Advancing to Phantom Beast Knight, mastering the magic—Wind Walk, and evolving Dream Walk into the Dream Escape Technique—could be called three joys arriving at once.
Under the moonlight, Russell found Eric, and the two returned to the station together.
"My lord, how are you feeling?"
"Very good. Phantom Beast Knights truly are powerful. When we go to war this time, I'll be able to contribute much more." Russell smiled.
"After we reach Fire Ant Swamp, if battle does not begin immediately, please continue your efforts, my lord. Work hard on Battle Qi Sword Control, Battle Qi Armor Transformation, and Phantom Beast Fusion. Only then can you fully wield a Phantom Beast Knight's power."
"All right. I won't slack off." Russell readily accepted the advice.
Eric added in a muffled voice, "Now that you have advanced, my lord, please take back command of the support unit."
"No. When it comes to commanding battles, I still have much to learn. If it were a mission to clear the trade route, I could confidently put myself into practice. But this is a life-or-death war, so you should remain in command."
Russell knew his own limits very well in this regard. He was no military strategist, and he still had much to learn.
There was no need for him to blindly meddle.
After returning to the station, Russell first reported the good news to his father, Baron Roman. "Father, I have successfully advanced to Phantom Beast Knight."
"Excellent!" Baron Roman said delightedly. He had been waiting for this for several days. "Advancing to Phantom Beast Knight gives you greater ability to protect yourself. Conditions at the station are poor, so when we return to Fluorite Castle, I'll celebrate your advancement properly."
"All right."
"This is undoubtedly good news before the war, but Russell, you