Whoosh!
The Wyvern Regiment's Wyvern Knights returned to Red Keep one after another. Then, together with the Cabinet Ministers, they passed through the underground passage and entered Shadowflame Volcano.
"Greetings, Your Highnesses!" The ministers and Wyvern Knights bowed to Russell and the Shadowflame Dragon. Every face was filled with excitement and fervor. After all, the Shadowflame Grand Duchy had just defeated an invading Frost Snow Troll legion.
Previously, news of the fall of the Molten Fire Grand Duchy, Ice Prism Grand Duchy, and Starlight Grand Duchy had left the nobles deeply unsettled.
Although Red Keep had sealed off the news internally, the nobles had clearly obtained information through various channels.
Deep down, everyone had worried that the Shadowflame Grand Duchy might become the next Molten Fire Grand Duchy.
But today, Russell and the Shadowflame Dragon had greatly boosted everyone's morale with a resounding defensive battle. They believed the Shadowflame Grand Duchy could weather this crisis, and they believed even more that Grand Duke Russell could protect them all.
After all.
Russell and the Shadowflame Dragon had yet to form a contract. Once they did, their strength would be beyond imagination.
"How were the Grand Duchy's losses?" Russell asked. His face was somewhat pale; Frost Da's casual strike had still inflicted considerable damage on him.
"Several estates in Mountain Province were damaged by the Frost Snow Troll legion. Several hundred people died, and several roads were damaged as well." Baron Gevidas, the Cabinet's Chief Executive, reported, "The Cabinet has already dispatched people to handle the aftermath."
"Mm. The compensation arrangements must be handled properly." Russell nodded.
"Your Highness, what exactly was the outcome of the battle?" Baron Roman asked. With the blizzard raging, they had not been able to see the details of the battle clearly.
"I beheaded Frost Da once,