As the delegation sent to welcome Russell departed, the Shadow Guard knights of Red Castle also received orders from the Elder Council and delivered edicts to every High Noble.
The edict was simple: they were required to arrive at Red Castle before eight in the morning on July 8 to attend the coronation ceremony of the new Grand Duke, Russell Fluorite Mushroom.
Smack!
After the Shadow Guard knights had left Gravel Castle, Gravel Earl Oskro Willow immediately threw the edict in his hand onto the floor.
"Shameless!"
"Useless!"
"Fuck the Shadowflame Dragon! Fuck Russell!"
Count Oscro stood in the hall, raging helplessly. The servants were silent as cicadas, not daring to approach him. Even the steward quietly hid by the doorway.
Madam Kunli, the mistress of Gravel Castle, was no exception. When Count Oscro was in a towering rage, no matter how fearless she was, she had to keep her distance. Otherwise, if she said the wrong thing, she would suffer another brutal beating. She had plenty of experience with that.
After a long while.
Once Count Oscro had finished venting, the steward stepped forward and quietly asked about the upcoming travel arrangements.
Madam Kunli also walked over. "If you ask me, we might as well claim illness and hide in Gravel Castle, living our own lives. Whoever becomes Grand Duke is none of our concern. We only need to guard Gravel Castle and wait for him to destroy himself."
The steward quietly reminded her, "The edict says that no excuse may be used to refuse. Otherwise, it will be treated as rebellion against the new Grand Duke."
Madam Kunli's expression changed at once, and she could no longer speak.
Count Oscro said through heavy breaths, "Go find Augustus. He's nowhere to be seen all day in Gravel Castle!"
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