That night, Xuemya returned to Star Moon Fort. Instead of heading straight to the Main Castle, she first went to the Floating Battleship construction base in the Outer City District.
When she arrived, aside from the empty base, only fifty guards remained on duty.
Seeing Xuemya, the officer on duty quickly stepped forward, thumped his chest in salute, and said, "Madam."
"Where's the lord?"
"I do not know," the officer replied respectfully.
"Forget it."
After waving him off to continue his duties, Xuemya turned and headed toward the Main Castle.
At this hour, Velin was either sleeping in his room or reading storybooks in his study.
After thinking for a moment, Xuemya decided to check the study first.
At that moment, Velin lay on the bed, using magic to hold up a storybook and turning the page each time he finished one.
A porcelain plate sat beside him, with pastries on one side and fruit on the other.
Ten minutes later, the door opened.
Hearing the sound, Velin sat up, looked at Xuemya, and said, "You're back."
"Mm."
A smile appeared on Xuemya's face as she nodded slightly. With a flick of her finger, the door closed, and the mage robe draped over her automatically slipped off and flew onto the coat rack.
"Is something wrong?"
Hearing her husband's question, Xuemya did not answer immediately. Instead, she walked to the bedside, moved the porcelain plate aside, and then lay on top of him.
"I want to take the Ice Legion to wipe out the Monster Clans near Pink Lake."
Velin's eyes filled with suspicion, and he could not help asking, "Can you handle it?"
"Zeflin will command this battle, but it's the Ice Legion's first battle. No matter what, I, as its commander, have to be there."
Velin wrapped his