Zong Shen sat upon the Icecrown Throne.
The atmosphere in the throne hall was somewhat delicate.
His gaze swept across the hall below like ice.
The hall fell utterly silent.
Zong Shen paid no heed to the stagnant atmosphere.
He was far more interested in these court ministers, most of whom possessed Hero-level talent.
The Vigia Kingdom had stood in the Northern Frontier for thousands of years, gathering quite a few talented individuals within its court.
Some of them might once have been outstanding members of a certain family, some might have been generals promoted through merit, and others might have been scholars who inherited ancient knowledge.
They had all been hidden in the shadows, observing the changes upon the throne with suspicion, fear, or bewilderment.
Without the support of so many capable people, such a vast and decaying kingdom could not have continued operating.
He was in no hurry to deal with Yarogluk and those ministers.
Because a system prompt had already appeared in his mind.
```text [Kingdom-Level Side Quest: Vigia's Royal Power Has Been Renewed]
[Phase One: Sit upon the Icecrown Throne (Completed)]
[Reward Received: Base Loyalty of all Vigia Kingdom citizens +5 (Already in effect)]
[Phase Two: Palace Tour (In Progress)]
[Quest Description: As the new ruler, tour the core areas of Winter Imperial City, including the Icecrown Throne Hall, Royal Library, Grand Armory, Court Mage Tower, Imperial Guard Barracks, and Hall of Heroes.
During the tour, information on native Hero-level talents within these areas will be automatically triggered and recorded. You may also make preliminary contact with them or forcibly recruit them according to your will.]
[Quest Reward: Upon completing the tour, the Kingdom Management Interface · Vigia tab will be unlocked, granting a more detailed list of resources, population, military forces, and talents.
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