In the field of vision that only Arthur could see, [Death Intuition] flickered like a small light bulb.

Also flashing is [Bluffing], which has been upgraded to Lv3.

Arthur's face was normal, his heart was beating steadily, his muscles were in the same state as before, and his eyes were full of surprise as he sighed.

It seems that he was really surprised by the size of the oak tree.

Even in his vision, the strong branches of the oak tree danced like seaweed in the water.

He was just amazed at the size of the tree.

In addition to that-

"So the golden acorn is like this!"

Arthur looked at the golden fruits.

The shape is not much different from the usual acorn, but the skin is golden.

"That's right, it's a golden acorn!"

The old butler nodded proudly.

Then the old butler saw Arthur standing in place, with his head held high, staring at the golden oak and the golden acorn, and there was an inexplicable throbbing in his eyes—that gaze seemed to be touching the history of the whole golden oak, and as if admiring the splendor of the Doyle family.

It was a full four or five seconds before Arthur withdrew his gaze and looked at Vontel.

At this time, Arthur had a solemn look on his face.

"What's wrong?"

The young rich man, who was still thinking about how to communicate with Ms. 'Anna' normally, was startled by the solemnity on Arthur's face.

"Although we are both heirs of Oak Manor, you are in the old Lord's blood, so - you must pick the first golden acorn!

This is your right!

It is also an honor to be the bloodline of the old lord! ”

Arthur said solemnly.

And these words almost made the old housekeeper so excited that he cried.

He never imagined that Young Master Arthur would still remember honor in the face of such wealth.

Taking a deep breath, the old butler saluted Arthur respectfully.

Unlike before, this time it was a very formal ninety-degree bow.

"Master Arthur, your character is incomparably brilliant even in the Silver Age, and it's great to have an heir like you in Oak Manor!"

The old butler's voice was choked.

For the old butler, who has believed in blood and honor all his life, nothing can penetrate into his heart more than Arthur's words.

When the old butler straightened up again, he stared at Vontel with blazing eyes.

The young rich man was under pressure to be watched in this way, and without saying a word, he walked to the golden oak, which was large, but not very tall, and its branches were curved so that it was easy to climb up, and the acorns that were picked could be put directly into the pocket of his coat.

Arthur and the old butler looked side by side at Vontel, who was picking acorns.

"Maybe that's part of the legacy, right?"

Arthur said softly.

The old butler nodded silently—in the eyes of the old butler, with Arthur's words, he seemed to see the appearance of the old lord when he first picked the golden acorns.

Yes, that's a legacy too!

The old butler had a sad look on his face, but then it was replaced by a smile—he looked at Vontel, who was picking golden acorns, and then at Arthur, who was beside him.

The Doyle family will not fall!

And even further!

Thinking of the pomp and circumstance of the Doyle family at that time, the old butler's breath was a few points short.

Arthur heard the old butler's rapid breathing, but he didn't say anything, pretending to be like the old butler, standing under the golden oak tree, looking at Vontel picking golden acorns, and imagining the future.

And in his ears, the sound did not stop—

"Young warrior, do you want power?"

"Young warrior, I know a lady of unparalleled beauty!"

"Young warrior, I know a lady who is rich enough to rival the country!"

……

Arthur remained deaf.

About half an hour later, Fontel, who had picked 10 golden acorns, jumped off the tree.

On the golden oak tree, there are many golden acorns.

But the rest of them are quite laborious to pick, and if you don't have the tools, you will have to fall down if you are not careful—the old lord who has just died, and if the heir is injured again, it will not be a good sign, and those talkative fellows will definitely take the opportunity to tell the truth.

Maybe there's a whole rumor that the 'Doyle family' is a 'cursed family'.

Therefore, the old butler recalled Vontel.

Arthur did not object.

10 golden acorns were enough for him.

The ritual of [Cat Orange] only needs one.

[Collodi Sacred Wood Shield], you need three.

So, that's enough.

As for letting him go picking?

Arthur would never approach this golden oak tree, which seemed to be a threat of death.

After that, the three of them still walked towards the manor under the leadership of the old butler.

Along the way, it was all safe and sound.

At least, it seemed to the old butler and Vontel.

As for Arthur here?

[Death Intuition] flickered more than twice as fast.

But in the end, nothing happened.

'Is it restrained?' ’

'No, no, no! ’

'It should be the limit!' ’

Having returned to the first half of the manor, Arthur, who was walking towards the small hall on the second floor, breathed a sigh of relief slightly—he couldn't imagine what would happen if he really responded to the Golden Oak and broke such a restriction!

Most likely, it's tree fertilizer, right?

Even worse, it's involuntarily.

During the three days of communication with Albers, the young detective said more than once that he was "weird in the mysterious side" and was very fond of the body of the "gifted".

There is an extremely perverted possessiveness - tearing it apart, swallowing it, it's not enough, it must be replaced, and everything related to the original owner is possessed and devoured, so that he will give up.

Even, the rumored 'shapeshifter' who was originally born was the child born by 'Weird' and the original owner's wife.

No one knows why the 'weird' didn't swallow the original owner's wife, or if it was simply a false story.

However, on the 'mysterious side', it is clearly recorded that the first 'shapeshifter' was indeed a child born to a human female - in the year 109 of the Silver Age, Mount Freyer, was recorded by 'Sir Rota', and this 'shapeshifter' also had the human name 'Rota'.

It is also recorded that 'shapeshifters' can obtain the appearance of humans by touching their foreheads, and they can inherit their memories, and they also have super intuition, they are not afraid of any weapon other than silverware, and their eyes will flash white in the mirror.

Although the appearance of the 'shapeshifters' has generated great enthusiasm for research among the mysterious people of the Silver Age, Arthur definitely does not want to be studied himself.

Especially if you become a little tree man, or spit spores or something.

'What a dangerous mystery! ’

Arthur sat down on the couch and picked up Pendragon in his hand.

The cat's soft touch completely relaxed Arthur, allowing him to put aside his speculation about the Golden Oak for a while, which Arthur had never seen or heard of in Gramm's diary and Albers' communication.

And the unknown always makes Arthur extremely vigilant.

He had already decided that he would not go back to the second half of the manor, let alone get any closer to the golden oak tree until he knew what was going on.

Therefore, he needs a reliable laborer to get the golden acorn -

"Hey, divide me five?"

Vontel, who was sitting across from her and greeting Ms. 'Anna', was stunned.

"According to our agreement - one and a half!"

Arthur put the five golden acorns into a special box brought by the old butler, and pushed the remaining five golden acorns in front of Vontel.

Such a move made the old butler once again praise Arthur's noble character.

"Your contract spirit is in line with the perfect nobleman!"

"I just...... Well? ”

In his subconscious answer, Arthur suddenly saw something out of the corner of his eye, which made him speechless.

But then, Arthur's eyes were filled with joy.

(End of chapter)