Snow Giant Da had arrived.
But the news had not been disclosed to the common folk. This was a responsibility the knights had to bear; the people only needed to tend their fields in peace.
Of course.
If the knights failed to hold the line and the Shadowflame Grand Duchy collapsed, the people would most likely not survive either. Still, being happy for one more day was better than living every day in fear of Snow Giant Da's invasion.
"Charles, I'll leave the territory's administrative affairs to you. I'm taking the knights to Fluorite Castle for field training. I'll notify you if there's any news."
"Yes, my lord."
Russell then assembled Eric, Grove, and four knight retainers, preparing to head to Fluorite Castle and join the Knight Order for training.
To his surprise, Katie chased after them. "My lord, take me with you for the field training. I'm a knight too."
Russell glanced at Katie.
This twenty-eight-year-old female knight had originally looked mature, like a woman in her thirties. But ever since she had resumed cultivating Battle Aura, the lines beside her mouth had gradually faded. She was becoming younger and younger, even taking on a somewhat youthful look.
She had become much prettier overall.
"Your task now is to recover your former strength, then open up the seventh set of primary meridians and advance to Great Knight as soon as possible," Russell said. "Besides, as a female knight, this kind of large-scale field training is not suitable for you."
"I can't avoid hardship forever," Katie insisted.
"The territory also needs knights to defend it. You'll stay behind this time," Russell said firmly. Then he squeezed his legs against the unicorn's flanks, and Unicorn Polly shot forward.
Katie was left behind, her face full of unwillingness.
Seeing this, Charles softly