In the Ancient Whispering Forest and the snowfields beyond the Windfire Kingdom, Russell returned disappointed.
"Your Majesty Russell, Ci Xin did indeed appear here, but Fire Dragon and I failed to stop him before you arrived." King Reins of Windfire, seated upon the Fire Dragon's throne, apologized to Russell.
"It's fine." Russell waved a hand. "There will always be another chance."
King Reins said, "Your Majesty Russell, since you have come to my Windfire Kingdom, why not stay here today and let me properly entertain you? Several of my granddaughters have just come of age and greatly admire you."
King Reins was exceedingly handsome.
Russell narrowed his eyes. He knew the other man was trying to use a honey trap on him, and he had no intention of giving him the opportunity.
"Still, I really do want to stay for a while and comprehend the power of the fire element within Fire Volcano."
With that thought, he decisively said, "King Reins, there is no need for a banquet. Once we have dealt with Frost Star, we can drink to our hearts' content. I intend to study swordsmanship in Fire Volcano, so please make the arrangements convenient."
"Your Majesty Russell, what are you saying? Convenient? Of course it is convenient!" King Reins laughed heartily.
He then personally led Russell into Fire Volcano and specially arranged a platform where Russell could study swordsmanship without disturbance.
He let Shadowflame Dragon and Fire Dragon glare wide-eyed at each other.
Meanwhile, Russell laid his sword across his knees and studied the power of the fire element represented by Fire Dragon, seeking to grasp its mysteries.
When night fell.
The people arranged by King Reins brought food, but they were a pair of twin ladies with fiery red hair. Curvaceous and lovely, dressed in magnificent and