Farming with Entries: From Lord to Emperor-Chapter 522 - 269: Bloody Night

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Morning.

Red Griffin Castle, fourth floor.

In the old Count’s bedroom, heavy curtains blocked the sunlight, allowing only slivers of light to illuminate the old Count’s pale face.

The maid Caitina cautiously pushed open the door, tiptoeing into the room.

"Bringing me news again?"

The old Count detected the movement, opened his eyes with a smile,

"Which guard and maid are getting together this time?"

Caitina smiled wryly, "Lord Earl, it’s official business today."

With that, Caitina walked to the bedside, leaned over to the old Count’s ear, and whispered a few words like the buzz of a mosquito.

The old Count’s cloudy eyes were filled with surprise, and he struggled to sit up.

But his frail body only allowed him to barely lift his upper body.

"So soon?"

The old Count looked at Caitina’s serious expression and asked, "How did you do it?"

"I’m sorry, Lord Earl, there are things I can’t tell you; I don’t know much myself."

Caitina earnestly said, "I can only tell you that Lord Rod spent considerable resources on this."

"I didn’t expect him to be even more capable than I thought."

The old Count had a satisfied look on his face, and after thinking for a moment, he asked, "What does he want in return for putting so much effort into helping me?"

"That, Lord Rod did not say."

Caitina shook her head slightly, and said, "He only mentioned that Susanna is a mutual enemy of yours and his; helping you is helping us."

"Good, smart, with vision, I like this child."

The old Count’s pale face showed a hint of flush from excitement, "Tell me, what do I need to do?"

"You are indeed wise."

Caitina nodded in respect, then said, "We can handle the people in Red Griffin Castle, but we can’t deal with the other noble armies."

"We need your token to show them that your authority has been restored."

Caitina said this, and took out an envelope from her bosom, handing it to the old Count with both hands.

"This is Miss Avril’s letter, proving she knows all about this."

"Her letter?"

The old Count trembled as he took the envelope, eagerly opened it, and took out the letter,

"It’s her writing, still so elegant and flowing."

The old Count murmured softly, then immediately began to read.

His expression, tense with worry at first, gradually turned into a warm smile.

After putting down the letter, the old Count looked at Caitina,

"It seems she’s doing quite well in the desert."

Caitina nodded,

"Another piece of good news for you,"

"Miss Avril is coming back soon."

"What?"

The old Count’s eyes widened, his smile vanished, replaced by concern: "Why is she coming? She doesn’t have much strength, it’s too dangerous here!"

"Send her back to the desert quickly!"

The old Count spoke sternly, his voice carrying the weight of command.

"Lord Earl, Miss Avril is no longer the noble lady she used to be." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Caitina understood the Count’s worry and reassured him, "Rest assured, she will be perfectly safe."

"She misses you dearly and it’s just as well she can come and see you."

"Moreover, this is beyond what you and I can stop."

The old Count furrowed his brows, wanting to say something, but ultimately held back.

"So be it, I’m just a useless old man now, everything will be decided by them."

The old Count sighed, casually rummaging under the blankets with his hand.

Moments later, a golden emblem appeared in his hand, engraved with a lifelike gryphon.

Upon close inspection, even the fine feather details on the gryphon’s wings were clear.

But the smell was exceedingly unpleasant.

The mix of sweat, stench, and the peculiar odor of an old man made even Caitina, a maid used to emptying chamber pots, find it hard to tolerate.

"Don’t mind its unpleasant smell."

The old Count solemnly introduced, "This is the symbol of authority for the Red Griffin Family."

"Once the Red Griffin blood is dropped on it, the emblem will glow red, impossible to counterfeit."

"That sounds magical."

Caitina was a bit surprised, "This emblem..."

Caitina was about to say it could verify if one’s lineage was of the family.

Before the words left her mouth, Caitina immediately realized and covered her mouth—

No wonder the old Count knew young Lord Kelanke was not his child!

And not even of the Red Griffin Clan’s bloodline!

Caitina was shocked inside, but couldn’t utter a word about it.

After all, speaking of Susanna cuckolding the old Count right in front of him was far too insulting to him.

The old Count seemed to see through Caitina’s thoughts, but he didn’t pay it any mind.

He held the emblem and suspiciously asked, "This item is extremely important, but can you ensure its safety when taking it out?"

"This... I cannot guarantee."

Caitina shook her head, smiled, and turned to point toward the door, "But he can."

As her words fell, the dim door seemed to ripple like water, and a shadow gradually emerged.

The old Count immediately hid the emblem under the blanket, his clouded eyes shining sharply as he questioned:

"Who are you?"

"Apologies, Lord Earl, for startling you."

The shadowy figure bowed and introduced himself: "I am Vika, under Lord Rod, chief of the shadow guards."

"This operation is under my supervision."

The old Count narrowed his eyes, staring at Vika, "When did you come in?"

"Before Miss Caitina."

"Then why didn’t I notice you?" the old Count pressed.

Vika did not answer directly, calmly saying, "That’s why I’m a Shadow Guard."

"I see."

The old Count nodded, "No wonder you’re so bold as to say you can help me regain my power."