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Chapter 221: Chapter 220 Military Preparedness Chapter 221: Chapter 220 Military Preparedness Snow Giant Da!

As the name was called out, everyone in the Hot Spring Villa changed color.

Even though Russell and others had not experienced the Battle of Fallen Stars and did not know how cruel the fight was at that time, nearly everyone in the Grand Duchy had grown up listening to terrifying stories about Snow Giants, and everyone had a shadow in their heart about them.

“Snow Giant Da?” Roson asked with wide eyes, “What does that mean, what’s this discussion about Snow Giant Da about?”

“I don’t know, Sir didn’t say,” the Messenger Knight shook his head.

Lady Ingrid quickly regained her composure, “Roson, Russell, don’t ask anymore, quickly go to Fluorescent Castle.”

“Yes, mother,” Roson nodded.

Russell also quickly stood up and together with his uncle Roson, they walked toward the small castle in the manor. Then Roson mounted his Fantasy Beast—the Golden Gleam Leopard Cat, and Russell mounted Unicorn Polly, and they quickly left Great Wind Manor and headed straight for Fluorescent Castle.

The Golden Gleam Leopard Cat was not very large, a little smaller than a warhorse, but it had the cool and domineering appearance of a feline creature.

However, running side by side with Unicorn Polly, it seemed a bit awkward.

“This Fantasy Beast you picked up in the Snow Forest is indeed quite handsome. I always envied my brother and Chris’s Nightmare Specter Horses, and now I have to start envying your unicorn,” Uncle Roson’s gaze involuntarily turned towards the Unicorn.

It could run through the void without its hooves touching the ground, combining the wonders of both a warhorse and flight.

“Uncle, when will you be able to advance to second-layer?” Russell asked.

“Difficult.”

“Very difficult?”

“You haven’t made a pact with a Fantasy Beast, so you don’t understand the difficulty of Prime Breath cultivation,” Roson sighed. “Prime Breath is an amalgamation of Battle Qi and elemental energy, and the most important aspect of cultivation is the synergy of our spirits. Without perfect synchronization, it’s impossible to maintain mental balance.”

Roson had been bonded with the Golden Gleam Leopard Cat for many years. As Baron Youguang’s brother, it wouldn’t be difficult for him to make a pact with a second Fantasy Beast.

But without sufficient cultivation mastery, it was all for nothing.

Roson looked down at the Golden Gleam Leopard Cat running with full concentration, his tone melancholic: “I’ve been bonded with Cob for more than a decade, and to this day I still can’t achieve a perfect mental synchronization. It’s probably impossible for me in this lifetime.”

Without perfect mental synchronization, one cannot initiate a new pact, and naturally, it’s impossible to advance from a regular first-layer Mythical Beast Knight to a second-layer high-ranking Mythical Beast Knight.

“Is that so…” Russell frowned slightly.

Making a pact with a Fantasy Beast wasn’t something he needed to worry about, whether it was Unicorn Polly or the Red-eyed Rat King Jerry, he could choose either of them.

Other Great Knights needed to cultivate a tacit understanding and gain the recognition of the Fantasy Beast when making a pact.

However, as the master of Jerry and Polly, tacit understanding and recognition were simply not a problem. As long as his Battle Qi chains were well cultivated, he could conclude the pact.

But.

Whether he could achieve perfect mental synchronization with the bonded Fantasy Beast was something Russell couldn’t guarantee.

“However, it should not be difficult for me, after all, I have the Beast Whisperer skill, which allows me to listen to the hearts of Fantasy Beasts anytime… and I also have the Little Dream Dragon as a solid backing. Making a pact with even five Fantasy Beasts to reach the ultimate fifth-layer high-ranking Mythical Beast Knight should not be difficult!”

Of course, this was just an ideal state; Russell still had to prepare himself for the possibility of failure.

Great Wind Manor wasn’t far from Fluorescent Castle, and as the uncle and nephew chatted, they arrived at the archway of Fluorescent Castle.

They then quickly entered Fluorescent Castle.

“Sir Roson, Mr. Russell,” Carter the old butler greeted the two, “My lord along with Sir Sally, Sir Utreras, and two head knights are already waiting in the conference room.”

“Alright.”

Upon entering the conference room, Russell frowned.

He saw Mr. Ross’s big head poking in through the window, clearly indicating that Mr. Ross was also a member of the meeting.

Huff, huff!

Just as Russell frowned upon seeing Mr. Ross, Mr. Ross also seemed to bristle at the sight of Russell. However, perhaps having grown used to Russell’s newfound presence, he did not provoke Russell this time.

“Alright, now that everyone is here, let’s start the meeting,” Baron Roman took his seat at the head of the conference roundtable.

“Big brother, what exactly is going on?” Roson was the first to speak, “Has Snow Giant Da appeared, or is there some other calamity?”

“You guessed correctly, Snow Giant Da has indeed emerged,” said Baron Roman with a somber face. “And not just emerged, it hasn’t strayed far from us at all, sleeping in the snowfields in the northwest of the Grand Duchy.”

“Northwest? How far is that from the Fire Ant Swamp?” asked Lord Sally.

The Fire Ant Swamp lay to the northwest of the Volcanic Oasis, within the territory of Baron Swan Quinbylf Flame-shadow.

“It’s not far, roughly a hundred kilometers from the Fire Ant Swamp, well within the range of the Lightning Attraction Point.”

“Lightning Attraction Point?” Russell was puzzled.

Baron Roman took a moment to explain, “The force of the earth is constantly being emitted, which then converges in the clouds, returning to the earth with the release of thunder and lightning…”

Therefore, Red Castle would send Flying Dragon Knights beyond the existing territories of the Grand Duchy to attract lightning, hoping to bring in enough of the earth’s energy.

First, to augment the Grand Duchy’s territory with the earth’s energy, aiding the land in nurturing even more magical creations.

Second, in hopes that one day, new hot springs and bipedal flying dragons would be nurtured outside the territory, establishing another area as warm and welcoming as the Glowing Valley.

“Who would have thought that the grievously injured Snow Giant Da would be lurking right within the range of the Lightning Attraction Point, and now it has broken through the ice,” Baron Roman looked around at all present. “Even though Snow Giant Da has not yet invaded the Grand Duchy’s territory… it’s only a matter of time.”

Lord Sally immediately asked, “How has Red Castle decided to respond?”

“From Red Castle’s end, the Duke himself has entered the volcano to awaken the Shadowflame Dragon and report this matter. Meanwhile, messengers have been sent to inform all noble lords to proceed to Red Castle for discussion. Once the meeting concludes, I will take Mr. Ross to Red Castle.”

“Are we to face another battle of ice and fire?” Lord Uterras said with a grave expression.

“Whether there will be a great battle depends on Snow Giant Da’s actions, but regardless, the Grand Duchy must enter a state of military preparedness,” Baron Roman replied, standing up and walking over to the Clay Dragon’s head near the window. He spoke seriously, “We in Glowing Valley must also immediately prepare for war… Gentlemen, return to your respective estates and summon your knights at once.”

“Yes, Sir!” the Lords responded in unison.

Russell also joined in the response.

Baron Roman glanced at Russell again. If possible, he did not wish for Russell to be thrown into battle so soon.

After all, Russell hadn’t even successfully completed his training to become a Great Knight.

However, the crisis brought by Snow Giant Da was a responsibility no knight of the Grand Duchy could flee from. So Baron Roman said no more, instead issuing a command, “After the Knight Regiment assembles, Roson will lead the team for daily drills without pause, until my orders are conveyed back!”

“Yes, Sir!”

“That’s all, meeting adjourned,” said Baron Roman with a wave of his hand.

He then patted Mr. Ross’s head, “I will need your escort on this journey. It will also be a good opportunity to meet your old friends.”

One by one, the attendees left the conference room, heading back to their manors to gather their knights.

Russell was no exception.

The awakening of Snow Giant Da concerned the safety of the entire Shadowflame Grand Duchy. As a knight, regardless of whether he was loyal to the Duke or Baron Roman, he had to contribute his strength to this matter.

“Ice cream, I hope the Shadowflame Dragon can hold the line,” Russell thought as Unicorn Polly dashed like the wind, feeling the M-shaped mark on his left palm begin to heat up, he couldn’t help but pray silently.

“If the Shadowflame Dragon can hold the line, it will buy us the time we need to develop!”