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Chapter 619 - 619 617 Frost Star Accompanies the Moon

Chapter 619: Chapter 617 Frost Star Accompanies the Moon Chapter 619: Chapter 617 Frost Star Accompanies the Moon “I never expected that you, in alliance with the Shadowflame Dragon, would actually defeat Shuang Da,” King Ares had returned to the Golden Palace.

Russell had also teleported over and began chatting with King Ares.

“It was thanks to Shadowflame’s desperate fight that allowed me to behead Shuang Da. Unfortunately, Shuang Da reattached his head and escaped.”

“No matter what, your achievement is enough to shake the entire Dragon Sleep Continent.”

“Your Majesty, how did your encounter with Shuang He go?”

“Shuang He was merely feinting, tying me and the Torrent down so I couldn’t assist you in the Grand Duchy of Shadowflame, so there was no desperate combat,” King Ares said. “However, I found although Shuang He’s body hasn’t changed, his strength seems to be greater than that of Shuang Ge.”

“Stronger than Shuang Ge?”

“Hmm, that being said, one cannot judge the strength of a Frost Giant from their height,” Russell stated.

“Indeed,” King Ares replied. “Shuang Da’s inevitable choice to assimilate the Snow Giant is probably not the mainstream cultivation method for Frost Giants. Moreover, Shuang He has killed a dragon before, his strength should have grown far beyond Shuang Da’s, yet he is only twenty meters tall.”

Comparing Shuang Ge, Shuang Da, Shuang He.

After their discussion, they had a general speculation.

The evolution of the Frost Giants, or rather, the cultivation method of the Frost Star natives, is quite peculiar. From Snow Troll to Frost Giant, there would be one qualitative change; from Frost Giant to Frost Titan, there would be another qualitative change; but Shuang Da’s sudden growth in size was just a quantitative change.

As for why Shuang He didn’t undergo a “quantitative change,” maybe he’s hidden that accumulation, waiting for the day it transforms qualitatively to erupt anew.

The more he hides, the more violent the eruption during the qualitative change, the higher the chances of becoming a Frost Titan.

“You killed Shuang Ge, repeatedly defeated Shuang Da, and even confiscated Shuang He’s Extreme Ice Holy Artifact. Grand Duke Russell, you truly are the nemesis of the Frost Giants.” King Ares remarked as they talked about the Extreme Ice Holy Artifacts.

Russell smiled slightly: “I still don’t know what use this Extreme Ice Holy Artifact has.”

“Right now we indeed don’t know its uses, but having the Extreme Ice Holy Artifact in our hands is the greatest use.”

During the subsequent Thunder Voice Conference, Russell released detailed information about this invasion battle for everyone to reference, simultaneously warning, “The Frost Giants wielding the Extreme Ice Holy Artifact possess the strength to breach the Grand Duchy; everyone must take this seriously.”

There was little more he could help with.

Upon returning to Cigar Manor, Russell while recuperating also spent time accompanying Hape at the Greentown Garden Cold Spring Point, and occasionally revisited Qinqiu Province, touring the Warm Enclave developed by the Harpy.

Then it was a waiting game, waiting for Little Dream Dragon’s volcanic eruption.

In the following days, the Thunder Voice Conference continually broadcasted grim news.

Following the Molten Fire Duchy, Ice Crystal, and Starlight Duchy, the fourth and fifth Grand Duchies simultaneously fell to the Twin Snow Giants’ Legion. Dragons fallen, volcanoes extinguished, and millions of people were soon to lose their homelands.

Even if neighboring countries were willing to accept refugees, the migration across the Snowfield was inherently an extremely dangerous affair.

Who knew how many would be forever buried under the Snowfield.

“How is our migration preparation progressing?” Russell gathered the Cabinet to inquire about the Molten Fire Duchy’s relocation efforts.

“Your Highness, the first batch of relocators, composed of strong middle-aged and young people, have already entered the trade routes under arrangements by Viscount Fred. They are both travelling and building the Ice and Snow Great Wall to facilitate subsequent population migration,” Baron Geweidasi, Chief Executive, reported.

“The second batch of relocators will primarily be responsible for transporting supplies. Last year’s agricultural harvest in the Molten Fire Duchy was quite good, and we’ve now mobilized all stored food sufficient to support the migration journey.”

Pausing, he continued, “The subsequent food supplies will need to be provided by our Grand Duchy.”

“That’s only appropriate. Their little spirits, the Spirit Insects, have all been sent to our Grand Duchy, so naturally, their food should be supplied by us,” Russell seriously stated. “Launch a nationwide food rationing system, excluding necessary iceburn liquor, the Grand Duchy will commence total prohibition for three years!”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

“Remember, when I say total prohibition, starting today, not a single drop of liquor is to be brewed, including in Red Castle, no one is allowed to drink unless they are on the Snowfield. If discovered, regardless of who, they will face the highest punishment!”

“But what about the Enclave Province, Your Highness?” Baron Geweidasi asked, somewhat hoping for a different answer.

“The same,” Russell’s gaze was stern. “I will issue the Golden Imperial Edict, and you will convey my stance to all nobility. Three to five years, once we get through this food crisis, the food rationing system will naturally be lifted. During these three to five years, everyone must endure!”

“Yes, Your Highness,” Baron Geweidasi’s face showed distress. Abstaining from alcohol was like taking half of everyone’s life away.

Following that, Russell convened various Cabinet Ministers to question each in turn.

He caught up on the progress of various affairs of the Grand Duchy of Shadowflame.

At last, he said to Industry Minister Roland, “Big brother, you and father need to lead by example, resolutely resisting any wine banquets… especially father, if he really wants to drink, let him go drink on the Snowfield, where there’s no prohibition.”

Roland laughed, “I personally have no problems with it, but I dare say, soon, many taverns will be built on the Snowfield.”

“That’s fine, as long as it’s not excessive. If it does get excessive, my sword can slay Frost Titans and can naturally slay the gluttonous as well,” Russell said. As long as the food supply keeps up, he could turn a blind eye to feasting and drinking on the Snowfield.

But if the food supply can’t keep up and they still dare to waste food on brewing and drinking alcohol, then they shouldn’t blame him for being ruthless.

At that moment, a servant came to report, “Your Highness, it’s time for the Thunderous Industrial Conference, and the kings as well as grand dukes from all nations are waiting for you.”

“Hmm, I know,” Russell nodded, then saw his elder brother Roland out the door before heading to the Thunder Sound Station himself.

Subsequently, five grand duchies had fallen, five dragons had perished, and the humans suffered tremendous losses.

But this was merely the prelude to the arrival of the Frost Star; a massive crisis was still looming, thus humanity must save itself. As a tall individual, Russell too could not escape this responsibility and must arm humanity with all his might.

Industrialization was his current solution.

Only time would tell if it was enough.

But regardless, they had to start somewhere.

Upon arriving at the Thunder Sound Station, besides Russell, many grand scholars and scholars were also present, promptly standing up to greet him.

“No need for formalities, everyone. You are all great scholars in your own right and pioneers helping with industrialization,” Russell said smilingly. These scholars were striving hard for the industrialization of Shadowflame Duchy.

It was through this group that the roars of trains, speeding automobiles, and ever-increasing factories existed.

And all kinds of industrial products.

Thunder Sound Machines, astronomical telescopes, demon-tracking towers, radios… fertilizers, matches, steel, spinning wheels, enamel, rubber…

And there were many more industrial products under development.

“The upcoming Thunderous Industrial Conference is aimed at inviting all nations part of the Thunder Voice Conference to promote and guide these nations in developing industrialization. The contents of the meeting will be simultaneously broadcast to all nations.”

Russell cleared his throat, “So, everyone, please speak freely with me and summarize our existing industrial layout and look forward to the future blueprint of industrialization!”

“Yes, Your Highness!” the scholars responded in unison.

One hour for summarizing the past and another for looking toward the future, plus an extended question and answer session due to repeated delays. Faced with the enthusiasm from various nations, this Thunderous Industrial Conference lasted until 8 o’clock in the evening before coming to an end.

Of course.

What truly mobilized the enthusiasm of kings and grand dukes was Russell’s prior publicity, declaring that his ability to defeat Shuang Da was because industrialization had strengthened the power of the Shadowflame Dragon, protecting the Shadowflame Duchy.

Thus, those kings and grand dukes, especially those without dragons, were most enthusiastic, practically begging Russell to come over and help govern their countries.

“Phew, I hope that these seeds of industrialization will germinate in all countries,” Russell stretched his limbs.

At that moment, another servant came to inform him, “Your Highness, Director Sullivan requests your audience.”

“This late?” Russell was just preparing to go home for dinner, “Nevermind, let him come.”

Soon after, having been promoted to the director of the National Astronomical Observatory of the Shadowflame Duchy and to grand scholar, Sullivan, led by the servants, entered the side hall.

After bowing, he immediately reported, “Your Highness, based on our forecasts, the Frost Star has completed its docking within the solar system. From its current trajectory, it will dock into Dragon Star’s orbit and complete the co-orbit.”

“Co-orbit?” Russell frowned.

“Yes, we have captured a trace of its trajectory. Over three consecutive nights, Frost Star’s trajectory coincided with the moon’s trajectory for a brief period,” Sullivan said, “Your Highness, might I suggest you visit the astronomical observatory to observe the moon personally?”

Russell nodded, “Let’s go, to the observatory.”

The national astronomical observatory was set up just outside the northern archway of Red Castle in a small town, with a high tower being directly constructed for stargazing from the top.

Taking the elevator up to the observation platform at the top of the tower, Russell quickly saw the phenomenon of Frost Star accompanying the moon through the astronomical telescope.

In fact, even with the naked eye, one could see a bright spot beside the moon.

“From the Frost Star eclipse to the Frost Star accompanying the moon, Frost Star is gradually drawing closer to our Dragon Star,” Sullivan sighed, “However, our high-power astronomical telescopes have noticed changes in brightness. It seems that Frost Star has not completely crossed the interdimensional portal yet.”

The scholars in the field of astronomy had reached a consensus: Frost Star was not a planet from the solar system but an invader from an interdimensional portal.

It just hasn’t completed the last step of crossing, hence at this moment, Frost Star is in a state of overlap between two star systems.

“What will be the final result of Frost Star accompanying the moon?” Russell asked while observing.

“The most likely scenario is that Dragon Star and Frost Star will come close enough that the Frost Snow Giants Legion could directly leap through space and descend on Dragon Star, plundering everything on it… Perhaps, after they have plundered all the resources, Frost Star will cross back through the interdimensional portal and leave this place,” Sullivan said with a bitter smile.