"Alright, then I won't exchange them for now."
Merlin currently had a full 1,500 Contribution Points. That was an enormous number. Though it was still a long way from 5,000 Contribution Points, it was already quite good.
After bidding Boyue farewell, Merlin left Phantom directly and returned to the manor in Sacred Dragon City.
When the butler saw Merlin return, he seemed hesitant to speak. Only after Merlin sat down in a chair did the butler softly ask, "Young Master Leo, how has the Count's matter been handled?"
Merlin nodded. "It's more or less settled. I took Stone City back, and it is now my territory. However, things there are not yet stable, so it's safer for you to remain in Sacred Dragon City for now."
As he ate the delicious dinner at the table, Merlin spoke.
A trace of surprise appeared in the butler's eyes. He had taken back Stone City? Even when Count Stanwen had still been alive, he had been unable to reclaim Stone City.
However, Count Stanwen was dead, and Merlin, his sole heir, had become the master of the entire manor. Though the butler had doubts in his heart, he would not question Merlin's words in the slightest.
"Butler, has anything happened recently? Or has anyone come looking for me?"
Merlin knew that, since he had not been at the manor during this period, there must have been some matters left unattended. After all, he was now the master of the entire manor.
"Some time ago, Count Otadi came by. But Young Master was not home, so he asked me to pass on a message. If you returned, you were to visit Otadi Manor as soon as possible."
Merlin nodded. Count Otadi most likely wanted to ask about the Infamy Pearl, as well as the