Annual Quasi-Knight Order Activity

After simple renovations and redecorations, the Russell family moved into Villa No. 67, accompanied by Butler Hank and eighteen service staff.

It's a custom in Will City to hold a banquet for friends and family after moving into a new home. The Russell family had no relatives in Will City, but they did have friends.

Colin invited five knights, including Victor and Abel, as well as Bill and Ms. Anna, to the banquet.

The banquet was held in the first-floor grand living room in the evening. The living room's decor was mostly unchanged, except for the removal of a painting of the Kebir family and the replacement of some furniture. The furniture had been cleared away, and a long dining table was set up, laden with cakes, cookies, and various other food and drinks.

Butler Hank directed the male and female servants as they moved about. Although the banquet was small in scale, it was exquisite and luxurious, showcasing aristocratic flair.

Linda invited her two best friends. Smith, who worked at the Ministry of Finance, hadn't made any friends there, so he only invited three classmates from Wales University, including one female classmate.

This made both Colin and Linda marvel. Smith actually invited a female classmate?

The banquet hadn't started yet, but many guests had already arrived. Linda, along with her two best friends, and having "stolen" Smith's female classmate, occupied a corner of the living room and began whispering.

Colin and the early-arriving Knight Victor were also chatting nearby, holding their wine glasses.

Smith and his two male classmates were drinking and chatting, holding their wine glasses. Smith's two male classmates seemed a bit reserved. Wales University was the top institution in Wales, but it was also a school for commoners, encompassing students from both aristocratic and commoner classes.

However, at Wales University, the distinction between commoners and aristocrats wasn't as clear-cut as at Wales Knight Academy. Smith had been poor before and couldn't get along with aristocratic children. Both of his classmates were commoners.

"Smith. Do you remember when I visited your house five months ago?" Nelson, sitting next to Smith, chatted with him while secretly glancing at Colin.

Nelson was handsome, tall and slender, with fair skin, and came from a middle-class family.

"Of course, I remember. What's up?" Smith asked, puzzled. He had invited Nelson over that time.

"Last time I was at your house, your super younger brother seemed very ordinary. Five months have passed, and he still looks ordinary. How did he manage to found such a large company? And even take down a top merchant like Kebir." Nelson shook his head, unable to understand.

Smith looked constipated. He glanced around and then whispered to Nelson, "Don't just say you, I still haven't come to my senses."

Smith thought about the changes during this period; it felt like a dream. A few months ago, he was a Financial Officer at the Ministry of Finance. Although he was a top graduate of Wales University, he faced the risk of being laid off.

Linda was even more unfortunate. Her salary as a house tutor was low, and her job was unstable. Every day, she had to serve two masters when she got home.

The old house was historic, at least eighty years old. During storms, they worried about leaks. In just a few months, Linda hadn't improved at all.

Colin, on the other hand, had taken a mysterious magician as his teacher and could summon wind and rain at will.

He had been detected with the Bronze Bloodline, and his future prospects were considered good.

A huge villa with a full staff of butler, male and female servants, gardeners, coachmen, and grooms.

Smith's other classmate, Orr, said with a smile, "Don't worry about how it happened. Congratulations on having a super younger brother. May your Russell family shine brightly like the midday sun."

"Congratulations," Nelson added sincerely.

"Thank you both," Smith accepted his friends' blessings with pleasure.

As Colin and Knight Victor were talking, a male servant approached Colin and whispered a report.

"I'll go greet them," Colin handed his wine glass to the male servant, said softly to Victor, and then walked out.

At the two thick redwood doors, Colin met Knight Abel and a bright, beautiful girl of thirteen or fourteen. Her features hadn't fully developed, showing her youthfulness. Her blue eyes exuded an aura like the vast sea, yet her figure was tall and voluptuous. A black evening gown perfectly accentuated her perfect figure.

"Congratulations, Colin," Knight Abel smiled and hugged Colin, then took out an exquisite gift box and handed it to him.

Colin smiled, accepted it, said thank you, and handed the gift box to a male servant nearby.

"Who is this young lady?" Colin asked, looking at the girl. The girl was slightly shy, holding onto Knight Abel's arm and lowering her head.

"This is my grandniece, Mida. She's a bit shy, so I brought her out to see the world. You'll have to look after her," Knight Abel winked playfully at Colin. The old knight was always very humorous.

"Of course," Colin agreed with a smile, but he also understood the underlying meaning. Why did Knight Abel bring his junior, and a girl of his age at that? In fact, Colin had received many similar unspoken implications recently.

Colin then invited Knight Abel and young Mida inside, but soon he came out again to greet more guests.

Bill and Ms. Anna were the last to arrive. Bill still wore light makeup and sprayed women's perfume. In contrast, Ms. Anna, beside him, wore no makeup. However, Ms. Anna was also wearing a white dress today, with a fitted design that revealed her exaggerated figure. Below her firm, rounded calves were a pair of black high heels.

"Hi, Colin. Look what I brought you," Bill was holding a small white pony. Although it was small, it looked quite spirited.

Colin remembered that Bill's purebred horse, Jenny, had given birth to a foal, and Bill had promised to give it to him.

"Thank you, Bill," Colin stepped forward, hugged Bill, took the foal from Bill's hand, and handed it to a male servant.

"Congratulations, Colin," Ms. Anna stepped forward, hugged Colin, and kissed his left cheek. During this period, while she reprimanded Colin for often skipping classes at the academy, she was also genuinely happy for him upon hearing about his rise in Will City.

"Thank you, Ms. Anna," Colin felt a bit awkward. Ms. Anna was quite large, and even a light hug felt overwhelming.

The banquet was a great success. Colin and Miss Mida even danced a dance. The young girl was very shy, but her figure was truly amazing.

Of course, Colin spent more time discussing business with Knight Victor and the others. Noah Company was expanding rapidly and had great momentum. The two financial advisors Colin hired were also keeping an eye on the company, reporting the situation at all times.

It was past midnight when the banquet ended, and the Russell family saw off most of the guests. Ms. Anna and Bill were the last.

"Colin, I know you're busy. But as a Quasi-Knight, I hope you will prioritize your studies. The reason several Imperial Knights are so distinguished is because they are knights. Do you understand?" Ms. Anna said very seriously to Colin.

Colin felt a warmth in his heart and nodded in agreement.

"I hope you won't take leave for the Knight Order Action on November 1st." Ms. Anna's eyes revealed a smile. She had a very good impression of Colin and really didn't want him to neglect his studies.

"Okay," Colin showed a look of difficulty on his face, but he quickly agreed.

Wales Knight Academy held a Knight Order Action annually, with all faculty and students participating. Although this would delay his pharmaceutical plan, since Ms. Anna had said it seriously, should he refuse?