When Kayal entered the hall with Artoria in his arms, everyone was startled; the men all showed subtle, lewd smiles, while the women's expressions were very nuanced.
It was clear that Kayal's identity was not just that of a teacher. As the Duke's son, he owned countless properties in Red Leaf Ridge, was young, handsome, had a promising future, outstanding magic, and extensive knowledge. The new generation's most eligible bachelor was precisely someone like Kayal. Of course, the girls were precocious, and the Claymores, Kayal's disciples, had often discussed such things—who would be the first to win Kayal's favor?
The girls, secretly competing, clearly hadn't expected the quiet female knight Artoria, who usually dressed like a man, to get the advantage.
So when Kayal came out with her in his arms, the girls' expressions were very subtle... Would they admit their unwillingness!
"Let's eat." Unlike the blushing Artoria, Kayal calmly pulled out a chair and sat at the head of the table.
Everyone bowed their heads and started cutting; the fried eggs and cake were incredibly fragrant. However, after only a few bites, the main door was burst open, and a figure stumbled in.
"Teacher! Teacher! We've found a material that lets sunlight through but also keeps warm!" Kayal's sixth disciple, Alize, suddenly rushed in, waving a fish and shouting loudly.
The fishy smell made many people frown slightly. The first disciple, Agons, stood up and shouted, "Alize! What are you doing! How rude! Where has all the etiquette that Teacher usually taught you gone?"
At this reprimand from his Senior Disciple, Alize shivered. This pedantic-looking Senior Disciple clearly commanded authority second only to the Teacher. His specialization in literature and classics gave him the unique temperament of a scholar, and his status as Senior Disciple made him even more like an old fossil, upholding status and rigidity.
It could be said that among Kayal's seventy-two sages, except for the thirteen Nightwalkers who always lurked in the shadows, everyone else greatly feared this rigid Senior Disciple.
"No need to rush. Have a glass of juice and speak slowly." Kayal approached Alize with a glass of juice, smiling gently as he handed it to him.
Only then did he come to his senses. He took a sip of juice to clear his throat and said, "Teacher, we've found the material you requested that can let sunlight through but also be airtight! Fish scales and fish glue!"
Kayal rarely found colloid materials. In an era before the British Empire's colonization and the Dutch Republic's maritime dominance, wanting to enter distant India and the tropical rainforests to find rubber trees was a completely unattainable dream. Therefore, the adhesive used for fishbones: fish glue, came into being. Although fish glue was widely used, Kayal had never thought of using fish glue to create the divine tool that could grow vegetables in winter—a greenhouse!
But now, at his disciple's mention, he suddenly realized that a greenhouse made of fish scales and fish glue was actually no different from one made of plastic: equally transparent, equally airtight, and equally... Kayal was very pleased: "Very good, very good. I am very happy that you can infer from one instance to many. Go report it to the contributions department and let them evaluate it. Remember to explain the effect of this invention. By the time you've built a thirty-cubic-meter greenhouse, it will probably be winter, and then I will teach you how to grow vegetables in winter."
It was clear that in winter, besides radishes and cabbages, other greens had no chance of survival, so everyone was very interested in Kayal's topic.
After quickly finishing his meal, Kayal nodded gently at them, then picked up his walking stick and walked outside.
His walking stick was specially made, with the unique grain of sandalwood combined with a priceless, crystal-clear crystal that could boost Kayal's magic by two to three levels. That's why Kayal spent a fortune to create such an expensive and laborious item. It was both an aid that allowed him to always maintain a calm demeanor and temperament, and something that could enhance his power.
Stepping out, he smiled at the four rotating Claymores behind him and said, "Today, everyone is having fun, so you should also enjoy the holiday. You don't need to worry about me."
"But..." Today's leader was Sophia. She had followed Kayal for many years and knew his character best. She knew he was telling the truth, but as his personal guard, she really couldn't rest assured letting Kayal go alone to the chaotic Red Leaf Fortress. Red Leaf Fortress today was particularly dangerous.
"Don't worry." Kayal smiled and patted the Claymore under his white robe: "Don't think of me as too weak! I'm actually very formidable!"
Kayal's words were, of course, not false. As someone who had practiced Yoga since childhood and never missed basic training as an adult, anyone unfamiliar with his moves would probably not be able to withstand his first attack.
"Then... alright." After a slight pause, weighing between Kayal getting angry and going to play, she decided it was better to obey Kayal and go play. Sophia subtly gave a look to a few eager Claymores, and immediately, several young girls darted back into the manor—they needed to change into their festive clothes and then go sightseeing in the streets. They had always wanted to see this feast but hadn't had time due to guard duty. Now that Kayal had finally given everyone a holiday, how could they not go and enjoy the festive feast?
"Then I'll be going first." Kayal, wearing cowhide boots, smiled and did not ride his dazzling Unicorn, but walked towards Red Leaf Ridge.
Entering Red Leaf Ridge, busy figures were everywhere.
Although many people were still reveling, the merchants here came for money! How could they not take advantage of such a festive occasion to make a few more deals?
The rubber shoes of Red Leaf Ridge were made of fish glue, with fur inside and fish glue outside. They were soft, comfortable, stretchy, not easily damaged, waterproof, and durable—a very good product.
Red Leaf Ridge's black tea was the favorite beverage of the upper echelons of nobility in all of Camelot, and even Rome.
Red Leaf Ridge's barley and wheat were top-tier grains, plump and with a pleasant taste.
The tools of Red Leaf Ridge were famously sturdy, including carriages, farm implements, and weapons.
The clothes of Red Leaf Ridge were the only ones in the world that could rival the silk coats of the East. Compared to the soft silk of the East, Red Leaf Ridge's clothing only had a slight price advantage.
The food of Red Leaf Ridge was the most exquisite in the world. Of course, due to transportation, it was only famous by name, and actually only merchants knew about it... Red Leaf Ridge... Isn't everything about Red Leaf Ridge a painted scroll created by Kayal?