Chapter 409: Happy Adams!

"Viscount Gervas, I toast to you... oh, and Baron Mil!"

Adams raised his cup to drink with Gervas.

However, suddenly realizing this would make Lord Harry too conspicuous, he quickly added Mil.

But Adams did not know that his own overly obvious attempt to cover up made everyone's corners of their mouths twitch.

That is far too obvious, isn't it?

And you, Adams, actually treated Mil, this figure of the hour, like a supporting character.

Mil: "..."

Of course, Mil was not resentful, because at this moment he believed Adams must have known the truth behind Gervas's merit.

After all, as the son of a Marquis who had previously established great merit, he was very qualified to know this.

"Very well, thank you, Young Master Adams, let us all drink to the bottom!"

"To the bottom!"

Thus, the atmosphere of this drinking session became incredibly harmonious in the time that followed.

This was related to Adams's enthusiasm and initiative tonight.

According to what Lark and others knew, rumors outside stated that Adams usually did not like such drinking sessions.

For this reason, they had prepared many countermeasures before coming.

But now that they had seen the real person, they found the rumors simply unbelievable.

How could one say that such an enthusiastic and proactive Adams did not like drinking sessions or did not like the hustle and bustle?

Of course, only Adams himself knew that the rumors of the past were not false.

The true reason for his current great joy was Lord Harry.

Time turned to midnight.

This was the first time since Adams set out on his expedition that he had drunk with noble scions until after dawn.

In the past, before dawn, he would take his leave and return to his own camp, because he had followed Lord Harry's teachings, wanting to perform excellently in this expedition so as to secure his position as heir.

And to perform excellently, self-discipline was certainly the most basic requirement.

"Young Master Adams, shall we escort you back?"

"Lark, no need, you return first; I brought guards with me!"

Hearing Adams so firm, Lark and others dared not say more; subsequently, everyone gradually dispersed in the square.

Gervas deliberately let Mil and others leave first, stating he had other matters.

Immediately, Mil and others departed first, while Gervas then leisurely walked towards his camp direction under the escort of Lei Meng and others.

Not long after leaving the square, a sound of horse hooves rose from behind.

Gervas did not need to guess who it was.

"Ha... Viscount Gervas!"

"Don't speak yet, let us go to an area with fewer people to talk!" Gervas replied.

There were still many nobles coming and going around here; for the son of a Marquis to converse so happily with him would be too eye-catching if it got out.

Adams naturally had no objection and immediately led his guards and Gervas's party towards the South District of Red Stone City.

The South District was the area where a group of minor nobles were stationed; arriving here, the number of pedestrians gradually decreased.

Gervas found an empty spot by a well and finally stopped.

Seeing this, Adams quickly dismounted and approached.

"Lord Harry! I never thought it was really you!"

"Don't get excited, Adams! As a noble of the Kingdom, my appearance in this Northern Region campaign is actually normal!"

Adams felt somewhat aggrieved, "Lord Harry, I know this is normal, but... but why didn't you tell me before... and how come you are called Gervas..."

Gervas knew that at this point, it was absolutely impossible to hide.

Of course, in fact, since saving Adams from the hands of the pirate alliance last time, Gervas had considered whether his true identity was discovered actually no longer very important.

First, he had figured out Adams's character; he was not a treacherous and cunning person.

Second, his white sugar trade cooperated very harmoniously with the Marquis Marquis Aosiding family.

As long as the other party was not a fool, they would not think of killing the chicken to get the eggs.

After all, setting aside the huge risks, he also had a three-masted sailing ship; even if the Marquis family of Marquis Marquis Aosiding really harbored any greed, they would have to weigh their own strength.

The only thing making Gervas hesitate now was that the fact he possessed a three-masted sailing ship and white sugar would be exposed by the Marquis Marquis Aosiding family.

But regarding this matter, unless the Marquis Marquis Aosiding family and he fell out, they certainly would not do such a thing.

So, even if Adams knew his identity now, it actually didn't matter much.

"Adams, I actually did not deliberately conceal my participation in this conscription from you; mainly, I learned the news only a few days before the expedition!"

"Additionally, my true identity is actually Gervas Gale, Lord of Storm Domain, not Harry Potter, so unless absolutely necessary, I will not actively reveal my identity..."

"As for why I hid my identity in the past, it is because I was not certain whether the appearance of white sugar would bring trouble..."

Subsequently, Gervas explained the reasons for hiding his identity to Adams.

"Adams, I apologize to you here; previously I should not have used a fake name!" Speaking to the end, Gervas expressed his apology.

But Adams immediately shook his head, "No, Ha... Lord Gervas, I very much understand your reasons for using an alias; after all, one cannot be too cautious against others!"

"Moreover, I should actually thank Lord Gervas!"

"Your Lordship selflessly helped me so many times and taught me so much! Therefore, whether you are Lord Harry or Viscount Gervas, it cannot change that you are the person I respect most!"

Good heavens! Gervas exclaimed "Good heavens!"

Is Adams this reasonable and understanding?

Gervas did not expect that Adams was not only not angry, but instead wore a look of gratitude.

"Adams, I'm relieved to hear you think this way! But there's one thing I still need your help with—those matters concerning sugar and three-masted ships—I hope you'll keep them secret for me!"

Adams immediately patted his chest and solemnly swore: "Rest assured, Lord Gervas! I, Adams, swear before the gods that without your permission, I will never reveal your identity!"

Gervas nodded in satisfaction; this heir to the Hou Jue title was reliable.

Next, if the chance arises, I might as well help him further.

"Lord Gervas, what do you think of my performance during this campaign?"

Gervas's standing in Adams's eyes had not diminished at all.

So he still cared deeply about Gervas's opinion of him!

Gervas, seeing Adams's expectant expression, turned his eyes slightly.

"Excellent, Adams. Your actions that night surpassed my expectations—not only did you strike at the perfect moment, but you subsequently annihilated the vast majority of the orcs!"

"Therefore, I believe your growth is accelerating rapidly. When you return victorious from this Northern Region war, your family's position will be utterly secured!"

"Really? Thank you, Gervas! To earn your approval is an honor to me, Adams!" Adams beamed like a kindergarten child who had just been praised by his teacher.