Chapter 35: Another Busy Day!

Gervas did not answer Efran, but brought the two sisters back to the castle.

Primarily because of the Golden Bloodline and such matters—it couldn’t be proclaimed in front of so many people.

Gervas didn’t know that his prolonged stare at Efran’s beautiful face, followed by his silent return to the castle with the sisters, had struck his subordinates as unusual.

To his subordinates, it now seemed different.

Thus, after the newly hired maids had bathed the sisters, they escorted the elder sister, Efran, alone to Gervas’s bedroom.

Even Efran herself felt that this master named Gervas might have silently agreed to her terms.

So, the instant she entered the bedroom, Efran bit her red lips, lowered her head, and undid the first button of her collar.

Damn! Gervas exclaimed, “Damn!”

Efran was indeed beautiful—her face and figure could rival Carolyne’s.

And her demeanor differed from Carolyne’s; Carolyne carried an air of arrogance.

But Efran exuded far greater elegance and quiet grace, being the daughter of a leader who governed a settlement of tens of thousands.

This made her demeanor even more compelling to men.

But the problem was, Gervas wasn’t that desperate.

So, when Efran had just undone the first button and was about to undo the second, Gervas finally snapped back to his senses.

“Stop!”

“Master, I am willing to serve you—I only ask you spare my sister…” Efran insisted nonetheless!

“I called you here not to serve me! As for your sister, I intend to make her a castle maid—her treatment will be the same as the other maids!”

What he needed most right now was to cultivate capable subordinates.

There was no need to damage his noble image over momentary lust.

But Efran found it hard to believe—she even wondered if she’d misheard.

“Master, then what do you want me to do?” Efran gritted her teeth, suspecting Gervas might have some other special demand.

“I need you to cultivate Battle Qi!”

“Huh?”

“I plan to have you cultivate Battle Qi and learn longbow archery. When you grow strong enough, I will make you my Guardian Knight!”

“G-Guardian Knight?” Efran had heard of the nobility’s various eccentricities, but she never imagined Gervas would make such a demand.

“What, are you unwilling?”

“I… I am willing, Master!” Even if he ordered her to fight monsters in the wasteland right now, Efran would not retreat—so long as Gervas kept his promise.

Gervas planned to personally train Efran.

Soon, the castle folk witnessed a strange sight: the lord himself was teaching a female slave how to shoot arrows.

But who was he but the lord?

So, though they were stunned, no one dared utter a word.

…

Time flew, and soon it was the next day.

Last night, Gervas had worked late—not only teaching Efran how to use the longbow, but also instructing her in the basic Battle Qi breathing method.

Now, it remained to be seen whether the Golden Bloodline would deliver.

【Ding! Daily Intelligence System has refreshed…】

【Intelligence One: A royal caravan belonging to the Tulip Trading House has arrived in Baron Cain’s domain. They’ve posted a bounty: offering premium prices—up to one-tenth above market rate—for wild animal pelts before sunset tomorrow.】

【To facilitate pelt acquisition, the Tulip Trading House has also brought scarce goods—potions, medicinal herbs, iron ore, and more—all exchangeable for pelts.】

【Intelligence Two: The mysterious teleportation array established at the border between the Chaos Wasteland and the Death Mountains has finally been activated. The first wave of creatures has already landed on the Continent of Glory.】

These creatures, unsurprisingly, are dark beings—hostile to all life. Their threat has caused nearby wild beasts to coalesce into a beast tide.】

A spectacular scene of hundreds or thousands of beasts galloping across the wasteland will form, and this spectacle will end no later than this evening.】

【Intelligence Three: This midnight, a minor earthquake will occur south of Stormhold. Though it won’t affect Wheatfield Town or the castle, if you secretly dive and damage the Tianehu spring source ahead of time, expanding it threefold,】

then when the earthquake strikes, the spring will loosen and expand tenfold, causing a spiritual spring to surge forth and increase elemental mana concentration in the surrounding area.】

Over years, it may even raise the elemental mana concentration across the entire Stormhold.】

【Intelligence Four: A mother and daughter will flee from Iron Wolf City toward the border, but they will be caught by the Wolf Brothers’ Guild five li north of Stormhold after nightfall today.】

The Wolf Brothers’ Guild are black-clad thugs maintained by Baron Farrio of Iron Wolf City—they’ve been ordered to pursue them.】

This mother was once the owner of a restaurant four years ago, a woman possessing an ancient magical potion bloodline. Each time you make love to her, it nourishes a Title Knight.】

Baron Farrio had accidentally learned of this from her husband, killed him out of malice, and sought to claim her for himself.】

Unfortunately, she escaped and hid ever since—until her whereabouts were recently discovered.】

【Intelligence Five: Today, eleven second-rank Magic Swift Hawks will flee from the Black Mountains and land on the marshlands near the Red Forest. Due to injuries and hunger, they’ve been forced to linger near human settlements to recover.】

Though Magic Swift Hawks are among the weakest second-rank beasts in terms of offense, they are massive, fly at incredible speeds, and are easily tamed—making them one of the best flying mounts for humans, the top choice of all noble houses for building an “Air Force.”】

Thus, this is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity—if captured, you may establish an Air Force!】

【Intelligence Six: For unknown reasons, the mist perpetually shrouding the Death Mountains will temporarily vanish for two to three days.】

Traveling thirty li south from Tianehu, you’ll find a mountain peak with snow-capped summit.】

At the center of a deep pool at its base, a Magic Snow Lotus has bloomed.】

If you obtain its three lotus seeds and consume them all at once, a Great Knight may directly breakthrough into Bronze Knight!】

Of course, the system recommends consuming the seeds in three separate doses—though efficacy halves, your life matters more; exceptions apply if your meridians have been excessively strengthened…】

【Ding, today’s intelligence refresh complete…】

“Huh? Magic Snow Lotus? So if I get it, I won’t have to wait half a year to become a Bronze Knight?”

Gervas instantly grew excited.

Though he’d acquired many magical herbs recently to accelerate his advancement, breakthrough still required at least five to six months.

Now, a Magic Snow Lotus had appeared—clearly meant for him, Gervas.

If anyone else obtained it, they’d likely split the seeds, gaining only half the effect—and possibly failing to breakthrough.

But he’d already consumed the miraculous Red Spirit Fruit, greatly strengthening his body—he was one of the rare few who could consume all three seeds at once.

Compared to the Snow Lotus, even the Magic Swift Hawks in the intelligence seemed less important.

Of course, children make choices; adults take everything.

So today, yet again, will be a busy day.