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THE GRAND STORY OF THE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE ADVENTURES OF BARON BRITPOP BLASTFURNACE
Grand Duke Gruston Goatbeard
Baron Britpop Blastfurnace • Part 3
Grand Duke Gruston Goatbeard
Cleaned up and freshly attired, I renewed my efforts to start my adventure. The vine attack made me realize a companion would be helpful, so I summoned Andelbert.
“Andelbert. You have proven yourself invaluable, and I would be pleased to have you accompany me on my journey. If you are willing.”
“My Lord, I am in your service and will do as you wish.”
I knew this would be his reply, so I said, “This trip is unplanned and may be full of unknown dangers. I cannot, in good conscience, require it. I only ask.”
“There is nothing I would like better, Lord.”
“Excellent. I am looking forward to the company. Have Amelia prepare a lunch for you, gather anything you require, and meet me here in fifteen minutes.”
As I waited on Andelbert, my mind drifted back to my narrow escape from death. It only confirmed my desire to experience more of the world while I had the chance. So after a scant five minutes — Andelbert was apparently eager to start — we headed out.
