In Dreams, Unaware That Autumn Had Deepened; How Could Lingering Feelings Be for Another... Joshua: ????

Frost Country.

After Shael returned to White Frost Deer City, she began planning the second exploration of the XueRong Mountain Range.

But after discussing it with the generals of Bastion Fortress, she discovered that even at the fastest, it would take three days to fully prepare the expedition team.

"Speed up the preparations."

After leaving that instruction once more, Shael walked out of White Frost Deer City's castle.

For half the year, this city was blanketed in heavy snow, and today was no exception.

Standing on White Frost Deer City's snow-covered streets, Shael could see Aserkelo floating in the distant sky.

Shael found that she was unexpectedly calm now. It was just that after everything in White Frost Deer City had stabilized, she felt somewhat... bored.

Shael ordered the soldiers in the castle not to follow her and wandered alone through the lightly snowing streets.

"Your Majesty!"

"It's Her Majesty Shael..."

The residents on White Frost Deer City's streets recognized at a glance the king rumored to be cold and merciless. With fear and respect, they retreated to the other side of the street.

Shael merely nodded in acknowledgment. The snow had not robbed the city of its vitality; plenty of citizens still moved along the streets.

When she reached a street corner, a little girl suddenly ran up to her.

"For you!"

The girl looked no older than six. She held a pale white edelweiss in her hand, and there was still some unwiped mucus on her face.

"Litan... what are you doing? Come back here, quickly!"

The girl's mother instantly went pale at the sight. Shael, however, crouched down expressionlessly, and after lowering herself to the girl's height, accepted the flower from her hand.

After giving the flower to Shael, the girl immediately ran back to her mother,