, your grand ambition is admirable, commendable indeed!” Lord Sally laughed heartily, “Come, let’s all drink to that!”

“To your health, Sir Sally.”

After finishing a glass of wine, Sally went on to toast Baron Roman, “Sir, Rosen is right, Roland and Russell do indeed amount to twin stars; you have successors!”

Baron Roman said indifferently, “The younger generation has its own prospects. As a father, I do not constrain their development.”

“Your open-mindedness is what allows the cultivation of excellent heirs like Roland and Russell,” Lord Uterras offered a flattery.

The banquet was filled with harmonious joy.

The knights had their own table, the ladies of high society had theirs, and even the children had a separate table for themselves.

Lady Ingrid sat at the head of the ladies’ guest table, while Lady Meryl had the head seat reserved exclusively for her.

“It feels like the birthday party was just yesterday, and here we are gathered together again, it truly makes one happy,” the old lady remarked sentimentally, “Thanks to the blessing of the will-o’-the-wisp, I can enjoy drinks with my old sisters again.”

Lady Sally and the wife of Lord Uterras were not even a few years younger than Lady Ingrid. Decades of friendship naturally made them akin to old sisters.

“Isn’t that the truth? It’s only been three months since Russell was enfeoffed, and he’s already caught the attention of a Great Dragon and acquired a Mushroom Bird,” Lady Sally said with a chuckle, “Just wait and see, Lady Ingrid, Russell is sure to make a name for himself in Red Castle.”

Lady Ingrid laughed and said, “Speaking of which, the little brat really got lucky this time; the dragon of the Grand Duke’s family has not gone blind yet.”

“Of course, it’s about looking after the Glowing Mushrooms Family, to ensure their long-standing prosperity.”

“However, I wrote to Red Castle before, praising the farsight glasses that young Russell made for me, but I haven’t received a reply yet. I don’t know if those balding old scholars will or will not grant Russell the Scholar title.”

“Mother, Russell is still young; there’s no need to rush to get him a title,” Lady Meryl said with a smile.

“This isn’t about rushing,” Lady Ingrid said assertively, and then muttered, “What a pity Princess Anxia is still considered young—she definitely doesn’t have farsightedness, otherwise, I would have sent her a pair of farsight glasses.”

“You really shouldn’t, for Princess Anxia is an Armed Knight, and she might not get farsightedness even when she’s old.”

“That’s not so certain, one should always be prepared.”

“It would be better to send them to the Grand Scholars of Red Castle, so they can appreciate the farsight glasses firsthand,” Lady Meryl suggested.

Lady Ingrid immediately objected, “I spent a hundred Gold Coins for only three pairs of farsight glasses; I can’t bear to give them to those balding men.”

“They’re losing hair because they stay up late studying knowledge to invent better things and make people’s lives more comfortable.”

“What’s the difference? They’re still losing hair.”

“What I mean is, if you really hope for Russell to get the Scholar title, it’s better not to take the high-level approach or trouble Princess Anxia. Sending the farsight glasses to the Grand Scholars, to get their approval, wouldn’t that be better?”

“They might not recognize the real value,” Lady Ingrid muttered.

Every year, Red Castle awards many inventors with the Scholar title, which is equivalent to the rank of Lord. At the same time, it grants the title of Grand Scholar to the most experienced among them, a status higher than Lords but lower than Barons.

The Grand Scholars form an evaluation body known as the Grand Scholar Roundtable, responsible for assessing new Scholars.

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Just then, several children ran over and asked Lady Meryl, “Can we go see the Mushroom Bird Rosy now?”

“Don’t be in a hurry, children. After the luncheon ends, Russell will bring Rosy out to meet everyone,” she replied.

“Okay.”

Once the Knights had their fill of drinking and the luncheon finally concluded, the Mushroom Bird that the children had been eagerly anticipating was brought over by Russell, who was slightly inebriated.

This palm-sized green bird was somewhat timid. Confronted with so many people, it immediately buried its head in Russell’s neck.

However, the Little Sprite Tess and the Mushroom Bird Lorey, who followed behind, were chirping and squawking incessantly.

They wanted to pull Mushroom Bird Rosy into their play.

“Beautiful, no matter how many times I’ve seen Little Sprites and Mushroom Birds, I still exclaim at their beauty from deep within my heart,” Lord Sally, stroking his pair of mustaches, said, “Magical creatures, the wondrous beings nurtured by the earth!”

“Isn’t that the truth,” Lord Uterras agreed, joining in the admiration, “I treasure my worms greatly, let alone a Mushroom Bird!”

Russell’s family tutor, Charles, was also among the crowd at the banquet, exaggerating the mood with his ridiculous demeanor: “I feel like I’m not watching a Mushroom Bird, but rather looking at a vast field of Magic Potions, and bundles upon bundles of Magic Elixirs!”

“Ha ha!” Everyone was amused by Charles’s jest.

Beneath the smiles was endless envy, all of which Russell could see.

He cocked his head, holding Mushroom Bird Rosy in his hand, carefully looking straight into Rosy’s little eyes. In their reflection, it seemed as though what he saw was not himself.

But a Great Dragon, ready to spread its wings and soar…