Chapter 176 – Gort's Specialty

Independence Castle was outside Coral City.

"My Lady, you look so much younger than the last time I saw you,” Gort exaggerated his praises.

Madam Penelope said happily, “No, I'm old.  I've even heard Greg call me in to the other world and go back to Tahiti with him.”

Greg Tiles was the Count's father, Liszt's grandfather, and the Viscount  of Tahiti.

In his hand, the family had the first tulip elf, and they began collecting different kinds of tulips so that more tulips were produced. The Great Sprite, Little Fragrance, was later cultivated and it created the family of tulips on Coral Island.

But eventually Greg Tiles died on the battlefield.

The tulip sprite bonded to him also died.

Fortunately, he only bonded with that single sprite as a memorial. The rest were handed over to Leewilliam to keep the tulip species together.

As of now, Leewilliam has transferred the sprites to Levis, who is prepared to sacrifice his life on the battlefield.

And as the future count, Levis went to war often, but this was more like gilding. The heirs of the aristocracy needed to prove to the world that they were qualified to inherit the t.i.tle. Otherwise, the followers who yearn for the glory of the n.o.bles were likely to lose their hearts following a lord who cannot see the light .

As a Tulip family member, a contractor of all elves, Levis' safety must be a priority.

This is because once Levis dies, the sprites and sprite worms will die as well, and even if that doesn't happen, the sprite and sprite worms would still be devastated — also, the sprites won't be able to rescind their contracts repeatedly and hand them over to others, or the sprites will be as devastated.

A sprite worm can only be released from a contract once in his life.

That is, it can only be bonded with two people.

A lesser sprite can only be released from its bond three times in its lifetime.

That is, it can only be bonded with four people.

A Great Sprite can only be released from a bond seven times in its lifetime.

That is, it can only be bonded with eight people.

A dragon sprite…. this information is not known by the general public for it solely shared among the great n.o.bility.

The sprite worm has a ten-year life span, which is very suitable for dividing and sealing to its followers. The lesser sprites and the great sprites, because of the increased number of bonds, are highly suitable for family heritage. However, the bond must also be saved. Generally, after the heirs reach adulthood, their fathers must give their approval before the sprite bonds are transferred.

Madam Penelope mentioned Greg to Gort even though Gort hasn't met the man before.

Even so, Gort continued to follow, “I think the boss, even though he misses you in another world, must want you here to continue to look after the blood of the Tulip family and make sure it thrives.” 

The old lady was very happy to hear it, “Yes, I must reject him, I have to watch the count's four children thrive, for they are a bunch of worrisome young people.”

“In fact, it's only because you care so much that you feel like they are worrying. But as the bloodline of the Tulips, each of them is a leader among peers! I followed Baron Liszt for I believe that the glory of knights is with him!”

Madam Penelope replied, “Liszt, he's a lucky young man, he has grown up.”

“Lucky is not enough to describe Sir Baron. He inherited the excellent qualities of the Count and is destined to be an outstanding and great lord. I came to see you today as I was asked by Lord Baron to invite you to Flower Town for the sprite birth celebration to be held the day after tomorrow. “

“Sprite birth celebration?”

“Yes, a sprite. It was the thorn sprite worm that evolved into a thorn sprite. It not only brings joy, but also endless wealth. Aside from that, we also have some thorn potions and ironwood thorns. If you would see it with your own eyes,  you'll love this little sprite and its beauty will burn your eyes! “

Rao, who has been with Madam Penelope through all the ups and downs of life, was also shocked by the news, "Is it true, Gort? That Liszt has acquired and cultivated his own sprite? And he also has potions and ironwood?"

“That's amazing, that's a Tulip kid right there!” Mrs. Penelope laughed, “I'm starting to like Melissa a little bit now for her children have never let me down.”

“Madam Melissa brought the glory of the Longtaro family to Coral Island, and the Baron Liszt brought together the glory of the two n.o.ble families. “

Gort is good at the art of flattery, and it's enough for an old lady to praise her grandchildren.

It took half an hour before Gort left.

His next stop was Tulip Castle-here, where his art of flattering will not get a chance to show. After giving Liszt's invitation to Madam Marie, she simply asked why, and the temporary owner of Tulip Castle sent him away with a smile.

It was impossible to tell what in the world she was thinking when she heard the news.

“No wonder she's the Countess. That kind of character makes it difficult for me to guess what goes on her mind …Sir Liszt gave me an impossible task.” Gort shook his head and left Tulip Castle.

Liszt told him to observe Madam Marie's expression when she gets ahold of the news.

Gort understood what Liszt wanted. However, the result was disappointing. Madam Marie did not show any expression of surprise, shock, jealousy or anger.

Good thing the task was something that Liszt asked in bad taste.

It wasn't really required to report results.

A moment later.

He showed up at the home of Frank, Levis' tutor. Both are tutors and are no strangers to each other. But in the past, Gort's status was much lower than Frank's, Gort was only a tutor for the country baron, while Frank was a tutor for the future count.

Things were different now.

After explaining his arrival, it seemed that Gort and Frank was finally feeling themselves after some pleasantries.

“Adviser Gort, please pa.s.s on my greetings to Baron Liszt. On November 5th, I will take my wife and s.h.i.+rley to the sprite birth celebration of Flower Town. “

“Of course, on behalf of the Baron, I thank you for coming. “

“It's already noon. I have a simple meal here, and we haven't had a drink together for many years. I have a bottle of gin that I've kept for so long.”

Gort wasn't offered a meal at Tulip Castle and he had originally planned to linger there anyway so he did not decline, "Wow, gin! I was anxious to invite other n.o.bles to partic.i.p.ate in the celebration and rush back to my town. But my legs may not be capable of walking at the moment, thanks for the hospitality, Mr. Frank! “

Lunch time.

Frank and Gort sat with each other.

On the dining table, s.h.i.+rley, a charming young girl, would ask questions about Liszt from time to time: “Uncle Gort, does Liszt have a name for the thorn already?”

“It doesn't seem like had, maybe at the ceremony he will announce the name of the Thorn Sprite.”

“The wind beast he raised, can he fly it?”

“I'm sorry, the falcon has returned to the blue sky, and the Baron was not willing to restrain its proud soul.”

Frank's wife was surprised, “A magical beast and he let it go? That was too wasteful, it would have been worth a lot of gold coins!” “

Gort has never committed any misdemeanor but admitted to himself that throwing away those gold coins was a waste. Instead he said with a calm face, "Flower Town is no longer the same as it used to be. A few gold coins doesn't matter too much to us.”