Chapter 35: Toads the Size of a Basin
"I can't confirm it yet, but I already know the direction. Grandpa Milile, let's put this box with you first." Rock, who was looking for a book in front of the bookshelf, pointed to the box on the desk.
"Okay, are there any other requirements for Mr. Rock's dinner?"
Milair refused in his heart because no one could guarantee that the monster would appear again, but he still picked up the box.
"How did it be done, it's the same now."
Rock had no special requirements for food. After eating the meal that Philey made himself, he felt that no matter what kind of food it was, it should be delicious.
Yag, who was in charge of the messaging, returned to the manor, and Philey also came back with him. Everything here was a little strange to her, but she was very happy to think of seeing Rock immediately.
"Hello Barbara, what are you doing?"
"It's Mr. Yag, we are catching the toads in the manor. Isn't this Philey? Oh my God, I haven't seen you for a long time."
Barbara seemed a little restrained in front of Yag, but when she saw Philee, she hurried over.
"Who did this? Philey, my little pitiful, how do you feel now?" After seeing Philey's injuries, Barbara looked heartbroken. She carefully grabbed the other person's hand and greeted him with concern.
"Aunt Barbara, I'm fine." Philee showed a shy smile.
After a few minutes of greetings, Yag took Philee to meet Rock, who was curious about the capture of the toad.
"grown ups."
"Master Rock."
"Thank you Yag, Philee, welcome to go home, let's have a meal together later."
The toad's arrest is still ongoing, and the servants are in high spirits. I don't know who reported the news that the more they catch, the more the master will be rewarded.
Not to mention the truth or falsehood of the news, this alone is enough to become the goal that the servants strive for. Once the competitive relationship is established, the previous friendship will be greatly reduced. Almost everyone holds their own containers and no one wants to share them with others.
In the manor, the toads that originally lived a comfortable life ushered in their nightmarish day.
"I really want to know what the master wants these ugly things."
The busy servants can't hide their curiosity and doubts. At this moment, some people started to talk while Barbara was not around.
"I can't just put them on the dining table, I always feel that Mr. Rock is different from before."
"No one can tell this. Have you noticed a strange thing? Lord Seth and Housekeeper Li seem to have disappeared for no reason."
"Yes, it's so scary, so I said Mr. Rock is different from before."
"What are you doing if you want so much? Just catch the toads. Maybe you perform better. Master Luo Ke will look at us differently."
"Yes, yes, we have to work harder, don't let those maids compete."
"Can this thing be eaten? I always feel disgusting when I look at it."
"Who knows."
As evening came, the sky outside had not completely dimmed, and the hall of the main house was already brightly lit. On the long white cloth dining table, plates of exquisite food were placed on the maid.
The dazzling array of dishes made people's index fingers tremble. Rock took Yag and Philee down, and Milell, who had been waiting for a long time, met him.
"Master Rock is ready to have a meal."
"OK."
After Rock sat down, the two maids came over, one of them holding red wine and the other with tableware standing on the left and right sides of him.
"Master Rock, please have a safe meal." At this time, Milell, not far away, spoke.
After being stared at by several pairs of eyes, Rock felt that he couldn't take it anymore, and he felt uncomfortable with such treatment.
"Grandpa Milair, Murdan, Yag, Philee, sit up and eat together, I'm not used to eating alone."
"This is not OK, Mr. Rock is not in line with etiquette." Milair refused without thinking. This head must not be opened, otherwise the majesty of the nobles will be greatly reduced.
Murdan and others were grateful, but they all knew that Milair was right.
"There are not so many rules and etiquette here. Don't be too slow. If you don't sit up, then I won't eat it." Rock said as he took off the napkin around his neck. He already knew how to reason with Miller, so he only had one trick, to be a rogue.
"Ah, Mr. Rock, you can't do this." Miller said anxiously, his tone is no longer as tough as before.
The maids around felt incredible. This Master Rock was really unique. They began to envy Murdan and others for being able to eat with the master. It was a great honor.
Rock won the meal. As there were more people eating on the dining table, the atmosphere naturally became lively. Perhaps only Milair felt uncomfortable and awkward.
Barbara is not allowed to come for the time being because she wants to supervise her servant to capture the toad, otherwise she will probably have her place on the dining table.
After dinner, Rock and others moved to the other side of the hall, where a whole set of luxurious sofas were placed, and warm drinks and some small desserts were placed on the glass coffee table.
The maid was packing up in an orderly manner, and as the sky completely dimmed, Barbara was back.
"Master, the servants caught a lot of toads. What should I do?"
"Thank you for your hard work, let them take them to the hall." Rock said and stood up. As for how to deal with these toads, he had no idea. Take one step at a time.
After a while, about twenty servants walked in with their own containers. They were a little nervous and nervous, and at the same time they had a little expectation.
"Hello, Master."
"Good evening, Mr. Rock."
"It seems that your harvest is good."
Rock looked roughly at the containers in the servants' hands. He caught a lot of toads, but they were of different sizes. Philee followed Yag and the others, looking at these ugly things with curiosity.
"I need to be toad's saliva, who do you know how to do it?" Rock asked tentatively.
Hearing this, the servants looked at me and I looked at you, but they didn't know how to answer, and they were anxious in their hearts.
"Master, I know what to do. These guys will attack whenever they are frightened, and at times they will spit out sips, and I have a way to collect them."
Just then, a thin servant replied respectfully.
"Very good, what's your name?" Rock's eyes fell on the servant.
"Piev, my name is Piev." The servant said his name excitedly.
"I remember, then you will be responsible for this matter. Those who caught the toad today will be rewarded. Now you can go down, go for a meal."
"Master, I will definitely guarantee to complete the task."
"Thank you, Master."
"Thank you, Mr. Rock."
The servants finally felt relieved. It is undeniable that they all envied Piev, but it was already very good to be rewarded. Then Barbara led them out of the hall.
"Why haven't you left yet?"
At this time, when he heard Milile's stern voice, Rock noticed that there was a little girl still staying there. She seemed a little scared and looked hesitant.
Feili looked at the little girl with a look of worry in her eyes. The other person was about the same age as hers.
Murdan and Yag looked at each other without any expression, and they were also curious about the little girl's actions.
"Tell me, why haven't you left yet?"
Rock came to the little girl and noticed that the other party was holding a wide-mouthed glass bottle, which contained several toads as big as thumbs. Looking closely, there were some stone frogs.
"master."
The little girl looked at the strict Millai, then looked at Rock carefully, and her whole body trembled involuntarily.
"Don't be nervous, just say anything, I won't be angry." Rock said gently. He had a premonition that the other party would surprise him.
"Master, I know where there is a very big toad."
With Rock's encouragement, the little girl instantly had the courage, and she said with certainty.
When everyone heard her words, curious, and Rock couldn't wait to ask, "How old is it?"
"It's about the size of a washbasin." The little girl said in uncertainty. After saying that, a look of panic appeared on her face.
"Absurd! Do you know what you are talking about? It's simply unreasonable. Master Rock, give her to me." Milair looked angry. He felt that the little girl was too rude and he had to punish her.
"What I'm saying is true, Master, please believe me, butler Milair." The little girl hurriedly argued for herself, and she was frightened by Milair's expression.
"Haha, Grandpa Milair, you scared her. Do you believe that a toad as big as a basin?" Rock asked with a smile.
Neither Murdan nor Yag said anything, which was equivalent to accusation of not believing it. Milair had a stern face and knew what his position was without asking. He was angry.
"Master Rock, I believe what she said is true." At this moment, Philee said weakly.
When Miller was about to get angry when he heard the other party's name Rock, he heard the sound coming from Rock.
"Since Philee believes in her, I choose to believe in her, too."
Milair's face had been replaced by shock. He secretly remembered Philey. It seemed that this little girl had a high status in Master Rock's heart. At this time, he did not dare to speak nonsense.
"May I have your name?"
"Thank you, Mr. Rock, for believing me. My name is Mugwort. I really saw that toad." After learning that Rock chose to believe in him, Mugwort was only grateful and moved at this moment.
"I believe you, you must be hungry if you are so late." Rock asked softly.
Mugwort was a little hesitant, but felt Rock's care, she nodded softly.
"Grandpa Milile, go and prepare some supper for mugwort." Rock ordered to Milile, who had become peaceful.
"Okay, Mr. Rock."
Milair went directly to the kitchen. Murdan and Yag looked at each other and smiled. At this time, Philee slowly walked to the mugwort and stretched out her hand.
"Hello, my name is Philly."
"Hello, I'm mugwort."
Chapter completed!