Elf Contract

"The Dragon's Gaze is upon you, Russell, I told you! The Grand Duke's Shadowflame Dragon is always watching you!"

Charles shouted excitedly, even swaying his body under the birch tree and dancing the classic solo cha-cha.

"Good luck," Russell said with a charming smile.

"Congratulations, my lord," Eric said in a low voice.

Butler Morris grinned from ear to ear, "Master, you are a born noble. Dragon's Gaze, Radiant Light Blessing. As soon as you arrived at your territory, a Spirit Worm was born. This is simply the best blessing, just like in the knight novels!"

"It is indeed a beautiful blessing," Russell accepted everyone's congratulations calmly.

The value of a Spirit Worm is difficult to quantify with conventional wealth, as it can grow Magic Potions and Magic Materials, making it a supernatural item.

However, beneath his smile, a hint of worry still lingered in Russell's eyes.

The joy of obtaining a wild Spirit Worm could not diminish his concern for the Little Dream Dragon, which was his true capital for survival.

Besides, he also liked that cute and silly miniature little dragon.

"Russell, it seems you'll have to keep watch under the birch tree to ensure that once the Spirit Worm is nurtured, you can contract it immediately," Charles suggested.

"Of course."

Russell replied.

Although everything produced in the territory belonged to the Lord, the Spirit Worm was too valuable. If any accident occurred, no one would dare to bear the risk.

"Teacher Charles, you go supervise the construction of the Windmill Mill. You don't need to stay here with me." Russell dispersed the onlookers. "Teacher Eric, you don't need to be too nervous. No one would dare to cause trouble at Wuyou Snake Manor."

Eric replied, "I'm not afraid within the territory, but we must guard against the Xiangshui River Cave. We absolutely cannot give the free people an opportunity."

"Do the free people from the Xiangshui River Cave dare to cross the border?"

"When Knight Captain Kendall patrolled the territory, the free people from the Xiangshui River Cave were well-behaved. But now Wuyou Snake Manor is no longer within Knight Captain Kendall's patrol range, so it's hard to say," Eric explained truthfully.

Kendall was the Patrol Knight Captain of Guangguang River Valley, a Phantom Beast Knight with great strength, capable of deterring petty criminals.

But Eric was only a Great Knight and did not have such strong deterrence.

"Alright, Teacher Eric, please take extra care of the Spirit Worm's protection." Russell smiled, not underestimating the situation.

Eric nodded heavily.

All day long, he led four Knight Retainers, patrolling in shifts. As soon as any Serf approached, they would immediately step forward to drive them away, not allowing any outsiders to set foot in the birch forest.

Meals were delivered by servants from the manor's separate courtyard.

At night, several bonfires were lit to ensure the area around the birch tree was illuminated.

Lying in his sleeping bag, Russell fell into a deep sleep with anticipation, but unfortunately, it was another night without the Little Dream Dragon appearing.

Just before dawn, he was woken up by Eric, "My lord, the Spirit Worm has hatched!"

"It hatched?" Russell quickly got up and rushed to the birch tree in a few steps. He happened to see a bud on a branch crack open, and a Spirit Worm, as white as silk, crawled out of the bud and lazily lay on the tree trunk.

Clutching the tree trunk, with a light leap, Russell shot up more than three meters high. Then, with a gentle pinch, he caught the Spirit Worm in his hand.

After landing, he examined it carefully.

The Birch Spirit Worm was not entirely snow-white. Instead, like the trunk of a birch tree, it had some inconspicuous black stripes mixed with the white.

But no matter what, it was beautiful.

Away from its mother body, this sturdy Birch Insect Grass, the Birch Spirit Worm became noticeably restless, wriggling in Russell's palm as if trying to escape.

However, when Russell took out the prepared jade powder and sprinkled it on his finger, the Birch Spirit Worm seemed to smell delicious food. It began to crawl towards the jade powder and nibbled at it in small bites.

Russell seized the opportunity and, as the Birch Spirit Worm opened its mouth, he directly extended his finger.

Then, a slight pain.

The skin on his fingertip was bitten open by the Birch Spirit Worm's small, sharp teeth, squeezing out a drop of blood that seeped into the Spirit Worm's mouthparts.

In a moment, a mysterious feeling washed over him, and Russell had established a spiritual connection with the Birch Worm.

The Elf Contract was that simple, only requiring blood as a medium and magic power as a driving force to be easily established.

A Spirit Worm could only be contracted once a year.

Therefore, Spirit Worms were difficult to trade frequently.

"Congratulations, my lord!" Tom and the other Knight Retainers all congratulated Russell.

"Alright, the Birch Worm has been contracted, we can leave here. Everyone go back to the manor's separate courtyard, take a good bath, and get some rest," Russell decided immediately. "We'll hold a banquet at noon, and the malt beer will flow freely!"

"Radiant Light Blessing, glory belongs to my lord!" The Knight Retainers cheered.

Eric also curled his lips, but quickly suppressed it, continuing his usual stern and unsmiling demeanor.

Just as Russell finished breakfast, Charles came downstairs with his hair disheveled, "I just heard from the male servant William that Russell, you've already contracted the Birch Worm. Oh my god, a Spirit Worm was actually nurtured! Praise the Dragon! We must drink to our heart's content tonight, especially the Black Pearl Wine!"

"We should still be moderate, Teacher Charles. There isn't much Black Pearl Wine left."

"Haha, you should send someone to immediately report the good news to Baron Lord. Perhaps Baron Lord will send a new batch of Black Pearl Wine to congratulate you." Charles's eyes rolled as he thought of how to get something for free.

After a few jokes, they returned to the main topic.

Russell said, "Now that we have the Birch Worm, will that birch forest evolve into Magic Potions, or rather, Magic Materials?"

"It should evolve into a magic material, and with the Birch Worm, expanding the birch forest will be very easy. However, I'll have to wait until the birch forest evolves before I can collect the tree seeds and use the new magic material tree seeds to expand the scale."

"The Fluorite Mushrooms are currently growing on the birch trees. Teacher Charles, will there be any problems planting these two magic materials together?"

"That..." Charles shook his head. "I really don't know. You should go to Fluorite Castle and ask Baron Lord."

"Alright. After the noon banquet, I'll return to Fluorite Castle and stay overnight. You and Teacher Eric will look after the territory."

"Don't worry, leave it to us!" Charles patted his chest and promised.

"After drinking at noon, no more drinking at night."

"Of course, of course, my Nobleman Russell. I, Charles, am not a drunkard, just a foodie who enjoys fine wine and food."

Russell gave a noncommittal response and turned to say, "Butler Morris, remember to lock the wine cellar tonight."

Morris responded, "As you wish, Master."

Charles immediately clasped his hands over his head and cried out in distress, "Oh! Heavens, Russell! Can there be any trust between people at all!"