After leaving Black Horse Snow Forest, the party traveled across the snowfields for two days before entering the territory of the Scorching Torrent Kingdom.
Russell could clearly feel the radiating power of the Scorching Dragon. Even upon the snowfields, it brought a sense of reassurance.
"We've successfully arrived in the Scorching Torrent Kingdom." Cousin Mel let out a breath. "I thought Frost Da might attack a future big shot like you. Didn't expect us to cross the snowfields without a hitch. I'm actually a little disappointed."
Riding atop Simulated Nightmare Beast Dragon Sembra, Russell smiled. "That only means I'm not a big shot yet. Frost Da doesn't consider me worth noticing."
"It will regret it. It will regret not strangling you in the cradle while you were still weak."
"Haha, even if I stood right here, Frost Da still couldn't kill me." Russell smiled confidently. The Dark Dreamscape was the foundation of his invincibility.
They traveled for another three days.
The party finally entered the familiar Warm Enclave, home to the first Shadowflame Scale Tower—the territory of Baron Boske Bagrass, Baron Wildcat: Cat's Eye Emerald.
"Lord Russell, Lord Mel, you've traveled a long way and must be exhausted. Please, hurry into the castle and rest!" Baron Boske had sent people to wait at the edge of his territory early on, and they swiftly led Russell's party to Emerald Castle.
"Baron Boske, sorry for the trouble." Russell responded with a smile.
Baron Boske laughed heartily. "For a High Dragon Domain Lord who has opened the future path of the Knight's Path to visit Emerald Castle is Emerald Castle's honor!"
He then introduced a middle-aged knight beside him. "This is Sir Age Xuánfùhuā, younger brother of Pheasant Earl."
Sir Age Xuánfùhuā stepped forward and struck his chest in salute. "Lord Mel and