Rossweisse Takes an Important Step

Although the empire has a vast territory, including a large, uninhabited grassland on its border with the Ice Grand Duchy, it is very suitable for cultivation.

But even if it remains barren, it will never be given to the duchy, no matter what price the duchy is willing to pay.

"Moreover, the duchy has over two million people. The Hero probably doesn't know how many of them are elderly, how many are infants, how many are minors... how many are suffering from illnesses..."

"How many of these people can survive the long journey through this blizzard?"

"That will inevitably leave behind a path of the dead paved with bones."

Qin Chu remained silent.

Near the capital of the Ice Grand Duchy, the fierce blizzard was so severe that it was extremely difficult for even healthy adults, let alone the elderly, children, and the sick, to move around. Every step required a great deal of effort, and they would soon become exhausted.

One wrong move and you could freeze to death in the snow, let alone the weaker creatures.

If the relocation is indeed chosen, it is uncertain whether even one-tenth of the empire's more than two million people will survive.

Oswald's face was filled with pain, seemingly as he thought of the disasters he had experienced recently.

Ordinary people struggle desperately, but the pressure on King Oswald was far more terrifying—a weight unimaginable to ordinary people. The lives of over two million people rested on his shoulders, enough to completely shatter a person's will.

Several seconds passed before Oswald seemed to have processed what he had just said, catching his breath slightly before speaking again, "The cold comes from the glaciers further north."

"I suspect there might be a problem in the Far-Northern Glacier Region. I've sent experts to investigate several times, but unfortunately, none of them have returned alive."

Oswald gave a self-deprecating smile, "Hero Excellency, I'm not afraid to admit it, but the Ice Grand Duchy isn't much better off than Hell right now."

"Even a Demonic Beast Lair deep within the glacier has been shut down; Magic Creature are unwilling to live in such places."

"The Ice Grand Duchy is now living day to day, praying that the cold will dissipate as soon as possible."

"Unfortunately, our prayers were not heard by the gods. The chill showed no sign of dissipating; in fact, it grew more terrifying every day. I have no idea when it will ever end."

"I had originally planned to hand over the work here to my sons after they returned, and then I would personally go to the glacier to investigate..."

There's a high probability they won't return.

Oswald already knew what the outcome would be, but as king, he had no room to back down.

If he could exchange his own life for the survival of a large number of the principality's citizens, Oswald would not hesitate for a moment.

Qin Chu pondered for a moment before raising his head and asking, "How much does His Majesty know about the depths of the glacier?"

Oswald shook his head. "Not many. It's just too cold over there. The deeper you go, the colder it gets. Even Grand Sage's magical shield could crack from the cold. It's not a place where any normal life can survive."

"There are no wild animals or other prey to hunt on the glacier, so the duchy rarely goes near there."

"After the incident deep in the glacier, I sent people in, but unfortunately none of them came back. Just two days ago, two women passed by and asked me about the situation on the glacier. I told them that the glacier was very dangerous and it was best not to go there, but those two women seemed very confident in their own abilities and refused my offer."

"But they never came back, perhaps... maybe they've already..."

Oswald was reluctant to speculate on such a possibility, but... that was indeed the most likely outcome.

As for how long this duchy could exist, even King Oswald didn't know.

This is normal. They are facing the power of Evil God. Although it is neither the Evil God's true form nor Evil God remains, but only some energy seeping out from the Evil God's Remnant Body buried deep in the glacier, this energy is beyond what ordinary people can withstand.

In the face of the power of Evil God, the power of ordinary people is as weak as an ant.

After drinking another glass of strong liquor, Qin Chu placed the glass on the table.

"Your Majesty, I came here to help Antasia resolve this disaster, but I cannot guarantee that I can handle it. I can only say that I will do my best."

Oswald's face immediately lit up with joy. "We are already extremely grateful to the Hero for his help, along with the two million residents of the duchy."

Qin Chu nodded and stood up. "In short, let's stop this damn blizzard first."

As he spoke, Qin Chu headed towards the door.

Angelica, Antia, and the Little Saya immediately followed behind, while only Oswald and Heidi wore strange expressions. Had the blizzard been stopped?

Are you kidding me?

This is a blizzard that has almost engulfed the entire royal city! You think you can just stop this kind of weather like that?

Even if the Hero is very strong, he couldn't do something like this, right?

The couple exchanged a glance and quickly followed from behind.

Outside the door, Qin Chu raised his head, gazing at the gray sky before him, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Suddenly he raised his hands and slapped them together.

The next instant, a terrifying and bizarre scene unfolded.

High in the sky, two giant hands appeared from the thick gray clouds, directly parting the dense cloud layer.

The bright, warm sunlight, unseen for more than ten days, shone through the parted clouds and once again bathed the city in its glow.

Oswald and Heidi stared wide-eyed, their mouths agape... What... what... what kind of power is this?

Transcendent Magic, Weather Manipulation!

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Chapter 509 Rosweisse Takes an Important Step

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Transcendent Magic, Weather Manipulation.

This is one of the few Transcendent Magic that does not have direct destructive power.

Its sole function is to directly alter the weather.

This is Transcendent Magic native to the Skyvault Continent. It's a pity that it lacks practicality and is extremely difficult to cultivate, so few magicians were willing to learn it, and it was eventually lost. In his previous life, Qin Chu found it by chance and learned it on the spot.

The dark clouds have dissipated, the howling wind has ceased, and bright sunshine is bathing the earth.

The thick snow became shimmering and sparkled with a bright luster, creating a strange and beautiful sight for a moment.

At that moment, Oswald, Heidi, and the other members around them were all moved to tears. They hadn't felt the warmth of the sun for over half a month.

Does it take a long time?

It's not very long.

But for the Ice Grand Duchy now, that radiant sunlight is its most precious treasure.

Bright light shone on my face, and although the surroundings were still icy cold, I could vaguely feel a warm and comforting temperature.

Is this the power of Hero?

They already knew the Hero was very strong, but who could have imagined he was this powerful? He simply clapped his hands casually, and the dark clouds dissipated, the wind and snow stopped, and the sun appeared.

If they had only harbored a tiny hope before, now that hope is growing.

But only Qin Chu frowned.

Although the snowstorm over the capital of the Ice Grand Duchy was forcibly reversed through Weather Manipulation, allowing the sun to shine brightly, the Ice Grand Duchy's problems were far from being solved.

Even without wind or snow, a chilling cold still permeated the air.

The chill was not dispelled.

The cold originating from the depths of the glacier continues to spread relentlessly, but the speed of its spread is not as dramatic as before due to the presence of the sun.

Unless the root cause within the glacier is eradicated, the blizzard will likely return in a few days or even hours.

The entire city was still shrouded in snow, and the chill released by the melting snow alone was unbearable for most people in the city.

Unfortunately, people were blinded by the victory and hope before them and could not see the terror behind that hope. Even Antasia unconsciously held her small hands to her chest and looked at Qin Chu with deep and tender affection.

Her fair cheeks were flushed, whether from excitement or the cold, they were slightly tinged with Crimson.

Her large, bright blue eyes shone with pride.

That gaze left Qin Chu feeling somewhat helpless.

Who can blame him when Antasia is his woman...?

Qin Chu didn't care at all what others thought of him, but his woman... Qin Chu still didn't want to see Antasia's haggard, worried, and disappointed eyes.

Alright, alright, I'll just be a little tired today.

"Your Majesty Oswald..." After carefully considering his words, Qin Chu first gave the group a heads-up. "Next, I will clear the snow from the city."

"But the disaster for the Ice Grand Duchy will not end here. As long as the root cause deep within the glaciers is not eradicated, the cold currents will sweep in again."

Oswald's excitement subsided slightly. As a king, he was no fool and could easily figure this out; he was simply excited by the sudden surge of hope.

Taking a deep breath, Oswald nodded slightly. "Hero, I understand. For the Ice Grand Duchy, as long as we can get through this crisis, even if it's only for a day before people can walk freely on the streets, I can make various arrangements and save many lives."

"The root causes deep within the glacier can only be addressed through long-term planning."

Qin Chu nodded, then hesitated briefly as he pondered what methods to use to clear the snow from the city.

Melting the snow in the city with Skyfire Meteor?

That's one way, but unfortunately, the power of Skyfire Meteor might be a little too great.

One wrong move and the entire city could be blown to smithereens... Of course, with Qin Chu's current strength and control over magic, he could easily control dozens or even hundreds of giant fireballs to float in mid-air, using the heat released by the Skyfire Meteor to melt the snow, instead of letting the fireballs crash to the ground.

However, there is one thing to be wary of when doing this.

That is... once this snow melts, the next thing that will likely be devastating floods, and the entire city will be submerged.

After all, the amount of snow in the city was simply too much.

After careful consideration, Qin Chu decided to use the power of the wind to blow away the snow that had buried the city.

Having made his decision, Qin Chu no longer hesitated.

A silver light began to emanate from behind Qin Chu, and two long, beautiful wings gradually extended outwards.

Each feather seemed to be engraved with mysterious and profound runes, so beautiful that it was breathtaking. The holy and hazy light seemed to give people a warm feeling, like being bathed in a spring breeze.

Oswald and Heidi swallowed repeatedly, their throats feeling dry and their legs trembling. Deep down, they even had an urge to prostrate themselves in worship.

Out of the corner of my eye, I could clearly see that a large number of people working in the palace could no longer resist the pressure from the depths of their souls. Their legs went weak, their foreheads touched the ground, and they were chanting incantations, subconsciously praising the glory of the Goddess of Holy Light.

Although Heloise and Ieta had long known that their master had this form, the Magic Creature bloodline still put immense pressure on the two Magic Creature girls, and their faces were somewhat pale.

Atris's eyes widened in disbelief. She knew the Hero's strength was terrifying, but she never imagined Hero could display such an exaggerated power.

What's this?

Angel Wings?

Could the Hero's true form be an angel, a follower of the Goddess of Holy Light?

A storm raged within her soul. Although her original intention was simply to seek revenge and have the Witch beside the Hero change her soul so that she could become Qin Chu's eternally loyal servant, a strange thought inevitably arose deep within Atris's heart: perhaps staying by the Hero's side and becoming Hero loyal servant would be the greatest fortune of her life.

Wings of Light, unfold.

Qin Chu's body, propelled by two snow-white wings, soared into the air.

Its holy light could not be obscured even by the blazing sun high in the sky.

Qin Chu's expression was also solemn.

This is no easy task. Destroying the city directly would be no problem for Qin Chu, but blowing away all the snow in the city without damaging it would be several times more difficult.

Qin Chu closed his eyes.

He was adjusting the flow of Magic Power within his body in the most precise way.

There wasn't the slightest sound below.

Everyone was trying their best to control their breathing, afraid that even the slightest noise would disturb the Hero's actions.

After a good ten minutes, Qin Chu finally felt that he had reached his peak condition. He opened his eyes wide and slowly raised his right hand toward the sky.

A small vortex gradually emerged in the palm of his hand.

Above the vortex, there seemed to be countless transparent threads, connecting the mysterious and powerful energy between heaven and earth.

"The wind rises!"

Qin Chu exhaled a breath, releasing a ring of white mist.

Ugh!

The wind is coming!

At first, it was just a gentle breeze.