The desolate snowfield was not devoid of human traces.
As Russell knew, beyond the borders of the Shadowflame Grand Duchy lay many Lightning Rod Points that had been artificially excavated and established. Wyvern Knights often came to draw down lightning, channeling the power filling heaven and earth into the ground.
This power drawn down from the sky would gradually merge with the Shadowflame Dragon's power, helping the Shadowflame Dragon expand its sphere of influence.
Especially as the Shadowflame Grand Duchy grew increasingly prosperous, producing more and more magical creations and becoming ever richer in magic, the better the lightning-drawing effect became.
"Look, over there. That should be a Lightning Rod Point!" Russell quickly spotted a long spear planted atop the Ice Cap. "The Lightning Rod Gun is still there. A Wyvern Knight must have planted it not long ago. Given enough time, the Lightning Rod Gun will be melted by lightning."
Patting Rosai's neck, Russell said, "Let's go down and take a look. I might have to take on lightning-drawing missions myself someday."
Rosai dove down.
After becoming a Wyvern Knight, one gained great status and power, but also had to shoulder dangerous obligations.
Drawing lightning was one of a Wyvern Knight's duties. Every year, many Wyvern Knights traveled to the outskirts of the Shadowflame Grand Duchy's territory, continually planting Lightning Rod Guns to guide the power evaporating from Earth Power into the sky back underground through lightning.
"This Lightning Rod Gun doesn't look particularly special, but it contains abundant magic within."
To inspect the Lightning Rod Gun clearly, Russell even consumed a Hail Bead and activated Dream Gaze.
The magical light within the Lightning Rod Gun bloomed, bringing every detail into view.
"Cool. The main body is forged from thirty-six kinds of metal, with eighteen gemstones embedded in the