Chapter 528 Earthquake
After the observatory's issue was approved, Russell began to ask the great scholars about the research progress of the "Devil-Seeking Tower".
The Demon-Seeking Tower, as its name suggests, is a tower for searching for snow demons.
This is another piece of magic equipment developed on the basis of the lightning gun and detection arrow, specifically used to locate traces of snow giants and frost trolls.
The principle is to find special sources of interference through the power of the earth and the magical vibrations of the ice cap.
"Alas, Sir Russell, the Demon-Seeking Tower hasn't sorted out many clues yet. We have tried various solutions, but we still can't meet the needs." Erudite Placido scratched his thinning hair and sighed.
"I'm not going to badmouth this project. Depending on our research level alone, I'm afraid it will be difficult to produce results within ten years." said a great scholar.
Another great scholar added: "The only good news is that the great scholar tower of the Blazing Torrent Kingdom is also studying the magic-seeking tower, and they also have the extremely ice sacred artifact provided by King Ares, which may has hope."
"Research slowly. If someone gets inspiration one day, maybe the Demon-Seeking Tower will be researched." Russell encouraged.
In the field of magic equipment, he has no research.
Therefore, it was inconvenient to intervene. After finishing the round table meeting, we left the Great Erudite Tower. Riding the black oil dragon Rosai, he soared into the sky from the Red Castle and quickly disappeared into the horizon.
At the same time, in the Shadow Flame Volcano.
The Shadow Flame Dragon, sleeping in the magma, suddenly opened its eyes and looked at the sky in the crater. It could feel Russell's arrival and departure. But Russell didn't come, and he wasn't invited.
Gurgling.
The magical dragon language echoed lonely in Shadow Flame Mountain: "This boy, I haven't come to Shadow Flame Mountain to see Shadow Flame for many days..."
Lava surges.
The magical dragon language was quickly annihilated, and the shadow flame dragon closed its eyes again, soaked its whole body in the magma, and enjoyed the nourishment of the power of the earth.
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On January 15, 5585 in the Dragon Calendar, the blizzard of the Ice Age could not stop the celebration party of Nico, the Great Tobacco Elf.
The house was full of guests.
Although some nobles did not come in person, they sent knights to congratulate them.
"Baron Gervidus, why did you come here in person!" Old Lady Ingrid said enthusiastically, holding Baron Oxhorn's hand.
"Old Madam, how could I not personally come to congratulate Lord Russell on this glorious moment." Baron Gervidas was equally enthusiastic. "My son Grontan follows Lord Russell, and my daughter is Roland's wife. Our two families are one family!”
"Yes, family, family, please come in quickly."
"Please, madam."
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"Dyson has met Mr. Roman." Golden Baron Dyson Jindingmu also came in person and was full of sincerity.
Baron Roman responded happily: "Just send the knights for a trip, why bother coming in person in the snow and ice."
"My Golden Fields and Thunder Flame Territory are neighbors, and the ice and snow trade road has been built halfway. I just happened to take this ice and snow trade road to come here. The distance is much closer than taking the detour to the volcano oasis." Dyson said with some respect.
Among all the barons, he inherited the title by a collateral branch and always acted with some fear.
"I hope the trade road will be opened soon." Baron Roman said, "Please come in, and be sure to have two more drinks at the luncheon."
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"Haha, Russell!" Major Yujiuhua rode a white antelope phantom beast and led a group of knights to Cigar Castle.
"Uncle!" Russell stepped forward to greet him personally.
"Brother!" Mrs. Meryl also hurried over, "It's a long journey and we've had a hard journey. Come in and have a cup of milk tea to warm yourself up."
"This bit of wind and frost is nothing to a knight." Uncle Major took off his cloak, handed it to the servant, and entered the cigar castle. "The castle is too small, Russell. This castle is no longer worthy of you." Identity!"
Russell smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, it's just a temporary residence."
Major was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "Yes, it's just a temporary residence, but even if it's just a private hospital, it must be worthy of your status."
"Brother, let's talk about something else." Mrs. Meryl said.
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this anymore." Uncle Major entered the living room and immediately began to socialize enthusiastically with the guests.
Not long after, a voice from a flying dragon suddenly sounded outside: "Roar!"
Not the black oil dragon Rose, nor the clay dragon Rose, but a bipedal flying dragon from the Red Keep.
The Lord with a good memory immediately heard it: "It's the cry of the Footprint Dragon. Lord Welch, Minister of Volcanoes, is here!"
Outside Cigar Castle, it was indeed Lord Welch, riding down from the sky on a footprint dragon.
Since the Senate meeting that day, Lord Welch changed his tune decisively and has now become a pioneer in supporting Russell's ascension.
So Russell immediately led the nobles of the castle to greet him at the door: "Mr. Welch, you have had a hard journey."
"Your Excellency Russell is so polite!" Lord Welch beat his chest and saluted. "The birth of a new great elf in the Grand Duchy is not only an honor for you, Lord Russell, but also an honor for the entire Grand Duchy. Welch has come to congratulate you!"
"Please come in quickly." Russell pulled Lord Welch through the door.
Near noon, when the banquet was about to begin, the guests had already arrived one after another, and they were all waiting to chat with each other in the hall.
Each knight held a cigar that they couldn't smoke on weekdays, puffing smoke, feeling very comfortable. Russell was not keen on socializing, so he just greeted the guests and didn't chat in the hall. Roman and Roland, father and son, entertained them.
Because it was the ice age, it was difficult for carriages to pass on the trade road, so few women came. They gathered in the side hall, and were entertained by Old Lady Ingrid and Lady Meryl.
"Master, the kitchen has prepared the dishes and the feast can be served at any time." Butler Morris reported to Russell.
Russell looked at the wall clock and the time was close to twelve o'clock.
He nodded and said, "Then notify the guests to enter the banquet hall for the feast."
As soon as the voice fell.
Suddenly, he felt a shaking under his feet, as if the whole cigar castle was shaking. Russell stood still, but Butler Morris slipped and was about to fall.
Russell pulled him directly.
Then he walked quickly to the window and looked outside. The snow on the towers and the city walls fell down with the shaking.
"Earthquake?" Russell was surprised.
"Is it the warm earth resonance?" Butler Morris held the table and asked nervously, "Master, is it the warm earth resonance of Qingqiu that caused the earthquake in Cigar Castle?"
"No, it's just an earthquake." Russell said calmly, "The magic breath under the earth is disordered. This is not a sign of warm earth resonance... Well, the earthquake is over, and the breath of the earth's power has returned to normal."
With the keen perception of the flying dragon knight and the dragon domain lord, Russell has judged that the earthquake in a short moment is over.
It lasted for more than a minute.
He signaled Butler Morris to comfort the servants.
He hurried to the hall, which was already noisy, and many guests even ran outside the Cigar Castle.
"Father, brother!" Russell saw Baron Roman and his elder brother Roland.
"Is it a warm earth resonance or an earthquake?" Baron Roman asked immediately, "It seems that the warm earth resonance did not cause an earthquake before."
"It's an ordinary earthquake, it's okay." Russell explained casually, "Father, brother, you comfort the guests, I'll go see grandma and mother."
Roland immediately said, "I've seen it, grandma and mother are fine."
At this time, Uncle Major had brought the guests back to the Cigar Castle and laughed loudly, saying, "Russell said it was just an ordinary earthquake. The materials of the Cigar Castle are solid. Don't panic, eat and drink!"
"Haha, even Mother Earth is coming to congratulate Mr. Russell!" A lord complimented with a smile.
Others immediately echoed, "Elves and dragons are both sons of the earth. It's natural for Mother Earth to come to congratulate."
The shock of an earthquake was calmed down.
Russell said in a clear voice: "Everyone, the earthquake is just a minor incident. The banquet has started. Please go and have your meal."
"Mr. Russell, please."
"Old lady, please go first."
"Everyone, please go. The country is simple and the hospitality is not good enough. Please don't be polite." Old lady Ingrid walked into the banquet hall with a smile under the support of Russell.
After the guests were seated, Russell signaled Charles, who was entertaining the guests, to come over: "Don't rush to eat. Send someone to investigate the earthquake situation in Leiyan Territory to see if there are any casualties and financial losses."
"Yes, sir." Charles turned and left the banquet hall.