Great Nobleman.

The processes in Chapter 2025 are all different, but the results may seem the same!

The next morning.

Morning Flower Castle, main building corridor.

Brand said with a displeased look:

"That awful Chris ruined my reputation!"
She treats you like fish and me like a fish farmer, even though we are clearly equals.

The sacred bond of love and marriage binds us together forever!
Chris's wicked thoughts must be corrected!

As he spoke, he recalled Chris's astonishing remarks from the previous night, as well as the strange looks the ladies occasionally gave him.

Brand, who was gradually coming to his senses, became angrier the more he thought about it!

Upon hearing this, Celine, walking beside him, said gently:
"Calm down, Chris was just stating the facts last night."

Didn't she specifically state that she excluded emotional factors?

Moreover, although her thought process was overly rational and pragmatic, her conclusion was consistent with yours.

Brand shook his head and rejected the idea:

"The processes are completely different, but the results may seem the same!"

In short, this guy needs to be taught a lesson!

Seeing Brand's resolute attitude, Celine, who had already tried her best, could only feel regret for what Chris would do next.

At this time, Catherine and Lorraine, who had eaten breakfast together, went to training, while Sonia went off to attend to her official duties.

Meanwhile, the "three-person team with the worst recovery ability, including Chris, are still not out of bed.

At this moment, the two are heading to their destination, Brand's bedroom.

Recalling the events of last night, Ivy, who had just woken up, couldn't help but roll over and lean on Chris's shoulder, teasing her with a smile:
"As expected of the wise Chris, she managed to keep the mere Brand in awe for a whole night."

Last night, I almost burst out laughing when I saw his face, which looked like he was questioning the meaning of life!

Also, Heidi Lin, you should thank Chris for her generous rescue!

Otherwise, that petty-minded Brand wouldn't let you and Celine off so easily.

Finally, Ivy turned to Hedy Lin, who had also woken up, beside her.

Hearing this, Hedy Lin replied with a languid expression:

"Ah, thank you so much! This morning air is so enchanting!"

As she said this, Hedy Lin stretched out a big yawn.

Then, Chris yawned and casually said:
"I was just joking with the lord, teasing him a little."

After being busy for several days, I'm taking a day off today.

By the way, if you don't get up soon, the lord will be coming after me!
Don’t blame me for not reminding you then.”

Upon hearing Chris's last words, Ivy and Heidi Lin both froze on the spot.

But before they could take any further action.

The bedroom door was suddenly pushed open, and Brand, with a furrowed brow, stepped in.

Following closely behind him, Celine stood outside the door, smiling and waving at them.

Then, considerately, she opened the barrier separating the bedroom and closed the door.

When Ivy and Heidi saw this scene, they immediately realized that something was wrong.

Chris wrapped her arms around their necks, one on each side, locking them between her legs, and then whispered in their ears:
"Don't even think about running away now! Come with me to face the lord's wrath!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Brand, who had already reached the bedside, said righteously and sternly:

"Chris, your thoughts are too wicked! You need to correct them!"

After saying those words,

Brand took off his shoes, and with a burst of speed, he pounced on the three women on the bed.

Thus, the ladies' panicked screams, pleas for mercy, and defiant cries rose and fell in waves, a truly beautiful sight...

……

On the shore of Crescent Lake in the morning, Serena looked around.

Then, she turned to Celine and asked, "Mrs. Celine, is Mr. Brand not here today?"

Upon hearing this, Sharonna, who was standing next to Celine, also cast a curious glance at her.

Celine waved her hand in response and said:
"Ask Brand. He's busy right now and might not have any free time for a while."

After saying that, Celine smiled again:

"Let's not talk about him anymore. After these past few days, as merchants and tourists have gradually moved south, Morning Flower Port is not so crowded anymore!"
How about we go for a stroll around the port today?
And incidentally, it will also help out the businesses of Madeline and Sharon's shops.

Upon hearing this, Serena and Sharona both nodded in agreement.

Since Brand, the main target, is not around, it would be a good thing to cultivate a relationship with Celine, the secondary target.

In addition, as Celine said, the port is not as crowded now.

They also wanted to witness the lively scene of merchants from all over the mainland gathering together!

……

Because of the arrival of the fleet from the Eternal Night Forest.

Brand also had some free time and spent more than a week playing and having fun with the many ladies.

After that, although this trade fair, which started in the northern coastal region of the Kaya Empire and spread southward, was in full swing.

But as a Duke of great renown across the continent.

Despite his busy schedule, Brand resolutely ended his vacation and turned his energy back to family matters.

In the southern part of the Rios continent, in the northeastern corner of the well-known uninhabited area, the Blackrock Wasteland.

The ladies of the library, the knights of the Holland family, and the mages of the Claude and Chercil families, a total of about five hundred people, worked together to clear a clean and flat area here.

Subsequently, a spacious encampment consisting of four camps and numerous tents was established here, centered around the library.

A unique, massive barrier enveloped the vast area.

Once everything was completed, the entire encampment was hidden away.

Looking around, the vast, desolate wilderness was deathly silent; even the gentle breeze seemed too lazy to linger there.

Meanwhile, inside the hidden barrier.

The library camp is located in the center of the camp.

Watching Brand direct the library members as they arranged a large pile of materials and magical devices in the spacious open space and combined them together.

Yersin munched on a berry, then pursed his lips and said:

"I originally thought you guys came here to fight a war? Turns out you're here to do research?"

Upon hearing this, Brand asked with some surprise:
"Of course we're here to do research. Didn't I explain that to you from the beginning?"

Why do you think we've come here to fight?

Upon hearing this question, Finn, who was standing nearby, jokingly replied:

"Yelson believes that there is no need to hire us three high-level military armed forces to accompany and protect him if he is simply conducting research."

Based on this, I can infer that you must have ulterior motives!
But now, it seems our esteemed Duke Morning Blossom is simply continuing his usual extravagant spending style?

Upon hearing this, Brand gave a light hum and shook his head, saying:

"If I hadn't seen you guys so bored, I wouldn't have invited you to be my guards."

In short, just keep doing your jobs around here, and you'll be well paid!

After saying this, considering the special nature of this region and their special purpose in choosing this place as the site for their first test,

Brand then added:
"By the way, according to our intelligence..."

Although this Blackrock Wasteland is relatively barren, magical beasts occasionally appear.

Furthermore, I've heard that some local forces are hiding some secrets here, so you must not let your guard down.

These words sounded like a casual reminder, yet also like a pointed remark.

Andy, Finn, and Yersin exchanged glances and then gave each other knowing smiles.

—Brand came here specifically to do research; his motives are definitely not pure!
(End of this chapter)