The Herb King

Other than Olivia who got a special admission, the other kids also passed their examinations with splendid results. Their test results shocked the applicants and the teachers, making them gain a small amount of reputation.

Aethelwolf handed the academy matters to the teachers and he went home with the kids.

"Let's go back home." Aethelwolf turned his gaze to Madilyn and said. "I'll leave everything in your hands. Just tell me if you need something."

"Yes, Headmaster." Madilyn bowed and sent them off.

On their way to the mansion, Aethelwolf was thinking about what he should do with the Maynard Household. He believe that Joseph Maynard wasn't the kind of person who wouldn't retaliate after being humiliated. He had to prepare some countermeasures in case that person does something.

"Albert, how are the solitary experts you recruited recently?" He asked.

"I talked with seven of them, but only four of them accepted our proposal. I can try to talk with them again." Albert replied.

"What about Fast Sword?" Aethelwolf was more interested in that person since he was quite famous among the solitary experts.

"He rejected all of my invitations and no one knows where is he staying right now. I went to their previous home, but the place is already empty. Do you want me to ask His Highness Calvin's help to track the whereabouts of Fast Sword?" Albert was also curious about this person. Despite having no support from rich households, Fast Sword managed to become a Level 4 Esper. What would happen if he gains the support of Aethelwolf who possesses so many miraculous pills? Albert could already imagine what kind of progress the man would have if he receives Aethelwolf's help.

Aethelwolf pondered deeply after hearing this. The Lassiter Household doesn't have its own intelligence-gathering unit so they could only ask for the second prince's help to search for Fast Sword. He could try asking for Julie Irish's help, but he was afraid that the girl might try to take advantage of him.

"It looks like we need to create our own intelligence-gathering unit. Albert, who do you think is the best person to lead this group among the Level 4 Espers in our household?"

Albert thought for a moment before answering. "If you don't mind, I can lead this new unit for you and I'll let Ramiel take my post. He's been doing a great job lately as the Vice Leader of our force. I believe he can lead our force better than me." He sensed that this was an opportunity for him since what Aethelwolf lacked at the moment was information.

(Ramiel Sigurd is one of the four strongest hunters from the Hunter Association who joined them recently.)

Aethelwolf was a bit surprised by this. "Oh? You think so highly of Ramiel? I thought that guy was only good at fighting." He was very busy and even his free time was spent teaching Olivia and his students. His impression of Ramiel was that he was a fearless and intimidating warrior.

Albert smiled as he said. "Ramiel might not be good at devising complicated strategies, but he is quite knowledgeable in group hunting and he also has experience in large-scale warfare since he was once a sergeant of the Leone Empire's army. He is a fast learner so Ramiel should be able to quickly adapt to being the leader of the force. I will train him for a month to make sure that everything goes perfectly."

Aethelwolf was satisfied by Albert. He recruited Albert in hopes that he could use his knowledge as a high-ranking commander to manage the Lassiter Household's armed forces.

Albert has been a great leader of the force and he was also good at socializing with his subordinates. Under his leadership, their armed force developed steadily and they could even handle the elite forces of the empire now.

"Let's talk more about this once we get home." Aethelwolf muttered.

Suddenly, Aethelwolf noticed an abnormality in the [Virtual Map].

"Someone is tailing us." He whispered to Aenwyn.

The elven princess' eyes narrowed when she heard this. "Do you want me to deal with them?" She said coldly.

Aethelwolf shook his head. "They are not enemies." He said. The group tailing them was registered as blue dots in the [Virtual Map] which indicated that they were not an enemy group.

Princess Aenwyn stared at him silently. "How do you know that?" She asked.

Aethelwolf smiled at her. "That's a secret." He replied teasingly.

The princess still looked calm after being teased by him. She then looked away from him and remained silent.

Soon, the group arrived at the mansion and Aethelwolf summoned all the Level 4 Espers in the Household including Hyacinth, Rendell, and his father, Anton Lassiter.

Excluding Aethelwolf and Albert, the Lassiter Household has eight Level 4 Espers. His father was only a Level 3 Esper, but Aethelwolf planned to give the remaining pills he saved up to help him reach Level 4.

"I called all of you here since I will assign you guys to different roles. Our Lassiter Household has grown into a sizable group and I would need your help in managing the household." Aethelwolf said as he looked at the people in front of him. They were the strongest experts under his command and they would soon become the central figures of the household.

Other than Anton and Albert, everyone's eyes shone with excitement. The four solitary experts who had just recently joined them were also surprised. They thought that Aethelwolf wouldn't give them any position for a long time since they were new to the household, but it seems like Aethelwolf didn't mind this fact.

"First, I'd like to officially appoint Hyacinth as the Head Maid and Finance Manager of our household. She will be handling all of the businesses we own and she is also responsible for supervising our workers and servants. Hyacinth, this is your new contract. You just need to sign it." Aethelwolf smiled as he handed a piece of paper to Hyacinth.

"Thank you so much for your trust, Sir Aethelwolf!" Hyacinth couldn't believe that she would become an important figure. She was eternally grateful to Aethelwolf because this man changed her fate.

The others clapped their hands as they congratulated her.