"What do you want to do, young master?" Luther asked as he gazed at the young master, who was casually sipping his coffee.
It was already morning and morning means; coffee time. Though he would've preferred it alone but since Luther specifically asked if he could join, he didn't refuse as he also wanted to make necessary plans for visiting the temple.
"Well, I wanted to visit the temple but I understand they all are scared due to the recent events. So, it is okay. I can visit the temple at a later date. For now, we can go home." His mouth formed a thin upward curve, seemingly an innocent one.
"The servants are awaiting your orders, young master. Last night's bravery did a number on them. They're okay with whatever path you choose. If you want to visit the temple right now, they're ready, you don't have to worry about their condition as they all are healed and well rested." Luther said with a hint of respect in his tone.
Not only the servants but the respect was deeply etched on himself too. The image of him opening the prison gate with a bloodied body was hard to forget. Such was the impact it had on him.
"…"
The young master though just sipped his coffee, seemingly in conflict to choose the right course.
'Of course, fucker! Whether you being ready or not doesn't concern me as I've already planned on dragging you all with me.'
Damien, in fact, was not contemplating. He was just waiting for the perfect timing to say the magical word "Okay."
"We're far away from the estate and the temple is just a few towns ahead. It would be a waste of time to just go back without even just visiting the temple." Luther said as he saw the hesitation on the young master's face.
After some more moments, Damien took a deep breath.
"Very well, tell them to get ready. We'll move out in an hour."
Luther's face lit up as he stood from his seat. "As you wish, young master."
He bowed deeply and happily walked out of the room like a happy little puppy.
If anyone were to see Damien right now, they would have surely thought of him as a maniac as his lips were curved upwards which seemingly was touching his ears.
'He he. Time to get healed. Watch out, ladies! Your lover is coming with full force.' He clenched his fist tightly as the first step to achieving his dream was going to be completed.
After one hour, everyone was ready to travel.
The servants were looking healthy and happy, the knights were strong and brave and the young master was looking regal and handsome, like his old self.
Three wagons were waiting for them. Three brand new wagons for the young master and company, not so luxurious as the old ones but luxurious enough to say it is befitting a noble household.
"Young master, here are the balance coins from all the expenses." Luther handed him a pouch.
Damien took a peek at it and saw all the three different types of coins from this world- gold, silver, and copper.
A hundred copper is equivalent to one silver. Ten silver is equivalent to one gold.
That was the currency system of this world.
Having a single gold coin was enough to last you for a few months, if you are from a common family but forget having them, they don't even see a single gold coin in their entire life as such was the life for the poor and bottoms.
"Distribute the copper to the servants and knights. Take the silver with you for the expanses of food and other things on the way."
"Young master, are you sure…?" Luther was getting astonished by the young master in every instance. He didn't know the young master was this benevolent.
"Of course, they were in danger because of me. The least I can do is compensate them for their losses."
Saving servants like them and now this…! Luther felt foolish as to believe all the stories Daenys told about the young master.
'How come you thrash on him, Daenys? He is such a benevolent man.'
He was going to have a serious talk with her.
"You've already done more than enough, young master. But since you insist, I'll do as you command."
Luther filtered the gold coins and gave them to the young master and took the remaining money and distributed it among the other members.
'He he. This is a great tactic. By the end of this travel, they all will be my lap dogs. Nice.'
Shortly after distributing the money, they resumed their original journey.
Everything was merry and green, as such was the nature of the Spring Kingdom. Everything was always green and ripe.
You could just take a stroll around the city and you won't ever feel hungry as all the trees and plants are always ripe with fruits and flowers.
With this, of course, there was a chance of eating poisonous foods. One must always be careful when plucking fruits and vegetables from the wild.
These flowers, fruits, and vegetables were the primary source of income in the kingdom as they were the largest food exporters in the whole world.
That doesn't mean they are the only ones who supply food. The other kingdoms also produce foods but they are not wild and exotic like this kingdom.
And by no means, they were the richest kingdom, as their only redeeming quality in the trading sector was this while the other kingdoms have metals, ores, crystals, and other important goods.
The journey was safe and sound. Nothing unexpected happened. No crazy bridges were broken. No crazy guy with a severe sister complex shows up, no arrogant sister was disappointed, and everything was perfect. Just perfect.
Damien even enjoyed his ride. Though anxious in the initial hours, he was more relaxed now.
They ate food on the time, grazed the horses, and replenished their energy.
Had a merry time with the servants where everyone was looking at young master Damien with respect and in a new light.
By the end of the night, they came to the final town before the temple. By the order of the young master, Luther found another inn to stay, as the young master wants to have a good night's sleep before visiting the temple tomorrow.
If everything goes as planned without any obstacles, they can return to the estate in four days, that is using the correct roads.
The night went by, and everyone was energetic in the morning.
Damien was sipping his coffee while riding on the wagon.
'It's very peaceful and it's stressing me out. I can't even enjoy this peacefulness because of a bunch of crazy chicks. If I just neglect them, I probably could've had a peaceful life but what can I do, the story must progress as the book and my presence among the ladies is very much inevitable. Tsk~ Tsk~'
He shook his head as he thought about staying away from the ladies. It was one thing if the plot progresses without his interference, but the plot very much revolves around him and his way with the ladies.
He didn't want to deviate from the story as it can cause disturbance to this world and it was not because of his thirst for ladies, okay!
After traveling for three more hours they finally arrived at the temple.
Since the temple borders every kingdom, the amount of people was
…let's just say 'high.'
'It will be hard to find the plant. It's said to be inside the temple, in an isolated area.'
The morning sun rays kissed his face as he hopped down from the wagon.
Their wagons were parked on a tavern side and had a 10-minute walk to the temple.
The servants were happy to be advised to enjoy their time at the tavern, as the young master didn't want any one of them to get lost in the crowd.
It was young master Damien and the second-in-commander, Luther, who was visiting the temple.
Damien prayed not to see any unexceptionally beautiful ladies, as it meant problems. And his prayers were heard.
Though there were rich and noble ladies, beautiful ladies, he ignored every one of them. Though his little dragon wanted to roar, through his newfound will, he made it to the inside of the temple without any problem.
Locating the plant was easy compared to what he thought.
That plant was the only one growing on the edge of the temple, which was isolated.
There was also a beach near this temple, and the sound of waves crashing on the rocks was even audible around these many people.
Before returning, they all visited the beach as a last goodbye to the arduous journey they all had.
Everyone was happy, this was like a much-needed break for them from the estate and its work.
They won't be able to enjoy this freedom once they return home.
Though he had a stoic expression on the outside, he very much was happy for the servants as he also knew what it was to work like an animal without any breaks.
'He~he~ Lily, wait for this young master. We're gonna complete our adventure once I return.'
Achooo!
Far away, on the Zadkiel estate, Lily suddenly had a tingling feeling between her legs.
"Why am I thinking about the young master now...?"