Mars Is Only the Beginning

Through the screen, Will carefully observed the barrier surrounding the three people, the snake head beneath them, and the rapidly receding scenery around them.

Although he didn't know the specifics of what happened, Will didn't care about anything else as long as the three people were safe.

"Young Master, when will you be back?"

Will wished his Young Master and mistress would return to the base immediately and never go out again.

That way, he wouldn't have to live in constant fear.

"I don't know."

Bell shrugged casually.

They've only just finished "Abyss Adventure," and there are still so many other attractions they haven't tried. They're not going back now.

Bell felt it necessary to retract his earlier statement.

Although Mars is a desolate, barren place, it still has plenty of interesting things to offer. Many of its natural landscapes, whether exquisite or spectacular, are well worth seeing.

After repeated requests for Bell and the other two to return to base went unanswered, Will had no choice but to leave them alone.

Let the head of the family handle the brat; he can't control him anyway!

(William: "I can't control it either!")

Next, Bell and his companions explored the underground labyrinth, where they discovered some exquisite Gemstone; they climbed steep, sword-like mountains, which Bell named "Redridge Mountains"; they witnessed a volcanic eruption on Mars and even controlled the Ten Thousand Snakes to swim around in the lava a few times.

After a few days of sightseeing, Bell, thoroughly annoyed by Will, finally led the still-unsatisfied Shanna and Hermione back to the base with great reluctance.

"Gege, let's come play again next time, okay?"

Shanna thoroughly enjoyed her adventures with her Gege.

Of course, it would be even better if Hermione weren't there.

"If there is an opportunity."

Bell smiled and ruffled Shanna's hair.

Despite saying that, Bell doesn't believe they will travel to Mars again.

After all, Mars is just the beginning. In the future, there is a much wider and more magnificent world waiting for them to explore.

After a brief day of rest at the base, Bell and his two companions prepared to return to Earth.

Despite the magical help they had, which allowed them to eat well and sleep soundly during their journey, fatigue inevitably accumulated to some extent.

For example, Hermione's energy level is far lower now than when she first arrived.

Besides, they've been out for quite a while already. If they don't go back soon, Hermione's father might actually start to think that his daughter has been kidnapped by Bell.

Not to mention, Elena, who missed her son and youngest daughter, would have come long ago if her husband hadn't stopped her.

Standing in front of the teleportation cabinet, in the last little bit of time before the charging was complete, Bell and Will said their final goodbyes.

"Will, you really need to get some rest. Look at your dark circles, they're almost as thick as China Giant Panda."

When Bell met Will again, Bell noticed that in just a few days, Will's dark circles had become much more pronounced than before.

However, what Bell didn't know was that the three of them were mainly responsible for the rapid worsening of Will's dark circles.

Of course, Will wouldn't say this in front of his Young Master and mistress. He wasn't that lacking in emotional intelligence.

"There's no other way, Young Master. The Mars Base has only been established recently, and I have a lot of things to handle every day."

Will couldn't be honest that he wasn't excited about leading the establishment of a wizarding base on Mars, a groundbreaking feat.

But while he was excited, the immense pressure also kept him from relaxing even for a moment.

He had to personally inspect every matter in the base, no matter how small, before he could feel at ease.

Seeing Will's flushed face, Bell could understand his thoughts.

Even he himself was so excited the night before he came to Mars that he couldn't sleep a wink.

but...

"Mars is just the beginning. In the future, there will be even more magnificent worlds waiting for us to explore. If you get tired here, you'll regret it later."

Being appointed to such an extremely important position as the head of the Mars Base, Will can truly be considered the core of the Menethil Family's core members.

In the future, if any new planets with exploration value are discovered, Will will likely be assigned there.

Of course, this is all contingent on Will being in good health to perform the task.

The Menethil Family are not heartless entrepreneurs who would exploit their family members to death without regard for their health.

Every member who enters the family's core, even though they do not have Menethil's blood flowing through their veins, is, to Bell, the most trustworthy family member.

"R-Really!?"

Upon hearing his Young Master's words, Will trembled slightly with excitement.

Just thinking about that scene makes him feel excited and a little tipsy.

"Of course. You are also entitled to access some confidential family documents. As for the less important miscellaneous tasks, just leave them to your subordinates."

That way, you'll have more time to check the latest intelligence.

"Yes! I understand, Young Master!"

Will usually hates reading those reports.

Rather than wasting time on those dense texts, he preferred to wave his Wand and engage in a thoroughly enjoyable training session.

However, after listening to his Young Master's words, Will decided that when he got back, he would go through all the intelligence from the past year or so to see if there was anything he had missed.

"Young Master..."

Will looked at Bell, who stood upright beside him and was not much shorter than him, and hesitated to speak.

"Speak your mind."

Bell hates it when people don't speak clearly, especially men who don't speak clearly.

What's there to be embarrassed about?

If you're too embarrassed to say it, then how can you have the nerve to think about it or do it?

"Young Master, may I follow you? I am willing to follow you for the rest of my life!"

With a determined look, Will revealed the decision he had just made.

Although the number of direct descendants is small, power struggles are rare in the Pure-blood Wizarding Family.

However, the division of power between fathers and sons still happens frequently.

After all, wizards have magical powers, so they don't need to worry about diseases at all.

So as long as nothing unexpected happens, their lifespan is quite long.

As you can see, Nicolas Flamel lived for 600 years, and Dumbledore 100 years old and still lively and energetic.

Therefore, unless the previous patriarch voluntarily abdicates, the next successor can only wait.

Even among Muggle, there can be a prince who lives for seventy years; among wizards, there can be an heir who lives for a hundred years. It's all too common.

Therefore, appropriately delegating power to younger generations has become a means for most Pure-blood Family to maintain internal harmony.

Bell, of course, knew all about these intricacies within the Pure-blood Family. He smiled, patted Will on the shoulder, and said:

"You are now following me. Following the Menethil Family is following me."

Furthermore, I would rather have my family and companions standing beside me than the followers behind me.

Keep going, and strive to go even further on the path of magic. I won't stop to wait for you!

"Yes, Young Master!"

"Perhaps Menethil Family was the wisest decision I've ever made."

Looking at his Young Master's slightly immature profile, Will couldn't help but think to himself.