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Chapter 167: Chapter 166 Catching the Adulterers in the Act

Chapter 167 -166 Catching the Adulterers in the Act

Battle Qi sword radiance, exceedingly sharp.

Compared to the cutting of a weapon, the sword radiance of Battle Qi is even more destructive.

Russell, who had mastered the Six Vein Divine Sword, could say he himself was an extremely sharp blade, even without carrying a weapon, he could still display a knight’s combat power to the fullest.

Noon.

Viscount Mejie and his wife, Baron Roman and his wife, as well as the visiting relatives Cooper and Rolin, all returned to the castle.

“Where is Roland?” Lady Meryl frowned as the lunch began, “He didn’t come home all night yesterday, and we still haven’t seen him by noon today.”

Baron Roman soothed with a comment, “Roland has grown up, he has his own social circle, let him be.”

“We came to visit father, not to let him dally here,” Lady Meryl said.

Viscount Mejie laughed, “Meryl, it’s rare for Roland to come, just let him enjoy himself unrestrained, there’s no need to impose restrictions.”

Lady Meryl did not agree and began to inquire from Mel, “You know where Roland is, don’t you?”

Cousin Mel did not tell the truth, “Cousin Roland didn’t tell me where he went.”

“What about you, Russell? Did your older brother tell you where he is going?”

“He didn’t say, only that he would hurry back this morning.” Russell was embarrassed to directly tell his mother about Roland’s involvement with a widowed baroness.

“Really!” Lady Meryl said angrily.

Earl Merlin spoke indifferently, “Roland has already wished me happy birthday, now wherever he wants to go and have fun, just let him. He treats Tributary River Mouth like his own home, if he doesn’t come back tonight, you all leave tomorrow and let Roland stay here for a few more days.”

Mel laughed, “Yes, aunt, it would be great if Cousin Roland could stay, Russell and I would have one more person for company.”

Seeing everyone speaking this way, Lady Meryl found it hard to say anything more.

However, as luck would have it, before the lunch was even finished, the castle’s steward walked in and whispered something into Earl Merlin’s ear.

Lady Meryl, who was sitting close to Earl Merlin, heard the steward mention “Roland”, and after the steward left, she immediately asked, “Father, is it related to Roland, did something happen to him outside?”

Earl Merlin smiled, “He encountered a small issue, it’s nothing serious, let’s have our meal and I will tell you about it afterwards.”

With such an interruption, the atmosphere for enjoyment was lost, and everyone hastily finished their lunch.

Only Russell had a great appetite, devouring a large amount of food imbued with Magic Power, assimilating and absorbing it to replenish the drained Battle Qi in his meridians.

They moved to the drawing room, where servants offered tea.

Earl Merlin gestured for the steward to speak about the earlier report.

The steward cleared his throat and said, “Here’s what happened, last night, Mr. Roland stayed at Pine Forest Manor, which is the residence of the widowed Mrs. Kelly. This morning, he was cornered in his room by Mrs. Kelly’s 12-year-old son along with two uncles…”

Mrs. Kelly’s husband was the former lord of Pine Forest Manor, the Phantom Beast Knight, Lord Ka Bingge.

Lord Ka Bingge died in battle on the Snowfield nine years ago, leaving behind a three-year-old son, Carpenter, and a widow’s ten years of continuity.

Now, Carpenter is twelve, and he has two distant uncles who are both Great Knights and also private tutors to Carpenter.

Roland and Mrs. Kelly’s illicit affair was caught in the act by Carpenter, who had joined forces with the two uncles.

So.

Without any escort knights, Roland was detained at Pine Forest Manor, and at the same time, Carpenter accused Roland at Bluebird Castle of the crime of adultery with his mother and insulting his deceased father, as a son of Baron Ka Bingge.

He even informed several other lords and barons who were acquainted with Baron Ka Bingge, and they came together to Bluebird Castle seeking an explanation.

“Such a worthless thing!” Lady Meryl was so furious her face turned pale, and she couldn’t help but sneak a glance at her sister-in-law, Lady Kuna.

Lady Kuna’s expression was indifferent, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, but she remained silent.

Lady Meryl then turned to Viscount Mejie, “Big brother…”

“Don’t worry,” Viscount Mejie said soothingly, before addressing Earl Merlin, “Father, this is probably not a simple case of catching someone in the act.”

Earl Merlin was rather open-minded and smiled slightly, “One learns from falling into a pit. It’s also time for Roland to understand that a woman’s bed is the most difficult to climb into.”

“Father!” Lady Meryl said in exasperation.

Baron Roman’s face was embarrassed, and as he was comforting his wife, he said, “Father-in-law, Sir, please relay Carpenter’s demands to me, and I will compensate for them. Roland has committed such an ugly act that you can punish him at will.”

“Everyone makes mistakes when they’re young. Whether it’s punishment or education, the two of you can go home and deal with it yourselves,” Earl Merlin waved his hand dismissively, “As for Carpenter’s demands, it can only be so much. Mejie, you take care of the arrangements.”

“Yes, Father.”

Earl Merlin didn’t inquire further, and Viscount Mejie quickly discussed the matter with Baron Roman and his wife.

Finally, Viscount Mejie made a decision, “I’m aware of Mrs. Kelly’s behavior over the years… Extending the five-year inheritance period is a fair deal for Lord Ka Bingge, and it should also shut Carpenter up.”

Lady Meryl gratefully said, “Thank you, big brother, for taking the trouble. We insist on paying for the revenue of the five-year inheritance period.”

“There’s no need to be so formal.”

“This trouble was caused by Roland, and logically and emotionally, we should be the ones to pay,” Baron Roman also insisted that the Fluorescent Fungi Family cover the compensation.

After that, they sent a message to Carpenter and others with the response from Bluebird Castle and dispatched a squad of knights to bring Roland back.

Throughout the whole process, Russell had not seen the victim, Carpenter.

But soon, the butler came to report, “Carpenter has agreed, and the lords and nobles are quite satisfied with Bluebird Castle’s response. After conveying their respects to you, Sir, they left with Carpenter… Mr. Roland is unharmed; he has only been detained.”

“That’s good, that’s good,” Lady Meryl breathed a sigh of relief.

“Alright, now you can rest assured and go back for a nap. Roland will be back soon,” Earl Merlin said as he rose and left the drawing room.

Baron Roman wrapped his arm around Lady Meryl to return to their room for a noon rest, also to compose themselves.

Lola was taken away as well.

Viscount Mejie and his wife followed Earl Merlin, apparently because Lady Kuna had something to discuss with him.

The drawing room was left with only Russell and his cousin Mel, who was slinging his arm around Russell’s shoulder.

“I knew it,” Mel laughed, “Dating Mrs. Kelly was simple for Roland, but getting away from her was the hard part. I thought that Roland would have to ‘bleed’ a little, at least give away a Spirit Insect or something. Never expected that kid Carpenter to be so ruthless!”

They were all adults and could see Roland’s predicament clearly.

It wasn’t just a chance that Carpenter caught Roland in the act, but a trap that had been planned long ago, waiting for Roland to jump in.

Russell curiously said, “What I’m puzzled about is, by doing this, wouldn’t Mrs. Kelly and Carpenter completely cut themselves off from the Tributary River Mouth area? Not only would they offend Bluebird Castle, but Mrs. Kelly’s reputation would also be utterly ruined.”

“Mrs. Kelly didn’t have a good reputation to begin with. Gaining five years to prolong her inheritance period is a big win,” Mel said. “As for offending Bluebird Castle, it probably doesn’t matter to Carpenter and his mother; after all, a grandfather and a father have to consider their subordinates’ feelings.”

“That’s true,” Russell nodded his head. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

The lords accompanied Carpenter to Bluebird Castle to make their complaint, clearly stating that they could die in battle, but their widows and children should not be slighted.

If Bluebird Castle didn’t show the right attitude, it would definitely alienate the lords and nobles.

“So, Russell,” Mel summarized earnestly, “We must guard against the mistake that Roland made. We need to know which beds we can climb into and which we can’t. At the very least, we should investigate clearly before climbing into any bed!”

Russell rolled his eyes, “I don’t climb into other people’s beds!”

Mel wrapped his arm around Russell and gave him a gentle punch in the stomach, “That’s being too self-righteous, brother!”