Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Chapter 236 Rheas Division (1/2)
Chapter 246: Chapter 236 Rhea’s Division
In the Daybreakers, the Extraordinary Exponent who had advanced the furthest along the Path of Nature was Ray.
He was very tall and well-built, having raised a large white dog since childhood.
After awakening to the Path of Nature and becoming adept at agriculture, Ray was promptly thrown by Byrne into the Fischer family’s botanical garden, where he had to hasten the cultivation of Extraordinary materials.
Today, after repeated toil, Ray had finally mastered the 1st Rank Power of Consecution and earned the qualifications to step onto the Path of Nature’s 2nd Rank. So, he took his dog and walked back to Nasir Town.
Upon arriving at the Nasir Town Manor, Ray had just stepped through the outer gate when he was swiftly greeted by Mr. Theo, the tall, trim old butler.
“I already knew you were coming from the letter, Ray. Not bad, stepping onto the 2nd Rank while you’re still young. You might go even further than I have,” he said.
“That would be my honor!” Ray said with a smile, nodding, feeling a hint of excitement deep within him.
“Yes, Ray, come with me. Madam Lilian will not return for a few days, so you will stay in the manor for a while,” the imposing old man said, his demeanor stern and his movements precise. He had served the Fischer family for decades, always commanding great respect.
“Of course, Mr. Theo.”
Despite being a Daybreaker, Ray held Mr. Theo, a Proselyte, in high regard. Conversely, he was not too fond of the somewhat hypocritical Yeager, nor the densely populated cities.
Dressed in a roughly hewn fur coat, Ray hardly looked like someone from a civilized society, resembling more a native of some small local place.
The servants of the Fischer family gazed at him oddly, though being well-mannered, none would say anything offensive outright.
“Woof woof woof!”
Molly, a large white dog taller than a child, sat obediently beside Ray, tongue delicately hanging out, tail wagging without cease.
However, no sooner had it stepped within the manor than it suddenly sensed a terrifying scent. Its eyes sharpened, and the dog began to shiver all over, refusing to go any further.
“Don’t be afraid! Don’t be afraid!”
Ray immediately crouched down to hug and comfort the large dog, while Mr. Theo, incapable of understanding the affection for animals, watched impassively.
“Whimper…”
The big white dog’s face turned cowardly, and lowering its head, it began to act coyly with its master.
“It can’t come inside, as having a bunch of dog hair around the estate would be quite the mess,” Mr. Theo stated.
“Ah! Can it really not come in?”
Hearing that his dog Molly couldn’t enter, Ray was struck as if by a Heavy Strike, staring in dismay, and then he met with the stern gaze of the old butler.
Recalling his last visit to the manor and the experience of attaining the Power of Consecution in the basement, he remembered indeed that Molly had not been allowed to enter; however, he had emerged quite quickly.
So Ray clenched his teeth and said earnestly,
“Mr. Theo, I can’t leave Molly alone outside for too long. How about this: until Lady Lilian returns, I’ll stay outside with her.”
“You mean, you want to live outdoors here?”
“Yes!”
Mr. Theo was a bit speechless, but still nodded gently, saying calmly, “Suit yourselves.”
Molly breathed a sigh of relief. Mr. Theo glanced at her. This white Samoyed seemed quite smart.
The old butler, Mr. Theo, calmly returned to the manor, then gave orders to several servants.
“Move a bed and some essentials outside. Mr. Ray wishes to stay outside for a few days, but I don’t want his outdoor living to be too miserable.”
The servants nodded hastily, holding Mr. Theo in high regard, although one inquired, “Mr. Ray, why not simply find a place to stay in town instead of living outside the estate?”
“He might be a bit silly and didn’t think of that,” the old butler said nonchalantly.
Though Mr. Theo was past seventy, he remained hale and hearty.
He felt he had neither the chance nor the time to advance on the Path of Authority’s 4th Rank and had ceased to long for more power, feeling quite content with his current life deep down.
Now, Mr. Theo’s daughters also had children; one even married into nobility. These grandchildren, born as Blood Receivers, could be considered a small Proselyte family led by Mr. Theo.
Many small families now revolved around the Fischer family, with the most prominent being the Dagger Brotherhood’s Shelby family.
The current Shelby family and their Dagger Brotherhood had expanded into every town within the four-town territory.
When Mr. Theo next met Ray, he said expressionlessly,
“Lady Lilian will be back soon. She recently went to Fein City to exchange information with the Lion clan and learn the specific details about the front lines.”
“Alright, I understand,” Ray responded promptly.
Then Mr. Theo went to find Vanessa. With the older generation of Byrne and Chris missing, in Lady Lilian’s absence, he could discuss any family matters only with Vanessa.
As for Christine and Karno, although they were growing up, at the moment, both were still adolescents and of little use in managing family affairs.
When Mr. Theo found Vanessa, she was pacing in the study, pondering over some family orders.
Seeing the old butler, Vanessa exhaled and asked,
“Hasn’t Lilian returned yet?”
Mr. Theo shook his head gently, calmly saying, “No, she must finalize the war details in Fein City before returning to Nasir Town. But, judging by the time, Lady Lilian should be on her way now.”
Vanessa sighed, realizing more than ever the importance of the railway.