Nao's Child

"Hello, viewers."

On the chaotic livestream feed, a gigantic thunderbird swooped down with a shriek, its wings fanning out bolts of lightning!

"I am Clone Man, a reporter under Lord KYG, bringing you coverage of the 'Winter Disaster' occurring in central Siberia."

"For the Emperor!!"

The next second, an armored lieutenant of the iron guard shot into the sky like a cannonball;

The greatsword in his hand slammed viciously into the thunderbird's wing. Enduring the lightning coursing through it, he directly cleaved the supernatural creature out of the sky. Man and bird tumbled into a heap and began a bloody, savage, brutal close-quarters battle.

"Uh, Russia's superhumans are still as bold as ever."

As the violently shaking footage finally settled somewhat, reporter Clone Man's commentary came through.

Most of Russia's superhumans were of the "physical enhancement" type. It couldn't be helped—the environment here was simply too harsh, and the supernatural creatures were all incredibly tough. It was common for them to charge through spells and engage in close combat. Anyone lacking sufficient physical strength simply couldn't survive here.

Thus, the superhumans had simply trained their bodies relentlessly and charged in to fight hand-to-hand.

That was also why the Silvermane Guards were almost all clad in heavy armor: if you're a brother, come slash me!

No, that wasn't right.

If you're a brother, come slash people with me!

"Whale-Slaying Tyrant Fist!"

The enormous white bear arched its body, providing additional momentum for the person on its back;

The Emperor soared into the sky, Spiritual Power enveloping his entire body. He domineeringly pierced through the howling ice storm, carving a hollow passage through the air like a high-speed rail tunnel as he hurled a punch at the black dragon in the sky.

Following his fist, a surging tide of Spiritual Power erupted,