Chapter 1949: When the Tiger is Away

"Young indeed, but the pressure he exudes is even stronger than Vice Lord Duffy," said the captain of the Black Armored Guard in a deep voice. "Captain, our Spirit Stones have been significantly reduced these days. Vice Lord Duffy claims it's by the new lord's order. Now that the new lord has arrived, our treatment will likely worsen," sighed another Black Armored Guard. "Although we've been shortchanged, our current treatment is still acceptable. We just need to do our duties and not worry about other matters," the captain of the Black Armored Guard waved his hand dismissively. In the main hall of the Lord's Manor, a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious purple and gold robes sat in the central seat. The man had a somewhat chubby face with well-maintained skin like a baby's. He wore a string of golden beads around his neck and several gem-studded rings on his fingers, exuding an air of wealth. Beside him were four beautiful maids. Two knelt down to massage his legs, while the other