That night, they failed to find the Snow Ghost. The Snow Demon and Little Dream Dragon came up empty-handed, and before leaving, they cast a resentful glance at Russell.
If Russell had not lingered in the snowy forest for so long, they might have enjoyed a fine meal.
"Don't rush, don't rush, Snowflake. The Shanhe Trade Route is still long. You'll have your feast someday," Russell consoled her.
The next day, before dawn, Eric came to wake Russell. "My lord, if we're going to the snowy forest, we should set out now."
"Alright." Russell did not actually want to go.
That Phantom Beast was deliberately avoiding them. There was no way they could find it, but after thinking it over, he still decided to make the trip.
Whether they found it or not, it would still be good to hear a few more Phantom Beast Whispers.
Before the east had even begun to lighten, the two greeted the knights on watch and entered the snowy forest. They made another circuit but still found no trace of the Phantom Beast, not even the tracks of wild animals. There were scarcely any small creatures in this snowy forest.
"My lord, do you still feel like you're being watched?" Eric asked in a low voice. He truly sensed nothing unusual.
"Yes."
"Strange." Eric could not understand it.
He had communicated with the Gold-Silver Wolfdog Kevin, and Kevin had found nothing unusual either. This snowy forest was quiet and small, and did not seem like the kind of place that could hide anything.
Russell fell silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Instructor Eric, do you know what can resist the cold of the snowfields?"
Eric immediately replied in a low voice, "Battle Aura."
"Other than Battle Aura?"
"Clothes?"
"I mean, how could a