Chapter 36 (2/2)

Mayop shrugged and said in a low voice, “It’s also my father’s intention. He knows that you are not appreciated in the Tulip family, and he hopes that you can come to Red Crab Island. Also, I need help. The Taro family does not have many people. I sincerely hope that you can come.”

Liszt could tell that Mayop was speaking the truth.

By exchanging the measuring units, he reached the conclusion that Coral Island was approximately 10,000 square kilometers.

Red Crab Island was ten times the size of Coral Island.

The larger a place was, the more difficult it would be to manage it with the poor transportation. Also, as the power was decentralized and distributed to smaller nobles, the foundation of the reign would be shaken.

He wouldn’t say that he was not tempted. Flower Town was too desolate a place to be developed.

If he came to Red Crab Island, the Taro family would have to promote him to a viscount, and he would have a small city.

However, Liszt resisted the idea of realizing this purpose with women. “I’ll let nature run its course. Cousin, I wouldn’t say no to someone I like, but I couldn’t force myself to like anyone.”

“All right.”

…

The ball started when night fell.

The piano song built a soothing atmosphere for the ball.

As the host, Mayop and the daughter of a viscount had the opening dance. Then, they backed off and hinted for other people to look for their partners.

Liszt sat in a corner and watched the young men and women dance on the floor.

He did not take any action.

He had observed all the women in the ball, but none of them was fascinating to him. Some of the mature females, who suited his tastes, were too old for him. He was only sixteen, after all.

Many nobles had already loosened themselves at this age.

However, it was still not an appropriate age for marriage.

His eyes surpassed the crowd and lost focus. A moment later, invisible smoke popped up and assembled into twisted words.

Mission: Fresh clovers are the favorites of both cows and horses. They’re the foundation of a horsefield and the start of success. Please install the wormgrass of the clover insect. Reward: Three wild corn.

The mission hadn’t been updated for days. He was rather anxious.

I’ve been delayed for quite a couple of days. The clovers should be sprouting now. I can probably settle the clover insect when I’m back… I don’t know what wild corn looks like, but their production must be multiple times higher than that of wheat.

As he considered the mission, a pleasant voice called, “Hi, Liszt, can I sit here?”

The mist was suddenly gone.

Liszt returned to himself and saw a girl no more than twenty years old. She had curly flaxen hair, a pointy nose, and deep eyes. Her lips were thin and seemed to be smiling all the time.

In terms of appearance, she was definitely an eight.

Mayop introduced her to him previously. She was Asina Salmon, the youngest daughter of a viscount. Her family was best known for the salmon they produced.

With a gentle smile, Liszt extended his hand. “Beautiful lady, you are welcome anywhere.”