"Whitt."
Russell gave the newly acquired Wheat Sprite a fairly ordinary name, without adding the family's "Ro" marker.
Only dragons or sprites he had personally obtained would be given the family tradition's "Ro" marker.
Like Black Oil Dragon Rosai and Fluorite Mushroom Bird Rosie.
"This is a food-type sprite. After years of cultivation, the yield of Wheat Potion is far higher than that of ordinary plants." Cousin Mel spoke enviously. "The Regent Lady really does think highly of you!"
"Because I'm worth thinking highly of," Russell said smugly.
He had to admit, being valued by others felt quite wonderful, especially by someone of Princess Anxia's lofty status. For the courtesy Princess Anxia had shown him, he would have to ensure that she and Princess Kunlaya, mother and daughter, had a good future.
"All right, Cousin. I should be going. I'll come visit you at Red Castle when I have time." Russell took Wheat Sprite Whitt with him.
Mel was somewhat reluctant to see him leave and sighed. "To be honest, your Wuyou Snake Manor is too remote and isolated. You might as well change your fief to the Volcanic Oasis. Then we brothers could visit each other often, and you could be my assistant."
"What nonsense are you talking? I wouldn't even serve as the Minister of Volcanoes' assistant. Why would I be the assistant of a Selecting the Young Master who can't even get a word in at the Elder Council!"
"Heh, if you just see me as the future Grand Duke, wouldn't that make you feel better?"
"Absolutely not."
With a wave of his hand, Russell coolly beckoned to Katie, then swung himself onto Unicorn Polly and left the Small Castle.
He had just reached the junction between the outer castle and the long bridge's highway when he