Chapter 242 Brad’s New Life

Waking up, the martial qi within his body had already dispelled the symptoms of his hangover, and Liszt was once again full of vigor.

He bid farewell to the marquis: "There are only two days left until the New Year's Festival. I need to return to Flower Town to handle some matters in my fief."

"Coincidentally, I was planning to send someone to inform you of something."

"Please speak, my lord."

"A ship from Red Crab Island arrived last night. The deputy steward of Longtaro Castle came on board, bringing a letter from your uncle Mexiro. The letter mentioned that your grandfather’s health has not improved, and this year might be his last time celebrating the New Year's Festival. Therefore, your uncle hopes that the three of you can go to Red Crab Island to celebrate the festival."

Marquis Merlin is at the end of his life... Liszt felt a strange sense of sorrow. He had a good impression of Marquis Merlin, who had gifted him the gemstone weapon, the Red Blood Sword, and there were also the emotional ties from his previous life.

"When do we depart?"

"You will return to Flower Town today, come back tomorrow, and set off with the ship the day after tomorrow. A two-day voyage will get you there just in time for the New Year's Festival." The marquis set the schedule.

"Yes."

...

"Finally going back!" Parris stretched lazily, her spirits lifted. "I've already started missing the egg rolls in Flower Town. Oh, Coral City doesn't even have egg rolls!"

"Not every place is called Flower Town," Liszt said, pulling up his cloak and mounting his Black Dragon horse.

The black warhorse, black wyrm leather armor, and bright red cloak, with the hood not covering his head, revealed his light golden hair, which fluttered in the cold wind.

It was enough to make a group of young and old girls swoon.

"How can a man be so handsome!" The maidservants cleaning outside the castle blushed when they saw Liszt at this moment.

They were probably imagining some kind of Mary Sue or Tom Sue story.

Parris happened to hear the maidservants' whispers and rolled her eyes. However, when she saw Liszt on horseback, waving to Lady Penelope, Lvera, and Lady Marie, she too was momentarily dazzled, feeling a strong Tom Sue aura envelop her entire body.

"How can a man be so handsome!"

Riding at a gallop, they returned to Flower Town, where it was still snowing lightly, but the snow on the ground wasn't very thick. The main road was swept clean, and it was clear that the officials and serfs of Flower Town hadn't been slacking off during Liszt's absence.

After returning to the castle, the officials immediately came to report.

"Advisor Gort, these are Brad's family. They have moved to Flower Town, and you are responsible for arranging a house for them. Also, Philip, bring Brad here; I have something to tell him." After finishing, Liszt asked, "Have all the iron ingots I had the caravan transport back been delivered?"

"The iron ingots have been stored in the castle's warehouse. Without your instructions, they haven't been handed over to the blacksmiths yet."

"Keep three thousand pounds of iron ingots in storage, and give ten thousand pounds to the blacksmiths to forge construction tools and logging tools. Cutting down the fast-growing iron thorns will be a big problem in the future."

"As you wish."

Soon, Brad, the crystal craftsman who was carving volcanic glass, arrived at the castle. From his family, he learned that the marquis had ordered them to move to Flower Town and become Liszt's subjects, living in Flower Town for the rest of their lives.

Brad was devastated. From a well-off city resident, he suddenly became a country bumpkin in a small town.

But he dared not complain, as this was the marquis's order. On Coral Island, no one dared to defy the marquis's will, not even the noble lords.

Seeing Brad's reluctance, Liszt felt quite pleased and offered a rare word of comfort: "Brad, don't worry about your future life. The beauty of Flower Town will exceed your imagination."

"I... My lord, I'm not worried about the life. Flower Town is beautiful, and the food is delicious; I know all that. But... I'm worried about my work. Here, I won't be able to receive any more crystal carving jobs. Oh, God, I feel like I'll starve to death." He grew sadder the more he thought about it, almost crying.

"I told you, don't worry about your life or your work. You only need to work for the castle and for me. I can ensure your income will not be less than what you earned in Coral City."

Brad was a master-level craftsman, and Liszt valued him highly. Not only could he carve crystals, but he could also carve volcanic glass, meaning that future glass carving could be entirely entrusted to Brad. Glass was a product Liszt intended to develop sooner or later.

After a few words of comfort, he grew impatient. No matter how skilled a craftsman, he was still a commoner in Liszt's eyes.

He spoke politely and kindly, but if he chose not to, he would use the whip: "Isaiah, remember to build a crystal workshop in the Workshop Area and have Brad manage it."

"As you wish."

The affairs of the town were neither few nor many.

At least the New Year's Festival celebration in Flower Town couldn't be neglected. It was a holiday celebrated by every country, and the town needed a festival to relax its residents and increase cohesion.

As an advisor, Gort could oversee this year's New Year's Festival celebration; Marcus could be sent to Black Horse Island to oversee the festival there.

The construction projects in the fief were taken care of by Isaiah, Blair, and others, and he was confident in their abilities.

Moreover, he decided to have Zanbuluota start early, serving as the town's legal officer and assisting Isaiah in managing the construction projects.

The two earth knights, Rase and Rondo, were allowed to go home for the festival since they had not formally pledged their allegiance yet.

Thus,

The reports concluded.

The officials were dismissed.

Liszt began handling private matters in the castle. He instructed the steward, Carter: "I need to return to Tulip Castle tomorrow. This year, I will be spending the New Year's Festival at Longtaro Castle on Red Crab Island. I won't be back for at least ten to fifteen days, so we need to make some preparations. Mr. Carter, take good care of the castle."

"Of course, your will is my guide," Carter replied elegantly.

"Then help me choose some gifts. What should I bring for my grandfather, uncle, and cousin? With Levis and Lvera leading the way, I don't need to spend too much. Some local specialties like flower soap would be nice, and oyster sauce!"

Oyster sauce was a specialty of Oyster Village, and half of the seafood business of the Flower Caravan was selling oyster sauce.

Nobles in Coral Island couldn't cook without oyster sauce.

It was a perfect gift, especially since men would love the effect of oyster sauce.

With the oyster sauce and flower soap as the foundation, Carter helped select a few more souvenirs, completing the gift list. They then discussed issues such as how to care for the fairy bugs.

Karter suddenly remembered: "Sir, there's something I'm not sure how you want to arrange."

"What is it?"

"When Old Defoe came to check on Tupo, he said that Tupo might give birth within the next half month. I'm not sure how you want to handle this."

"Did he give a specific time?"

"He could only give an estimate. Should I have someone call Old Defoe over?"

"Hmm." Liszt nodded. The young Bao Tu dogs in Tupo's belly were very important to him, crucial for forming his future Bao Tu dog army. He couldn't afford to take any risks.