Fredrinn Firecrown: The Weakest Villain

Fredrinn's training was interrupted when a guard came to give a report.

"My lord, we received news from our scouts that your guards unit are on their way back to the estate. They should be here in an hour."

"Alright. Thanks for letting me know." Fredrinn handed the guard a few refined energy stones before asking him to leave.

After the guard left, Fredrinn went out of his study shortly.

'I have already memorized the spell drawing formula of the second movement, but I still need more practice in drawing the pattern to perfectly master the skill.' Fredrinn was still thinking about the Seven Scorching Sword Style. He even drew the unique pattern of the second movement repeatedly without the use of Qi to familiarize himself with it.

Soon, he was already outside the main mansion. It was still summer so the temperature outside was scalding hot. However, it had no effect on Fredrinn who was already a Core Formation martial practitioner.

"My son, did you come out to greet your mother?"

A pleasantly surprised voice suddenly drifted into his ears.

He turned his head and saw his mother coming out of a carriage. "Mother." He jogged over to her side.

[Core Formation 10th Layer]

Fredrinn was stunned when he saw the information sent by the Battle Scouter Function. All this time, he believed that his mother was just a delicate flower. He never thought that she was actually a powerful martial practitioner herself!

"How did you know I was coming?" Margaret asked with a smile.

Fredrinn scratched the back of his head and chuckled awkwardly.

"It's hot out here. Let's get inside first."

"Alright."

Following closely behind them were Sir Tyrell and a woman in her mid-twenties who was holding an umbrella for them.

[Core Formation 6th Layer]

[Qi Gathering 10th Layer]

Sir Tyrell's strength didn't surprise him, but he was a bit surprised by the woman's cultivation. Well, the most shocking thing he discovered today was still his mother's cultivation.

"Mother, you should leave the business to our people. You shouldn't overwork yourself."

As the wife of the current patriarch, it was Margaret's main task to handle the family's businesses.

Margaret smiled at him and nodded. "I was thinking of doing that. Besides, I have more reason to take care of myself now." She rubbed her belly while saying this.

Fredrinn raised his eyebrows in surprise while pointing at her belly. "You mean you are…"

Margaret nodded as she chuckled. "Mn. I'm pregnant. I came here to tell your father the good news."

Hearing her confirming it, Fredrinn was pleasantly surprised. "Congratulations, mother. I bet father will be ecstatic when he hears this." He smiled.

Fredrinn temporarily put all issues at the back of his mind and chatted with his mother on the way to his father's office.

Upon their arrival, Fredrinn knocked on the door as he whispered to his mother. "I already visited him this morning so I won't be following you inside. It's also best if you two chat privately."

Margaret nodded and patted his arm.

After she entered the office, Fredrinn turned his gaze to Sir Tyrell and said. "Sir Tyrell, don't let anyone disturb them."

"Yes, my lord." Tyrell nodded seriously.

Fredrinn nodded at the woman beside him before he left.

'Is that umbrella girl my mother's new assistant? Nevermind. I'll ask my mother next time…' Fredrinn didn't know her name so he conveniently gave her the nickname 'umbrella girl'.

Fredrinn was happy to hear that her mother was expecting a child. Just the thought of doting on his younger sibling made him so excited.

He hummed a modern song from his homeworld as he headed out of the main mansion.

As soon as he stepped out of the mansion, he saw the carriages of Gunnar's group heading to the back of the mansion.

Seeing this, he went back inside and headed to the back door to take a shortcut. Once he was outside, his figure blurred and disappeared like smoke.

He later appeared near one of the tents where the victims of the Snake Gang were temporarily staying.

Not long later, the carriages finally stopped and the people inside jumped out one by one.

Gunnar being the first one to step out of the carriage quickly noticed Fredrinn in the corner of his eye. He immediately jogged over to his side and bowed his head. "My lord, we have completed our task."

Hearing this, Fredrinn grinned. "Great job. Where is the guy?"

"We tied him up inside the carriage to prevent him from escaping. Other than the target, we also captured some of his men." Gunnar responded.

"You have done well." Fredrinn patted his shoulder. "Lock them up for the time being. You guys should take some rest first. We can interrogate them tonight."

Gunnar nodded. "Yes, my lord!"

"Oh, by the way… Tell Kristine to come see me. I need her opinion on something important."

Gunnar nodded before he turned around and walked away.

"What gift should I prepare for my little sibling? Hmm…" Fredrinn pondered deeply while rubbing his chin. He looked even more excited than his mother.

A moment later, Kristine came to his side and greeted him. "My lord."

"You don't have to be formal when it's only the two of us, Kristine. I don't want us to be so distant." Fredrinn smiled at her.

Hearing this, Kristine nodded.

"Actually, I just want your opinion on something in particular… how do I say this? Hmm… What do you think will be a nice gift for a baby?"

Kristine raised an eyebrow. "Is it for your child?"

Fredrinn looked at her incredulously. He vehemently shook his head. "No way! I don't even have a wife yet. It's for… I can't tell you just yet. Anyway, I'm not sure if it is a boy or a girl so the gift should be something good for both genders."

Kristine rubbed his chin and furrowed her eyebrows. "How about a bracelet?" She spoke after a few seconds of thinking.

Hearing this, Fredrinn's eyes lit up. "That's a good idea! I'll prepare a special bracelet for the baby."