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End of Winter Season, Aserkelo.

"Isn't it much warmer here than in Nolan...?"

The moment Joshua passed through the Aserkelo Teleportation Portal, he took off his scarf.

Nolan's climate had gradually entered winter, while Aserkelo's temperature remained fixed in spring—the most comfortable season of all.

"The outskirts of the city are protected by a Magic Barrier, which also regulates the temperature."

A white bird appeared on Joshua's shoulder. The instant it used its beak to preen its feathers, Black Shadow suddenly charged at Joshua.

Joshua immediately grabbed the white bird on his shoulder and threw it out. The next second, the Black Dragon Duke appeared in midair, caught the bird steadily, and stuffed it into his mouth.

"This time, it took him three minutes to notice you. Has the interval between meals gotten shorter?"

Another World Tree avatar appeared on Joshua's shoulder.

"His desire has diminished too. He's learning to control his urge to eat."

The white bird tilted its head as it watched the black dragon chewing on its own corpse.

"Lord Redri!"

Elder Enya, the Black Dragon Duke's temporary guardian, hurried over from the other side of the Forgotten Land.

Joshua stopped paying attention to the black dragon and turned to look toward the highest point of the Forgotten Land.

Some time had passed since Shael returned to the Frost Country, and Nolan's season had officially shifted from autumn into deep winter.

Joshua had been preparing the latest episode of Cat and Mouse with Ciri today when he received some good news... the city construction in the Beauty and the Demon area had been completed!

Earl Cruz had shown Joshua exactly what Steel Country efficiency meant.

The Forgotten Land had originally been a barren stretch of highland, but now a luxurious castle stood towering there.

Just as Joshua