Evil dragon has a warm heart-Chapter 89 - 88 The Past of the Bluebird Family

Chapter 89: Chapter 88 The Past of the Bluebird Family

Chapter 89 -88 The Past of the Bluebird Family

“Russell, you’ve become more handsome again, just a little more effort, and you’ll catch up to me!” Mel Rainflower said cheerfully in the chief tent.

Baron Roman, big brother Roland, was warmly entertaining Mejie Rainflower, while Russell was chatting with his cousin Mel Rainflower.

“Don’t worry, I’m still working on becoming more handsome,” Russell laughed.

In his memories, the relationship with his cousin had always been good, even better than with his own brothers and sisters.

That was probably because Russell was too handsome and didn’t really fit in with the Glowing Mushrooms Family but instead blended seamlessly with the Rainflower Family, where everyone was attractive. Moreover, since his cousin Mel was an only child without siblings, he treated Russell almost like a brother.

“I thought you were going to wait another two years before heading to the Snowfield, but here you are, coming over with the Knight Regiment this year.”

“I came earlier to earn some money. There are endless expenses in the domain.”

“Haha, you’re starting to understand the difficulties of being a lord.”

“Indeed, even managing a small manor is not easy, not to mention expanding to the entire Glowing Valley, including the Tributary River Mouth. It’s really quite challenging.” Russell deeply felt this, being a transmigrator, albeit an average one.

In his previous life on Earth, he worked a 996 job; now, he was still learning through experience what it meant to be a lord.

“Easy or hard, Russell, as someone who’s been there, I need to tell you, the true essence of life is to enjoy the moment.” Cousin Mel glanced at his father and uncle, who were in the midst of a lively conversation, and muttered quietly, “When you head back, don’t go straight to Glowing Valley. Come stay at Bluebird Castle for a while.”

After another look at his father, cousin Mel chuckled, “I’ll show you the world, there are plenty of distinguished ladies at the Tributary River Mouth.”

Russell narrowed his eyes and said, “Cousin, you might want to take it easy. I see you’ve got some dark circles under your eyes, looks like you’ve been having a rough time.”

“Nonsense.” Cousin Mel laughed, “I’m pure and self-disciplined, okay? I wouldn’t just give myself away unless it was mutual affection.”

“Give yourself away, are you even speaking human language?”

“The truth is just that. These high-born ladies circle around me like wolves, all sweet talk, just to get their hands on my body. In such an environment, especially for handsome guys like us, you really have to learn to protect yourself.” Cousin Mel was full of emotion.

“I’ve never experienced that.”

“That’s why you should come to Bluebird Castle and stay for a while, I’ll let you experience it.”

“Not this time, there is a pile of affairs waiting for me back in the domain.” Russell shook his head, yet felt a twinge of excitement, “By the way, when will Grandfather be back at the Tributary River Mouth? The Council of Elders should be disbanding by now, right?”

“In the next month or two, I guess. Kunstan has already been crowned, and it’s no good being at odds with the lad. My father wrote several letters urging Grandfather… Anyway, Grandfather has agreed to come back as soon as possible.”

“Then, when Grandfather returns, I’ll come to Bluebird Castle for a few days to celebrate his birthday.”

“A few days won’t do, you have to stay for at least a month!”

“We’ll see. If I can get away from the domain, I’ll come and stay for a month,” Russell agreed.

Cousin Mel was delighted, “Great, as soon as Grandfather is back, I’ll write to you!”

Seeing his cheerful demeanor, Russell couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sympathy. Although living in a grand noble family with luxury and plenty, the absence of siblings could still lead to loneliness and a lack of companionship.

After all, Mel was only three years older than Russell, just his second cousin.

Russell also had an older cousin, but not one born to Aunt Mejie. Instead, it was his Aunt Melinda Rainflower who had Saither—without a noble surname, his uncle-in-law Saisiluo was only a lord from an ordinary family.

Grandfather, Count Flo Pot Merlin Rain-Longflower, had two daughters and one son.

My aunt, Melinda Rain-Longflower, despite the family’s objections, fell in love with an ordinary Great Knight named Saisiluo. With no other choice, the Earl and his wife granted Saisiluo a lordship and sent him off to a remote manor in their domain.

Saisiluo and his wife had a son and a daughter, who are Russell’s older cousin, Saither, and his cousin of the same age, Saither Wei.

My uncle, Mejie Rain-Longflower, married a princess from the Shadowflame Family, none other than the current Duke’s aunt, Kuna Shadowflame, with whom he fathered their only son, Mel Rain-Longflower.

Then there’s Russell’s mother, Meryl Rain-Longflower, who after marrying Baron Roman Youguangxun, gave birth to two sons and two daughters.

So, Mel had no siblings, but he does have a good number of cousins.

Even the Duke, Kunstan Shadowflame, is one of his cousins.

But of all his cousins, Russell is the one he is closest to, probably because they are both handsome.

After all, birds of a feather flock together, and the handsome enjoy the company of the handsome (just as the handsome and beautiful subscribe to this old author’s books).

They chatted about memories from their childhood and dreamed about the bright future.

Time flew by, and soon it was midday.

In this modest and humble spot at Cold Spring Point, nobles from both domains crammed into Baron Roman’s main command tent, feasting on simple food and drinking strong spirits, enjoying a lively meal together.

“Lord Viscount, I drink to you!” Lord Uterras stood up to offer a toast, “If the old Earl had not given me a hand back then, I might never have returned from battle, and I would not be here enjoying this merry scene today!”

Mejie Rain-Longflower drank with a smile, “Lord Uterras, we still have many years of battle side by side ahead.”

“Indeed, what the Viscount says is true!” many others agreed.

The title of Viscount is a special one, a lifelong title that is not hereditary. It is typically awarded as a commendation to court officials, or as an honor to scholars and great merchants who have made significant contributions.

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The nobility titles of the Shadowflame Grand Duchy are inherited from the Glorious Empire, or rather, many nations on the Dragon Sleep Continent follow the system of nobility titles set by the Glorious Empire.

Beneath the King, only the titles of Duke, Earl, and Baron are hereditary and come with their own lands.

The titles of Marquess, Viscount, and Lord are lifelong.

Of course, whether hereditary or lifelong, there are strict rankings — Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, Baron, Lord; but vassals owe loyalty only to their Lord and their lands are highly autonomous.

As an independent Grand Duchy, the Shadowflame Grand Duchy’s highest title is that of Duke, hence there are only the hereditary titles of Earl and Baron beneath it.

Typically, a Baron would grant a lordship to his heir to facilitate the heir’s participation in the management of their lands.

Similarly, an Earl would grant the title of Viscount to their own heir.

Russell’s grandfather, Count Flo Pot Merlin Rain-Longflower, is still hale and hearty, so Uncle Mejie naturally can only carry the title of Viscount for his engagements — fortunately, Viscount is a title high enough, ranking just above Baron.

“By the way, Lord Viscount, isn’t Lord Medikalun here?” Lord Sally asked curiously.

Uncle Mejie shook his head, “My wife is visiting Gravel Domain, so I asked Lord Medikalun to escort her.”

“I see.”