Successfully hunting down twelve Snow Ghosts solidified Russell's position as the lord, and his parents acknowledged him even more.
But this time, after having lunch at the castle and telling his sister Lola a story, Russell left empty-handed.
He hadn't managed to take another batch of supplies with him.
Even a Baron with vast holdings couldn't afford to give away a batch of resources each time Russell visited, as a few more such visits would completely empty out the castle.
When he got back to Wuyao Snake Manor, he saw a long caravan making its way into the manor.
These weren't the four-wheeled carriages used by nobles but rather two-wheeled carts similar to flatbeds, only instead of horses, mules were pulling them.
The carts were piled high with logs, almost bending the hubs under their weight. A group of ragged peasants followed beside the carts, steadying the logs and pushing hard. When they reached a pit, they had to shout in unison and push together to get across.
