Just a short while ago, an apprentice scholar had declared that Baron Leech Clarence—the new heir to his late father's castle—had little more than a day to live. Fortunately, the apprentice added, Baron Leech would be able to pass the last moments of his life in a painless coma.
After his passing, Baron Leech's younger brother, Leo Clarence, would inherit the barony and the dilapidated Porcupine Castle. And when Leo, in turn, returned to the embrace of the Four Gods, he would pass the title and fiefdom on to his eldest son, ensuring the Clarence line would continue forever.
That was, of course, assuming Baron Leech actually died.

'So, what is that yellow dot?'
'My golden finger is summoning tombstones? Am I supposed to crush people to death with them?'


"You clumsy oaf, hurry up! This is a very important celebration! Move your stupid feet faster, faster!"


Wine Barrel, wearing an apron, shouted at the young kitchen helper in the distance.


"Yes, Mr. Wine Barrel!" Oak Basin, holding the peeled potatoes and panting slightly, sped up her already-running pace.


"Dammit! Slow down, you're kicking dust into the pot!"


"Pour them in the pot and keep stirring." Wine Barrel was busy with his own task—shucking oysters for soup—but didn't forget to instruct his assistant. "If you slack off, the bottom of the pot will get mushy, just like your brain!"


"Yes, Mr. Wine Barrel!" Oak Basin didn't dare to slack off for a second.


Throughout Porcupine Castle, everyone was bustling about.


Young maids were cleaning; the castle needed to be spotless for the day.


Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Celebration