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Chapter 47 - 47 47 Reunion of Siblings

?Chapter 47: Chapter 47 Reunion of Siblings Chapter 47: Chapter 47 Reunion of Siblings Russell Fluorescent Fungus had three siblings.

Roland, his elder brother by six years, had been serving in the Dragon Blood Knights since his coming of age. Accompanying the yet-to-reign Archduke, training and ghost hunting together, he laid the groundwork for a strong personal friendship between future monarch and subject.

His sister, Rolin, three years his senior, had married the eldest son of the Baron of Blackgarden, Cooper Thistlegrass, just last year.

Then there was his younger sister, Lola, five years his junior.

“Hmm, my big brother is a… qualified heir to nobility,” Russell thought to himself, giving such an assessment to his own dear brother.

As for his sister Rolin, he didn’t want to make any comment: “Being married off is the best outcome.”

Compared to the quiet Lola, Rolin was the most unstable factor within Fluorescent Castle, whipping the servants, talking back to her parents, bullying her brother and sister, and never yielding to her elder brother, who managed to harness Battle Qi just a few days later than her, making her quite the scourge of the castle.

Fortunately, this scourge had already married off to Blackgarden Mountain, becoming their problem now.

Russell’s thoughts didn’t wander for too long. With the ringing of a few bells, Fluorescent Castle quickly stirred into action. Carter, the old butler, called out excitedly for all the servants to line up outside the main gate in welcome, and after composing himself, entered the great hall.

“Sir, my lords, Mr. Roland, Lord Cooper, and Miss Rolin have arrived.”

“They have finally arrived.” The Baron rose, appearing rather nonchalant, though the rocking of his chair was slightly more pronounced.

Everyone followed Baron Roman out of the castle gate swiftly.

The male and female servants had already formed a line to the right of the main gate, led by the old butler Carter; Russell and a few lords, along with Lola, waited on the left side of the gate; only Baron Roman and Lady Meryl, the Baroness who arrived after him, stood right in front of the gate.

In formal noble society, the greeting ritual was of great importance.

Not only did the nobles need to welcome each other, but they also had to demonstrate their servants’ demeanor to reflect the aristocratic teachings of etiquette.

Several tall and majestic horses, escorting a carriage, slowly approached the front of the gate.

A young knight, bearing a certain resemblance to Baron Roman, led the way, with another young knight, his smile warm and genial, riding beside him.

Both dismounted, and then the knight resembling the Baron walked straight to the Baron and Baroness, bowed and said, “Father, Mother, I appreciate your patience. After half a year, it’s wonderful to be back at Fluorescent Castle.”

This man of unremarkable appearance was Russell’s elder brother, Roland, now a Great Knight, though he had yet to bond with a Fantasy Beast.

“Good, it’s good you are back,” Baron Roman nodded slightly.

Lady Meryl gently embraced Roland, “My son, you’ve had a hard time these years, but at last your troubles have turned into joy.”

They didn’t embrace for too long.

For the other knight, with his warm smile, had walked to the carriage side and waited for a young noblewoman, dressed dazzlingly, to alight. Then he took her arm and together they approached the Baron and Baroness.

“Father, Mother!” The young noblewoman was Rolin.

“Cooper, Rolin, was your journey smooth?” asked Baron Roman with a smile, “Your grandmother sent someone yesterday to inquire about your trip.”

“Everything went smoothly, especially after meeting up with big brother, it all got even smoother,” Lord Cooper responded with a smile.

Father and son-in-law exchanged pleasantries and joked for a few moments.

Lady Meryl had already pulled Rolin aside for a heartwarming chat.

Roland meanwhile greeted the lords, knowing each one well and maintaining a demeanor that perfectly exhibited his noble breeding.

All the way up, he finally approached Russell.

Russell recalled the memories of interactions with his elder brother from a previous life, and then broke into a wide smile.

Roland took a step back, examining Russell closely, then opened his arms wide and gave Russell a firm embrace, “My dear brother, you’ve finally taken this step. Mother wrote to me, you know how excited I am for you!”

“Yes,” Russell replied, patting Roland’s back vigorously, “Although I couldn’t catch up with you and sister, I finally didn’t let Father down.”

“What are you talking about? As long as you are healthy, father and mother will be very happy,” Roland released his hand, saying enthusiastically, “Now that you’ve successfully blossomed into a Battle Qi, we brothers can fight side by side in the future, hunting ghosts on the Snowfield together!”

“I am also looking forward to…”
Russell’s words were cut off.

Roland had already turned and walked toward Lola, then laughed and embraced her: “Ah, my dear little sister, brother thinks of you every day!”

Seeing this, Russell swallowed the rest of his words, retaining only a smile.

On the other side, Baron Roman watched Roland with a scene of brotherly respect and deep sibling affection unfolding before him, revealing a contented smile, but he quickly regained his composure to maintain the dignity befitting a baron.

Miss Rolin and Lady Meryl shared their feelings of parting for a long while before following Lord Cooper, exchanging greetings with the other lords.

When it came to Russell, he and Cooper greeted each other politely.

Rolin’s eyes lit up, and her ordinary features began to shine: “You are now an Armed Knight, Russell, have a match with your sister later, let me properly guide you in cultivating your Battle Qi, so you can avoid taking any detours!”

Russell responded with a smile, “Sister, are you looking for an excuse to give me a thrashing?”

“What, must I spell it out for you so plainly?” Rolin raised an eyebrow, “And there are plenty of reasons to thrash you, have you ever written to your sister after being granted your share?”

Russell stammered: “Uhm…”
“You’re just like big brother, both heartless.”

“Uhm…”
Fortunately, Rolin was only complaining, and then she embraced Russell: “You must visit Blackgarden Mountain when you have time, your sister misses you a lot.”

“I definitely will, I miss sister too.”

“No, you don’t, not sincerely,” Rolin rolled her eyes.

Russell was a bit overwhelmed by Rolin’s back-and-forth and could only join in with an awkward laugh; at this moment, Cooper suddenly conveyed an indescribable look with his eyes.

Understanding the hint, Russell responded with a smile.

After the initial greetings were over, the group moved into the castle’s living room where the old steward Carter bustled about, constantly directing the servants to serve tea, pour water, offer various sweets, and also to arrange for the batch of servants that Lord Cooper had brought along.

Busy as he was, Carter’s face was always touched with an elusive smile.

“Your body is as robust as before, Mr. Carter, that’s wonderful to see,” said Rolin, looking at Carter with a smile.

Carter responded: “I have always taken good care of my body, hoping to serve you a few more times.”

“I hope to see you greeting us at the door every time I return.”

“I will do my best, miss.”

“Not ‘do my best,’ but ‘ensure.’
“I assure you, miss.”

There were many people in the living room, and the servants shuttled back and forth without stop, yet it did not seem noisy, after all, this living room was larger than a standard basketball court.

The nobles chatted among themselves; people talking on one side may not even be heard by those on the other side.

Roland mingled among the lords, and despite having just arrived home, he quickly assumed the role of the host.

Lady Meryl was whispering with Rolin and Lola on the side.

Baron Roman maintained his baron’s dignity, allowing Roland to warm up the crowd, only occasionally participating with a comment or two.

As for Russell, he sat together with his brother-in-law, Lord Cooper; the two men didn’t have much to say but instead shared a harmonious bond reminiscent of huddling together for warmth.