The Herb King

50 Reed

Leric stared at the pouting Samira with a smile and said. “Come on, Miss Samira. Don’t be too sad. It’s just a chess game anyway.”

Samira sighed and remained silent.

Looking at her acting like this, Leric chuckled. “How about I massage your shoulders?”

Samira’s eyes lit up upon hearing his words. She could not help but recall the wonderful sensation when Leric’s hand roamed all over her back. “Really?”

“Of course!” Leric nodded his head.

Just as Samira was about to turn her back to Leric.

Knock! Knock!

“Miss Samira, Sir Aethelwolf, Lord Harold is calling you guys. He is in the guest hall with Sir Henry.” A maid’s voice suddenly came from behind the door.

Samira’s eyes darkened, while Skylar and Kathlyn covered their mouths as they giggled secretly.

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“We can continue it later. Don’t worry.” Leric reassured her.

Samira’s mood immediately lightened.

“Let’s go.” Leric stood up and pushed the door open.

Samira followed behind him and she didn’t forget to glare at the young maid, making the poor soul question what she had done wrong to their young miss.

The maid brought them to the guest hall where they saw Lord Harold chatting with Henry.

“Lord Harold, I’ve brought Miss Samira and Sir Aethelwolf.” The young maid bowed at Lord Harold respectfully.

Lord Harold stared at Leric’s group and he immediately grabbed Henry and introduced him. “Sir Aethelwolf, this man right here is my good friend, Henry. He is the best guy I know in the construction business and he will be responsible for building your clinic.” He then turned his head at Henry and said. “My friend, this is Sir Aethelwolf. He is the one who cured my father.”

Leric scanned Henry from head to foot. This guy looked like a regular middle-aged man. The only striking thing about him was his eyes which constantly flashed with craftiness.

Henry was also observing Leric. The man was so young and he was about the same age as his son, but he knew that Leric was no ordinary person especially after knowing that he managed to heal Lord Julius. This guy must be a talented doctor!

‘He looks so young.’ Henry muttered in his heart.

“It’s nice to meet you, Sir Henry.” Leric extended his hand towards Henry and smiled at him.

“The pleasure is mine, Sir Aethelwolf. Just call me Henry. There is no need to call me ‘sir’.” He didn’t dare put on airs in front of this young man.

“Alright.” Leric nodded his head understandingly. This was a smart businessman.

“Sir Aethelwolf, I really would like to chat with you, but I still have to inform the company about the plans for making your clinic. I promise I will build the best clinic in the entire empire for you.” Henry adjusted his spectacles as he smiled with confidence. With the funding of the Reynolds Household, he could buy the best construction materials in the market and ask the best designers in his company to draw the mega-luxurious clinic that he had envisioned.

“It’s not a problem at all, Henry. We can chat next time. I’m relieved that a talented person like you is responsible for making my clinic.” Leric didn’t doubt the man’s skill. For Lord Harold to invite him to his mansion, Henry was definitely a skilled person in the field.

Leric was looking forward to his future clinic.

“In that case, I’ll take my leave for now. Goodbye, everyone!” Henry lightly bowed his head at them before leaving the mansion under the guidance of a maid.

“Sir Aethelwolf, with Henry overseeing the construction of your clinic, we can already expect the best results. That man is a resourceful individual. He is only a commoner, but even the rich nobles are respectful to him.” Lord Harold muttered.

Leric nodded his head. He was in a good mood. Everything was going according to his plans. The only thing left was to wait. “Thank you so much, Lord Harold.”

Lord Harold shook his head. “I’m only doing what I’m supposed to do. Sir Aethelwolf, I have to go. I still have to write another contract and send it to Henry’s company. I’ll see you at dinner.”

“Alright.”

“Congratulations, Sir Aethelwolf!” Samira, Skylar, and Kathlyn were all happy for Leric.

“Thank you.” Leric smiled at the three of them.

Samira thought for a moment and suggested. “There are still a few hours before dinner. How about we give you a tour around our territory? It’s not that big, so we should be able to go back on time.”

“Yeah. That’s right! Sir Aethelwolf, Dominion District has a lot of good places.” The blonde-haired Skylar added eagerly.

Kathlyn was more reserved, but she still looked very excited.

Looking at their expectant looks, how could Leric have the heart to decline them? He nodded his head and said. “That’s a great idea. Let’s go!”

Samira and the other two immediately grabbed him out of the mansion.

Samira walked to a stern-looking guard who seemed to be in his early fifties. He was quite strong. He should be the leader of the Reynolds Household’s guards. “Reed, we want to use the carriage to give Sir Aethelwolf a quick tour around Dominion District.”

Reed nodded his head and replied. “I will drive the carriage, Miss Samira.” He then stared at Leric with a gaze similar to that of a hawk before turning his head away.

‘What a protective old man...’ Leric didn’t mind it. This guy must be someone who had watched Samira grow up since her birth. It was normal for him to be vigilant toward a man who was close to her.

Reed observed the carriage first and checked if there was anything wrong. After seeing that nothing was out of place, he opened the door and turned his head to Samira. “Miss Samira, you guys can enter.”

“Thanks.” Samira nodded her head and entered the carriage. Skylar, Kathlyn, and Leric followed after her.

“Sir Aethelwolf, I hope you don’t mind Reed’s personality. He has always been like this in front of others, but once you get to know him better, you will find out that he is actually a good person.” Samira smiled apologetically at Leric.

“Don’t worry, Miss Samira. I understand.” Leric smiled understandingly. This was just a minor thing to him, so he didn’t think too much about it.

Samira was relieved after hearing his reply. She then stared at Leric with a red face as she stuttered.

“S-Sir Aethelwolf, don’t forget that you still owe me a massage....”

“Oh? Of course, I haven’t forgotten about it.” Leric chuckled.