Chapter 39 (1/2)

Three days later, Liszt returned to Flower Town on Coral Island.

The knights of Tulip Castle escorted him back. Another two nobles came to Flower Town with Liszt and Marcus. They did not inherit the family title and could only be called knights.

They were both Goltai’s friends who had been drawn to Flower Town by the double wages.

“Liszt, welcome back. It’s been only a week, but I was starting to miss you already.” Goltai welcomed the lord of the town in an exaggerated manner.

He was warm and considerate.

“Marcus, the baron’s loyal knight. Seeing how well-dressed you are, I know that everything went well on your trip.”

“Haha. Isaiah and Blair, my old friends, I’m very happy to see you arrive with the baron. You’ve obviously chosen Flower Town.”

Then, a dinner was to be held for the knights that escorted Liszt back.

Before dinner, Liszt brought the clover insect to the horsefield that had been completed around the castle. The ground was already green. Clovers were growing quickly in the high temperature.

“Come on out, little buddy.”

The fat clover insect had beautiful stripes on its body.

It was much more energetic than the lazy tulip insect. Opening its mouth, the insect spat the wormgrass out. Then, as if it were fast-forwarded, a clover sprouted and grew quickly, until a purple flower blossomed.

“Don’t forget to install fences in case the horse sabotages the wormgrass,” Liszt reminded Thomas, his valet.

The issues regarding the elves were the castle’s business and did not require the officials or the serfs in town.

“Rest assured, my lord. I’ll start to build the fences right now.”

When Liszt returned to the castle, Carter greeted him. “My lord, dinner is ready. You can sit now.”

“Let’s eat.”

Dinner in Flower Town was not worth mentioning, compared to the dinners that Liszt had a few days back, but he liked it more here, because he was the most respected person here.

“First of all, I’d like to propose a toast for the protection of Sir Lydon and the other knights.”

“You’re most welcome, my lord.” The knights raised their cups.

The servants immediately refilled the cups. Liszt raised his cup again. “This toast is to Isaiah and Blair. I wish them a delightful life in Flower Town.”

“Thank you, Lord Baron. We hope we can contribute to the development of Flower Town.”

“The last toast is to my teacher Goltai, who helped me manage everything while I was away.”

“It’s what I should do. Liszt, as long as there’s enough wine, I’m willing to spend the rest of my life in Flower Town.” Goltai laughed.

“As long as you manage Flower Town soberly, you will have enough liquor during dinner,” Liszt said.

“Of course, work and wine are both important.”

“Haha.”