Recaps

Russell took over Wuyou Snake Manor, found magical resources in his new territory, and began improving its farms and infrastructure. After nurturing a Birch Worm and reuniting with Little Dream Dragon, he caught a mysterious woman sneaking into the manor, and she identified herself as Catherine.

• Russell accepted Wuyou Snake Manor, welcomed the serfs, and organized its staff, fields, and supplies.
• Russell discovered five Magic Pearls in a giant river clam and began training in the Radiant Sword Technique with Eric.
• Russell established Magic Potion Tunic for Monochoria, Fluorite Mushrooms, and Dill, then camped beside a glowing birch tree.
• Snowflake breathed Dragon Breath on the birch tree, and Russell later watched over it as its Spirit Worm neared birth.
• Russell ordered a windmill mill built in Alfalfa Tunic and guarded the birch grove against outsiders.
• Russell caught the newly hatched Birch Worm, formed an Elf Contract with it, and learned from Baron Roman that Fluorite Mushrooms could grow alongside the birch tree.
• Russell reunited with Little Dream Dragon in the Dark Dreamscape and returned to Wuyou Snake Manor with supplies from his parents.
• Russell spotted a figure entering the manor annex, then caught the intruder with Eric and learned that her name was Catherine.

Russell defended Wuyou Snake Manor from Snow Ghosts, brought Xiangshui River Cave and the Wildcat Sisters into his plans, and helped Eric turn Kevin into a Phantom Beast. At Fluorite Castle, Russell reunited with his family, defeated Rowena in a duel, and joined the household to celebrate Old Madam Ingrid’s birthday.

• Russell learned Lisbon planned to lure Snow Ghosts toward Wuyou Snake Manor and summoned Knight Captain Kendall, but the Snow Ghosts attacked before Kendall arrived.
• Russell, Eric, Chris, Charles, and the Knight Retainers fought the Snow Ghosts, killed the Great Snow Ghost, and recovered Hail Beads.
• Little Dream Dragon swallowed a Hail Bead in the Dark Dreamscape, while Russell decided Lisbon had to die and began planning to take control of Xiangshui River Cave.
• Russell treated Kevin by having Little Dream Dragon draw out Snow Demon power, and Kevin transformed into a Phantom Beast after contracting with Eric.
• Katie and Catherine pledged loyalty to Russell, who directed them to investigate Lisbon and the rumored Mushroom Bug while preparing to claim Xiangshui River Cave.
• Russell bought a Golden Black Sow that might carry a Phantom Beast baby, commissioned crystal monocles for Old Madam Ingrid, and traveled to Fluorite Castle for her birthday.
• Russell reunited with Roland and Rowena, gave Rowena a pearl necklace and ring, and heard that the Grand Duke sought new territory and the Shadowflame Dragon’s recognition.
• Russell defeated Rowena in a duel after a long exchange, then joined his family and guests in celebrating Old Madam Ingrid’s birthday and declined Rosen’s request that he take Royal as a knight attendant.

Russell expanded his manor by taking control of Xiangshui River Cave, discovering the Sword Butterfly Amber Bug, and establishing a system of officials. The arc left Wuyou Snake Manor organizing its new territory and preparing public works while Katie guarded against Snow Ghosts.

• Russell presented Old Madam Ingrid with reading glasses, then returned to Wuyou Snake Manor and ordered a separate family to raise the piglet whose origin power was fading.
• Russell advanced projects at the manor, including the windmill, sanitation rules, and composting, while Katie warned him that Lisbon’s group had grown dangerous.
• After learning Lisbon planned to attack Savage Cave, Russell and Eric ambushed him at Curved Blade Mountain and seized Xiangshui River Cave.
• Russell freed the Blood Fang Fungus Mushroom Bug from Lisbon’s contract, punished the worst captives, and accepted the Cave Freemen’s allegiance.
• Russell discovered and contracted the Sword Butterfly Amber Bug, which improved his swordsmanship and helped him explore the Dark Dreamscape beyond its usual boundary.
• Russell organized Xiangshui River Cave as Cave Tunic and approved an administrative framework for the manor.
• Russell appointed Charles, Eric, and Old Hans to lead the manor’s administrative, security, and court affairs, then approved tunic chiefs and other officials.
• Russell ordered public latrines, compost yards, septic pits, and the reorganization of Small Market Town, while Katie promised to guard the territory from Snow Ghosts.

Russell joined Baron Roman’s expedition against Snow Ghosts, gathered Hail Beads, and expanded the Dark Dreamscape before returning to his manor. He found a Dandelion Spirit Worm, pursued pearl and brick experiments, and ended the stretch organizing a hunt for the rat king threatening Wolf Head Cavern.

• Russell assigned Mr. Brown to try raising Wuyou Black Pigs and Mrs. Brown to help develop new pastries, then tested pearl cultivation by having Ribs Jimmy implant sand in river mussels.
• Russell joined Baron Roman’s Knight Order on the Double River Trade Route, fought Snow Ghosts and Green Skins, and gathered Hail Beads while Little Dream Dragon explored the snowfield with him through the Dark Dreamscape.
• Russell met Mel and Meijie Monochoria when the two Knight Orders joined, then returned to Fluorite Castle and Wuyou Snake Manor after the expedition.
• Russell found a Dandelion Spirit Worm with Little Dream Dragon’s help, nurtured it, and formed an Elf Contract with it after it was born.
• Russell brought his seven Spirit Worms to Fluorite Castle and placed them in the sprite room, then proposed using clay slag to make bricks and continued his mussel pearl experiments.
• Russell approved plans to cultivate Dandelion Magic Potion and appoint John to lead the Insect Grass Guard Squad, then responded to reports of a rat swarm at Cave Tunic.
• Russell, Eric, and Kevin helped drive the rats away from Wolf Head Cavern, and Russell called a meeting to plan how to capture the suspected rat king.