Russell did not leave Fluorite Castle empty-handed. The baron and his wife had prepared an entire carriage of supplies for him to take back.
Among them was a large batch of Magic Potion, meant to support Russell's upcoming training.
"Focus on your training. If you lack anything, just tell Mother." Madam Meryl carefully straightened Russell's collar. "Your father granted you the title of knight and gave you noble status. Mother does not have much else to give you, but I can still afford your cultivation resources."
"Thank you, Mother. Your son will always love you." Russell embraced Madam Meryl. Perhaps there was a little performance in it, but it was also sincerely heartfelt.
In many noble families, resources were passed down to the eldest son, while the second son was left to struggle outside on his own.
There were few as genuinely caring toward their second son as the baron and his wife.
After releasing his mother, Russell looked at Baron Roman beside her. The baron seemed to have prepared himself for an embrace as well.
But Russell merely smiled and bowed to his father. "Father, I feel the same toward you."
Baron Roman waved him off. "Brat, get going!"
The carriage set off, and Russell mounted his horse. Gold-Silver Wolfdog Kevin and the Red-eyed Rat King followed closely behind him.
After passing through the grand archway before the castle, Charles looked back at the towering fortress and could not help sighing. "My lord, the Fluorite Mushroom Family is the most loving noble family I have ever seen. The baron and his wife love you more than most parents in this world."
"Yes, I feel the same way." Russell looked up at the sky. Lord Ross was wandering overhead, occasionally letting out chirping calls.
He puffed out his chest and