The duel at Windmill Manor swiftly resounded throughout Guangguang River Valley with an unexpected outcome.
To spare Marcus's pride, Baron Roman did not immediately hold a banquet to celebrate his second son's victory. He merely offered Russell a few words of encouragement, comforted the dejected Marcus, then rode away on Clay Dragon Ross with a broad smile.
After such a defeat, Marcus naturally had no face to keep everyone for a meal at the manor.
Even if he had invited them to stay, the guests would have been too embarrassed to remain for dinner. They soon dispersed, but the private astonishment and gossip would certainly not cease.
"My lord, are we returning to the manor?" Katie asked after they left Windmill Manor.
Roland happened to be riding past on his Nightmare Ghost Horse. Hearing this, he smiled. "Why go back to Wuyou Snake Manor? Russell, bring your followers to Fluorite Castle for lunch... Father may not be in a position to celebrate for you, but your big brother can treat you to a meal!"
Russell smiled faintly from atop Unicorn Polly, his face still pale—the power of converting blood and qi was formidable, but its aftereffects were quite severe.
He replied, "Since Big Brother has invited us, we'll go to Fluorite Castle for lunch. I've used up too much energy and need to replenish my nutrition promptly."
Roland then turned to Old Lord Sali, who was preparing to take flight. "Old Lord, would you like to join us for a meal at the castle?"
Old Lord Sali looked happily at the two brothers, Russell and Roland, and laughed. "You two brothers go celebrate. The dishes at my home are already prepared. I'm off."
With that.
The shadow of black wings behind him flapped as he swiftly used Phantom Beast Fusion