Chapter 178 Family Matters

In terms of stubbornness and stubbornness, Andre and his father are exactly the same.

So when two stubborn donkeys confront each other, the situation often gets out of control.

It is true that Andre's parents and Count Saka are old friends for many years, but Andre is also their precious only son. Whether it is tracking down the Evil Eye Moon or joining His Majesty the King's "Viscount Operation" to get to the bottom of the matter, both are extremely dangerous.

The two did not hesitate for too long and chose the latter without hesitation between the two options of "seeking justice for their deceased old friend" and "letting their son live safer and longer."

The living are far more important than the dead. Their choice is not incomprehensible, and Andre understands his parents' painstaking efforts. However, emotional understanding doesn't mean he will accept the path his parents have laid out for him.

After Andre had a big fight with his father, he rode on Diego and ran away from home overnight, went directly to the royal capital, completely surrendered to His Majesty the King, and accepted the task of eradicating evil in the territories of royal nobles.

Jericho, sent by his wife, only caught up with him the next day. However, his unreliable young master was so quick to act, accepting tasks both necessary and unnecessary, that everything was settled. All Jericho could do was obey, take good care of the young master... and act as a spy for both the master and his wife.

"In fact, I'm surprised the young master has persisted this long." Jericho sighed deeply. "We've endured all kinds of hardships over the years, and lack of money is our biggest problem. His Majesty the King can only provide a limited amount of funding, and the funds that are allocated are often intercepted by the nobles. Over the years, the young master has worked as a carpenter, a painter's model, and a thug...but he has never complained.

"We've come this far. Young Master will never turn back until the truth is revealed."

Winston was silent for a moment, then finally said, "Andre... is a good boy. It's my fault for putting so much on him."

He drank the wine in the glass, washed his glass like Jericho, and went upstairs to find Andre.

Jericho sighed deeply again and walked through the kitchen with a worried look on his face. Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of two faint green flames floating in the darkness. He was instantly frightened and said, "What the hell!"

"Hmm?" Jiang You poked a skull out of the darkness: "What's wrong?"

Only then did Jericho realize that the two green flames were just the pupil fire of Jiang You. He rubbed his still beating heart and said angrily, "What are you doing hiding in the dark?"

"Oh, the candles are burned out. I'll come get some more." Jiangyou, who was busy in the brewing room and listened to gossip all night, walked to the kitchen with a smile and took out a few spare candles from the wall cabinet. She glanced at Jericho and suddenly noticed the cat ears on his head and the two extra furry tails behind him. She couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise: "Huh?"

"So, Jericho, you're not an ordinary human?" she asked curiously. "What's your race? A cat-orc?"

"No." Jericho shook his head. "I'm the guardian spirit serving the Dresden family. So, I guess I'm a cat-like monster."

"Oh!" Takumiu glanced at the two black cat tails behind him and instantly understood: "I see, the house-elf version of Neko-ya!"

Jericho: "..." Although he didn't quite understand, it seemed that the skeleton had figured it out... Never mind, this is fine!

He was thinking about the two young masters, so he didn't say any more to Jiang You. He slipped into the stairwell, moving as lightly as a real cat.

"No wonder Jericho has a baby face but acts so old-fashioned. In the magical world, you really can't judge age by appearance." Takumi muttered, taking the candle and going back into the brewing room. "I heard a lot of gossip tonight, hehe, it's so interesting~"

The mysterious Madame Butterfly, with her intricate ties to the German royal family, and her playful mystery, Andrei, bent on revenge for his teacher but at odds with his family, the impoverished yet loyal Andrei, and that seemingly trustworthy brother with a thousand faces... Hey, why does she think this private chef mission will be so interesting? But is the legendary Madame Butterfly really the same generous pirate sister? Why does she feel like their styles aren't quite the same?

Jiang You didn't mean to eavesdrop on the gossip, but Andre and the others didn't avoid her when they were talking about things. When she was mixing the black beans with koji in the brewing room, the gossip couldn't help but drill into her ears... Of course, she did listen with gusto.

As a modern person who loves to eat melons, life in the magical Middle Ages is really a bit dull for her.

"No wonder people say bartenders always know a lot of gossip." She smacked her jaw, a look of unsatisfied satisfaction. "This is really interesting~ Hey!"

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When Jericho returned to the room, he was surprised not to see his young master. Instead, Winston was sitting on the windowsill, intently flipping through a notebook.

"Where's the young master?" Jericho asked.

"Just relaxing on the rooftop," Winston said, unable to suppress a laugh. "After all these years, his habit of climbing up and tearing up the roof over his head when he disagrees with something hasn't changed."

Jericho let out a sigh of relief. He was well aware of his young master's temper. For so many years, his young master had upheld his chivalry, and now, having witnessed the tragic death of his beloved mentor, whom he considered almost a father figure, how could he, as the first person to discover the incident, simply brush it aside?

But the Master and the Mistress's concerns were not unfounded. Over the years, the Evil Eye Moon had become increasingly aggressive, stirring up trouble and committing murderous acts throughout the Principality of Huntington, leaving a trail of bloodshed. Hiding in the shadows, with ample funds and supplies, they were like venomous snakes lurking in the bushes, poised to spring forth and bite...

There are only thieves who steal for a thousand days, but no one can guard against thieves for a thousand days. Any noble could suddenly fall into their hands. Count Saka, who once held a high position of power and controlled the Shadow Army, was the best example.

Everyone was avoiding the Evil-Eyed Moon, but Andre was the only one who went against the wind and rushed towards the fire. How could this not frighten his parents?

Jericho transformed into a black cat, lying down on the small nest at the end of the bed, holding his two tails and smoothing his fur with his barbed tongue.

In reality, he felt neither side was at fault. The young master, seeking revenge for his master, was the righteous side, while the master and his wife were simply parents worried about their son. However, precisely because neither side was at fault, neither side was willing to back down, and the situation only grew more tense.