On June 26, 5585 of the Dragon Calendar, the welcoming delegation from Redcastle descended from the snowfields and arrived at Yunmeng Marsh Oasis.
Without pausing, they raced along the newly paved asphalt road—Yunmeng Avenue—straight toward Cigar Castle.
Along the way, the delegation's herald knights loudly proclaimed the purpose of the envoy's arrival to the estates they passed.
"His Highness Shadowflame and the Elder Council have unanimously resolved to welcome Earl Thunderflame Russell Fluorite Mushroom to Redcastle, where he shall inherit the position of Grand Duke!"
"Earl Thunderflame Russell Fluorite Mushroom has advanced to Phantom Dragon Knight and rendered great service to the nation. He shall soon ascend the throne as Grand Duke!"
"Welcome Earl Thunderflame Russell Fluorite Mushroom to Redcastle, where he shall inherit the grand succession!"
With the herald knights spreading the word, the people throughout Yunmeng Marsh Oasis soon learned that Russell was about to inherit the position of Grand Duke.
"Young Master Russell is going to become Grand Duke!"
"Dragon's Gaze, praise Lord Russell!"
"Praise the Fluorite Mushroom Family! Praise Young Master Russell!"
"Lord Russell should have ridden a giant dragon and become Grand Duke long ago! He'll definitely lead the Knight Order and drive back the Snow Demons!"
"I knew it! I knew it!"
"I've seen Young Master Russell before. When he was little, he often visited our Glimmering Town. Everyone respected him back then and hoped he would become a Dragon Knight!"
"Just like in the plays, Lord Russell is going to Redcastle to marry a princess, then kill Snow Giants!"
"Praise the Lord Master!"
The people had always strongly hoped that Russell would ride a giant dragon. However, Russell had previously kept his followers tightly restrained, ordering them to keep silent, so the citizens had not known whether their Lord Master could truly ride