The Fluorite Mushroom family arrived at Kingtop Castle in early February.
Because there were women traveling by carriage, and no direct trade route connected the two places, they had to transfer through Volcanic Oasis, which was why the journey took over a week.
"My poor Roby!" The moment Old Madam Ingrid stepped down from the carriage, she embraced Baroness Roby.
Baroness Roby, who had remained quite strong during this time, finally burst into tears when she threw herself into her mother's arms.
Diana was also held in Madam Meryl's embrace.
The scene was deeply moving.
After much weeping and consolation, the guests attending the funeral came forward to pay their respects. Then everyone moved into the castle's main hall.
Baron Roman glanced at Russell among the crowd. Father and son exchanged a look, understanding each other without words.
Earlier, before the family convoy had even arrived at Golden Plains, Russell had flown over to discuss everything that had happened here with his parents, including the conflict with Count Oscro.
Of course.
He had focused on describing how he had slain three dragons with a single sword strike, shocking the members of the Water Willow Family and the Kingtop Mushroom Family.
Thus, Baron Roman, who thoroughly understood the situation, soon spoke separately with Count Oscro, Lord Dyson, and the Kingtop Mushroom Family's collateral relatives, barely reaching a unified agreement.
They would respect Baroness Roby's choice and acknowledge the heir she chose.
Meanwhile, Old Madam Ingrid and Madam Meryl pulled Baroness Roby into a room to discuss private matters.
"Roby, you must make the right choice," Old Madam Ingrid said. "You've lost Davis now, but you still have Diana. You must take good care of Diana and arrange her future life properly."
"Mother..." Baroness Roby said hesitantly. "Diana is still too young.