Liszt did not have to wait long.
The five vampires had already flown back from Ice Pear City, bringing the results of their investigation.
Bloody Mary had vaguely seized the leading position among the vampire servants and reported, "My lord, Count, we did not dare approach the Clearwater Sword Saint, but we unexpectedly discovered that he was receiving three people dressed as magicians in the castle's drawing room. Judging by the Clearwater Sword Saint's attitude, their statuses seemed equal."
"Equal status?" Liszt raised an eyebrow. Magicians who could stand on equal footing with a Sword Saint were very likely Grand Magicians. "Any other information?"
"From what we learned, something rather interesting was that the Clearwater Sword Saint had not known beforehand that you would launch an attack, my lord. Snow Pear Castle's defenses were very lax."
Before Bloody Mary could finish, Peggy suddenly cut in ahead of her. "But midway through, a shifty-looking man entered the drawing room and said something to the Clearwater Sword Saint. The Clearwater Sword Saint then swiftly ordered the castle placed under martial law, and many supplies from Ice Pear City were moved into Snow Pear Castle."
Liszt understood. "Looks like the rats leaked the news. Snow Pear Castle has made preparations."
Leewilliam frowned. "There are actually three Grand Magicians, and the Clearwater Sword Saint has also been alerted. Liszt, what do you think of this battle?"
With a faint smile, Liszt said easily, "Father, there is nothing worth being surprised about. Assemble at dawn and besiege the castle! Snow Pear Castle has one Sword Saint and three Grand Magicians, but with Father and me joining forces, plus the Blizzard Beast squad, they are no match for us!"
Seizing the moment, Bloody Mary said, "My lord, do not forget your vampire servants. At dawn, we