Chapter 239 - 219: The Lazy Lord Volibear

Chapter 239: Chapter 219: The Lazy Lord Volibear

Vili got a horse-drawn carriage from the Sea Defense Team, loaded the four wooden chests onto it, and drove back to his manor.

As for the others, they all went their separate ways.

Colson took Senya back to the farm, saying he needed a good rest. His frayed nerves and exhaustion made him desperate for a long sleep. He specifically asked Vili to say hello to Lord Volibear for him. Vili readily agreed.

It was the same for Benduin. Although he still had plenty of physical energy, his mind was clearly strained, and he also planned to go back and rest.

Budar, on the other hand, went to White Bear Town to reunite with his family. Vili had arranged for them to live in an attic in White Bear Town, where they were treated quite well.

"Lord Baron!"

When Vili drove up to the manor’s entrance, his Personal Guards all showed looks of pleasant surprise.

The Lord Baron, who had been away at sea for three months, was finally back.

"Carry these four chests to my study."

Vili commanded his Personal Guards.

Nothing inside was fragile, so Vili didn’t need to give any special instructions.

"Yes, sir."

Several of the Personal Guards began carrying the chests up to the study as instructed.

Vili himself walked toward the lawn behind the manor.

He deliberately concealed his aura so the Silver Level Wally wouldn’t sense him.

As expected, Vili saw Wally as soon as he stepped onto the lawn.

The moment he saw Wally, a strange look appeared in his eyes.

Wally was lying stiffly on the grass, his four limbs splayed out and his eyes closed.

Beside him were two beautiful female attendants.

One of the attendants was sitting on the ground with her legs stretched out, letting Wally rest his head on her lap. At the same time, she placed her fair hands on either side of Wally’s neck, gently scratching his fur.

The other attendant was placing slices of peeled fruit, piece by piece, into Wally’s mouth.

Wally chewed the fruit, making CRUNCH, CRUNCH sounds. After swallowing, he would naturally open his mouth again, waiting for the attendant to offer him more.

’It seems this guy has changed a bit while I was away...’

Vili quieted his footsteps and walked over.

As Vili drew closer, Wally’s small, previously closed eyes suddenly snapped open.

Although Vili had suppressed his aura, the Silver Level Wally still sensed his familiar presence.

He was just about to roll over and get up when he felt a sudden pain in his ears.

Vili had reached out with both hands, grabbed one of Wally’s ears in each, and forcibly hauled him to his feet.

"AWOO!"

Wally then saw Vili’s half-smiling, half-not-smiling face and instantly deflated.

His previously contented expression vanished completely, replaced by a pitiful one.

"Lord Baron."

Seeing Baron Vili, who had been on a long journey, suddenly appear before them, the two beautiful attendants grew nervous. They quickly stood up and curtsied to Vili.

"How did he end up like this?"

Vili looked at the two beautiful attendants, his eyes filled with questions.

Hearing this, the two attendants glanced at each other, their expressions hesitant.

They were worried that answering Baron Vili’s question in front of Lord Volibear might embarrass him. If that happened, they would be the ones to suffer. Lord Volibear was not a merciful fellow. If they offended him, he would order them around until they were dizzy.

"Just say it. Don’t mind him."

Vili glanced at Wally, who had let his eyelids droop with a look of utter despair, and said to the attendants.

"Yes..."

In the end, Wally’s pride was no match for Baron Vili’s authority.

"Lord Wally developed this habit... It’s... probably because he missed you so much while you were away, so..."

The attendant seemed to struggle as she said this.

"Alright... I get it. You’re dismissed."

Vili pursed his lips and waved his hand, dismissing them.

The excuse was just too clumsy. Vili was already quite certain in his heart: this little white bear had been spoiled rotten.

The two attendants, as if granted a royal pardon, curtsied to Vili and quickly departed.

"Wally, I’m very disappointed in you."

Vili dropped Wally right onto the ground.

Wally immediately splayed his limbs, striking his signature pose of playing dead on the ground.

"You’ve actually turned into a hedonistic bear."

Vili gave Wally’s head two sharp smacks.

Wally’s body remained motionless. He covered his head with his two fleshy paws, looking aggrieved and like his head hurt.

Vili pursed his lips, knowing that once Wally put on this act, he would cower all the way.

"Alright..."

Vili had just returned and couldn’t be bothered to get serious with Wally.

’Looks like I need to reshape Wally’s entire philosophy on being a bear.’ The change in his living environment had certainly allowed him to gradually adapt to the status of a high-class bear.

But what Vili found curious was how anthropomorphic Wally’s current actions were.

It seemed that living in Human society for a long time, coupled with his constantly increasing Intelligence, had caused Wally to trend toward Human-like behaviors.

Vili stopped dwelling on the issue. He stood up and said to Wally, "I’ll forgive you this time. From now on, I’m going to be strict with you, just like Father and Mother are with Vilia!"

Speaking of Vilia, Vili’s brow suddenly twitched.

’As Wally’s number one babysitter, Vilia has to bear some responsibility for him becoming so undisciplined. This is the result of her lax supervision.’

Hearing Vili let him off the hook, Wally shot to his feet with a jolt, tongue lolling, and squeezed out a brilliant smile.

Crisis averted!

"Go on, back to sunbathing."

Vili gave Wally a kick on the butt before turning to leave.

Wally let out a low whimper. Instead of lying back down, he started walking toward the manor exit. By his calculations, it was time for Lord Volibear’s daily stroll.

But after taking two steps, Wally suddenly looked back at Vili’s retreating figure heading toward the main house and had a realization.

’Master’s aura seems to have risen another level during this time. In Human terms, he should be a Grand Knight.’

Wally grunted again.

He proudly raised his head and continued walking out of the manor grounds.

’As expected of Master Vili. He’s just as talented as I am.’

...

"Where are Father and Mother?"

Vili had just stepped into the main house when he was met by an attendant who bowed respectfully.

"Master Lake and his wife went to Fandou Village. It’s been half a month, and they haven’t returned yet."

The attendant answered Vili respectfully.

Hearing this, Vili suddenly remembered that it was now early spring.

Knowing Lake’s personality, he must have gone to Fandou Village to supervise the spring planting. He had done the same thing last year, taking Mrs. Shaven back to Fandou Village with him.

Fandou Village was the place where their family’s fate had begun to turn, so he always held it dear to his heart.

"And what about Miss Vilia?"

Vili continued to ask.

"Miss Vilia is in her room."

The attendant replied.

Vili nodded and walked toward Vilia’s room.

’This is actually very out of character for Vilia.’

’When Mrs. Shaven isn’t home, she should be out running wild. After all, when Mrs. Shaven is home, she’s extremely strict with Vilia.’

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK!

Vili knocked on Vilia’s door.

"Come in!"

Vilia’s voice came from inside the room.

Vili pushed the door open and saw Vilia in her nightgown, squatting on a chair with her back to him, fiddling with something.

"What are you doing?"

Vili walked over.

Vilia, who hadn’t even turned her head at first, whipped around at the sound of Vili’s voice. The moment she saw him, her eyes burst with the joy of a reunion after a long and intense period of missing him.

She jumped straight up from the chair and, ignoring the dust and grime on Vili’s clothes, leaped right at him.

Vili almost instinctively opened his arms and caught Vilia in an embrace.

Vilia clung to him like a koala, her arms wrapped tightly around his neck and her legs clamped around his waist.

"You’re finally back!"

During the days Vili was gone, Vilia had been the most worried of all.

Although her parents and even Sandoor had all told Vilia not to worry about Vili, that with his strength he could handle any danger he might encounter.

But even so, Vilia couldn’t help but worry. After all, in all the Adventurer stories, the heroes had to go through all sorts of hardships and dangers.

"I’m back..."

Vili gently patted Vilia’s head.

In fact, when he had seen Vilia squatting on the chair in her nightgown a moment ago, he had been about to scold her.

That was hardly the proper conduct for the young lady of a noble house.

But when Vilia said she missed him, Vili suddenly found he couldn’t bring himself to say anything harsh.

"How was your adventure at sea? Was it full of danger? Or was it really fun?"

Vilia hopped down from Vili’s arms. She circled him barefoot, and only after seeing that he wasn’t hurt did her tone relax.

Vili looked at the quirky and mischievous Vilia, the corners of his mouth turning up in a slight smile.

It had only been three months, but it seemed Vilia had grown taller again.

A seven or eight-year-old child really does grow up fast.

"Of course, it was a lot of fun. And I even found a legendary treasure."

Vili stretched lazily, feeling completely relaxed, and sat right down on the edge of Vilia’s bed.

"Really?"

Vilia’s eyes lit up with curiosity. She also sat on the edge of the bed, looking as if she were waiting for Vili to tell her a story.

Vili didn’t want to disappoint Vilia, so he began to tell her stories from his voyage.

He left out the dangerous parts and exaggerated some of the events, so when the stories came from his mouth, they truly sounded like a wonderful tale.

"That’s so amazing! I’m going to tell this story to Mibu and have him write it into an Adventurer novel!"

Vilia clapped her hands forcefully, her eyes curving into crescent moons as she looked at Vili.