Russell failed to find his father and elder brother in Baron Roman's tower. As Minister of Finance, Baron Roman had been run ragged these past few days.
There were too many postwar pensions and reward matters involving massive expenditures from the Grand Duchy's treasury, and Baron Roman had to personally sign off on every expense.
Roland, who had switched from being the Keeper of the Seal's assistant to the Minister of Finance's assistant, had no choice but to review documents with his father every day. Forget sleeping until late morning—even the time he spent embracing his lover at night had to give way to paperwork.
"Young Master Russell, judging by the master's schedule these past few days, he should return after nine tonight," said the tower steward.
"What about Roland?"
"Young Master Roland sometimes returns with the master, and sometimes goes back to his own courtyard."
"Fine. Arrange for a servant who knows the way. I'll go out for a walk first." Russell could not be bothered to wait around in the tower, so he brought along a tower servant as a guide and went out to handle his own affairs.
"My lord!" Grove prepared to follow.
But Russell stopped him. "No need to follow me. I'm only taking a look around Red Castle. Make the most of your time and get acquainted with Bill."
There was no danger in Red Castle, and Russell himself was a Phantom Beast Knight, so he needed no protection. Grove answered, "Yes!"
Then.
Russell rode Unicorn Polly out.
Red Castle was like a small mountain, also known as Red Mountain. In truth, it really could be called a mountain. Although Red Castle was enormous, it consisted of one independent small castle after another, scattered in an orderly fashion across the low hills of the