Chapter 334

Chapter 334

Lorant hadn’t seen an SR-level beast pet for a long time, and he was immediately captivated by this Wingless Flywheel once he saw it.

Although he already had powerful beast pets like Baby and Fa Meng by his side, the Wingless Flywheel's modest strength, even after its mutation and receiving an SR Rating, still didn’t rank high.

However, Lorant’s collector’s instinct was instantly activated when he saw this little creature.

Who could resist a fluffy, clingy, light golden little ball?

So, the Wingless Flywheel named 'Little Gold' perched on Lorant’s shoulder that very afternoon.

The little creature was exceptionally lively, making it a one-of-a-kind presence among all of Lorant’s beast pets.

On its first day with Lorant, the lively and somewhat mischievous Little Gold managed to irritate the naturally quiet Little White.

Little White, the Dream Weaver, was a very quiet little creature, active at night and sleeping during the day. Its diligent work and life schedule meant it rarely coincided with the routines of Lorant’s other beast pets.

Only the Furious Ragdoll Bear, which liked to sleep in after Lorant woke up, spent more time with Little White. However, once the little bear woke up, it would go out to sunbathe in the yard, not much of a homebody.

Little White was the true homebody.

During the day, it wasn’t always asleep, but even when awake, it would eat and play in the large activity space in Lorant’s bedroom, rarely venturing beyond the second floor.

It kept to itself and never bothered others.

So, when Little Gold repeatedly stole its snacks, flew into the sky, and made mocking sounds that Little White couldn’t catch up with, Little White finally became furious.

It lunged at Little Gold when it swooped down again to snatch its large piece of dried yogurt.

Although not skilled in combat, Little White’s sharp little teeth were quite fearsome when bared.

Little Gold, being smart and having been taught by the 'older siblings' Baby, Fa Meng, and Maomao, knew that the most important rule at home was to never cause conflicts among the companions.

It could sense that Little White, who had lunged at it, wasn’t strong, which was why it chose to provoke Little White in the first place. Even now, with Little White biting it, though it looked menacing, the thick fur made it not too painful.

So, after weighing the options, Little Gold didn’t dare to use its attack abilities on what seemed like a fragile creature, merely struggling to escape.

As the least combat-savvy among Lorant’s beast pets, Dream Weaver usually either didn’t fight or fought with all its might.

In this back-and-forth, the two little creatures ended up evenly matched.

By the time Lorant, informed by Fa Meng, arrived to rescue Little Gold from the angry Little White, the light golden fluffball was soaked, its little wings drooping, looking quite pitiful.

But Lorant, aware of the full context, didn’t think the little thing deserved any pity. Misbehaving children shouldn’t be coddled.

He sternly reprimanded Little Gold on the importance of unity and love, not to bully Dream Weaver, and to use its abilities against actual beasts instead. Then he gave the soggy little fluffball a good wash in the water.

However, besides gaining a new SR-level beast pet, the biggest impact of Little Gold’s arrival was that it reminded Lorant of his long-shelved 'Quidditch' plan.

With Hogwarts already up and running, Quidditch had been quiet, mainly because Lorant had too many ideas that often just spun around in his head and were forgotten.

Now that it came to mind again, Lorant naturally acted quickly.

So, Joe immediately gathered several mages skilled in artifact making and excellent craftsmen from the dwarves and goblins, aiming to combine their strengths to create the 'Flying Broom' and 'Magic Ball Set' that their master whimsically desired.

This way, once results were achieved after some time, Lorant’s Quidditch plan could truly take off.

Compared to Quidditch, the 'football' sport that Lorant had casually introduced earlier had already spread rapidly in this world.

As the 'number one ball' in the world where Lorant once lived, the appeal of football speaks for itself.

More importantly, this sport has very low requirements for venues. All you need is a flat patch of grass to start playing.

From its introduction at Moon Estate to its rapid spread across the entire human empire, it took less than a year. Now, even Lorant's initially incomplete rules have been refined through practice, with many villages and communities developing their own football teams. Football has become the go-to pastime for people in their free time.

Seeing how well football caught on in this world, Lorant also began to take this matter seriously.

He tasked Joe with organizing football leagues.

This year, cities across the empire are hosting their own football leagues, and the champions from each city will advance to the imperial league, with hefty rewards for each league winner.

This has opened up business opportunities for many, leading them to form their own football teams and sparking widespread interest in football.

Now, even matches between two city neighborhoods draw crowds.

This has made football players more marketable.

This was part of Lorant's vision from the start.

A sport's popularity can fuel countless industries. In a world with a sluggish economy, Lorant sees this as a positive development.

Moreover, with the introduction of the Wulu Shell, Lorant believes that, while still a ways off, the advent of television and movies isn't out of the question.

Entertainment and celebrities will become valuable assets.

Of course, the main cause of the world's economic slump is the problem with basic agricultural productivity, but Lorant isn't concerned about this.

With the promotion of fertilizers and the popularization of scientific planting concepts, plus some high-yield crops that the pet shop plans to introduce, Lorant is optimistic about agricultural advancements.

Of course, the existence of Meat Mountain will gradually put the nearly non-existent livestock industry in this world on the right track.

Everything is heading in the right direction.

Handing all his ideas over to Joe in one go, letting his butler methodically realize his arrangements bit by bit, Lorant himself began to further invest in the preparation of the exhibition.

Finally, when spring officially ended, the pet shop held its second exhibition again.

Early in the morning, Kadia got ready and quickly and gracefully walked downstairs to the hotel.

This hotel is the latest building of Blue Star in the city of Holland, with the interior of the entire hotel lavishly decorated, making many self-proclaimed noble lords walking through it also can't help but be amazed.

Therefore, just a few months after opening, it has already become a must-stay hotel for wealthy people and noble lords coming to Holland from elsewhere.

Although the price is frighteningly high, the cost of staying here for one night is half a year's living expenses for an ordinary urban middle-class family.

But people who consider themselves noble still grit their teeth and insist on staying here.

For those noble lords and wealthy people, if they don't stay here, they seem to feel inferior when they go back.

Kadia doesn't know when this trend started.

Maybe it started with the expensive 'special Windbreaking Horse', maybe it started with small pieces of fragrant paste, or maybe it started with Blue Star's custom carriages becoming popular throughout the empire.

In short, now Blue Star's high-end products seem to have become the highest level of existence in the minds of noble lords in terms of daily necessities.

Even in the eyes of some extreme people, if what they use and wear is not from Blue Star, they will be looked down upon when gathering with their peers.

Kadia, being both a noble and a merchant, naturally could not avoid being influenced by these factors.

However, although she was already dressed in her finest attire, she could not yet head directly to Blue Star's exhibition in Holland.

She had only received an 'early invitation,' which permitted her to visit Blue Star's exhibition only after noon, while before noon, the Blue Star exhibition hall was reserved exclusively for their first batch of guests.

These guests were, naturally, the true VIPs holding 'Blue Star invitations.'

Kadia watched with envy from the glass-walled hotel restaurant as several wealthy merchants, heads held high, boarded their exquisitely crafted carriages and drove away with evident pride.

While envy filled her, it also fueled her motivation.

By expanding her business, bolstering her finances, and investing more in Blue Star, she was convinced Blue Star would hold her in higher regard.

She, Kadia, was determined to be among the first to enter the exhibition hall next year!

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Meanwhile, Lorant was dressed in a suit with a vest today, this year's latest style from Blue Star's high-end clothing store, tailored specifically for young Beast Tamers, perfectly accentuating the youthful vigor of the young men.

The tailored fit elegantly showcased the young man's tall and straight figure, radiating a noble air alongside his youthful charm.

Beside him, Lancelot opted for a more formal black suit, looking strikingly handsome.

The two mingled and laughed with the guests in the exhibition hall, and as wine glasses clinked, time swiftly neared ten o'clock.

All invitees arrived punctually.