All sorts of trivial matters happened in a castle every day, and usually, the lady of the house handled them.
Cigar Castle did not yet have a lady of the house.
Fortunately, Butler Morris and Head Housekeeper Leona had dutifully taken on the responsibility, handling every trivial matter and freeing Russell from any worries.
"I'm going to the Scorching Torrent Kingdom for two or three months. Morris, you and Leona will look after Cigar Castle," Russell instructed the two stewards in March. "Of course, I may return at any time along the way."
When one was fast, one could do whatever one pleased.
While others were still wearing themselves out on the road, Russell might already have gone home and returned.
"Yes, my lord. Rest assured, Leona and I will manage Cigar Castle properly. No matter when you return, my lord, Cigar Castle will operate as it always has." Butler Morris patted his chest in assurance. He enjoyed this work.
Becoming the steward of a large castle was something he had never even dared dream of before, so he cherished it deeply.
And he also understood.
Although his lord was kind and generous, he was by no means softhearted, nor could he be easily fooled by servants. Only by carrying out his lord's instructions conscientiously could he continue serving as Cigar Castle's steward for a long time.
Leaving Cigar Castle behind.
Russell mounted Black Oil Dragon Rosai. Unicorn Polly and Harpy Harpie merged into the Mark of the Lord of Storm and Thunder, which branded itself upon Russell's forehead.
Ouroboros Snake Ouroboros remained behind to guard the castle. If Frost Da invaded, he could send Russell a warning.
He first went to Fluorite Castle and had lunch with his parents.
"The journey to the Scorching Torrent Kingdom is long and