Chapter 211: Chapter 126: Breakthrough, New Talent Ability The next day. David returned to the Northern Fortress with Sura. Although the Barbarian Race has surrendered, the Northern Fortress remains vigilant. Within the Frost Wolf Clan’s manor. The room contains only Liya, Amy, Reina, Cynthia, and Sura. At this moment, the four are all on alert, waiting for Lord Duke to complete the Summoning Array. "Summoning Magic." "His Majesty the Barbarian King really is a Wizard." Sura raised her head, looking at David, whose body was surging with powerful Spiritual Power fluctuations. She could feel that these spiritual fluctuations far surpassed her own, reaching Tier Five! "Magic Pet Summoning." David suddenly opened his eyes, and the light from the array burst forth instantly. In the next moment, the silhouette of a Snow Rabbit appeared within the array, looking listless. Seeing the Snow Rabbit’s appearance, worry showed in Reina’s eyes. David took the letter from the Snow Rabbit and began reading it, frowning soon after. The Duke of Ice Crown must have already guessed that someone would flee to the Silver Moon Kingdom, so he set up defenses around the Silver Moon Kingdom and Duke Jingge. Romance and others have been forced to move further north to evade the Duke of Ice Crown’s pursuit. "Lord Duke." Reina was full of concern. At this rate, Romance and company won’t last much longer; something must be done. David nodded, his gaze resting on the sand table, before continuously moving northward. "Sura, where is the Polar Ice Ape located?" Sura, still amazed by Lord Duke’s display of summoning magic, was brought back by the question. She approached the sand table, looked, and pointed to a spot. "Around here." "Ice Plateau?" Reina interjected upon hearing this, clearly aware of the location. "What about the route you know?" Sura marked it on the sand table. Although the route was circuitous, it should be safe. Reina’s eyes lit up at this moment, though she was still somewhat hesitant. Even though it was near the Far North, it was still quite close to the Jingge Kingdom, inevitably involving some risk. "I need a Tier Six Extraordinary Magical Beast for the Blood Sacrifice Ritual." "There is a Tier Six Polar Ice Ape on the Ice Plateau, perfect as the target for the Blood Sacrifice Ritual." David explained. Among the Tier Six Extraordinary Magical Beasts he was aware of, the Tier Six Polar Ice Ape was the best option to kill. To further enhance his strength, he was determined to visit the Far North. Now, it was convenient to resolve both issues together. With his current power, even if he encountered the Duke of Ice Crown, he didn’t claim he could win a fight, but leaving wouldn’t be an issue. Reina was moved upon hearing this. She knew that rescuing them would entail certain risks, yet Lord Duke still planned to proceed. Even though the venture might not be completely successful, the Jingge Kingdom must remember this favor. Afterward, they discussed further. This time, David would take both Reina and Sura with him. They were both Tier Four Powerhouses and possessed the strength to protect themselves. Moreover, whether it was getting the people of Jingge Kingdom to follow him willingly or the routes to the Far North, both women were needed. Reina personally wrote a letter for the Snow Rabbit to deliver to Romance. According to their time estimates, they would arrive at the Ice and Snow Plateau in half a month’s time, defeat the Polar Ice Ape, and leave together. ... Silver Moon Royal Capital. Bronco read the information in his hand with a grim expression. Initially, he thought that even if Duke Frost Wolf successfully resisted the Barbarian Race, the Northern Fortress would suffer significant depletion, giving him an opportunity to exploit. Yet, he never expected Duke Frost Wolf to actually subdue the Barbarian Race! This implied that not only did Duke Frost Wolf’s power not diminish but increased significantly; the boost from assimilating the Barbarian Race would double the North’s strength! Furthermore, Duke Frost Wolf granted the Barbarian Race the wilderness to the east of the Northern Lands, directly threatening the Eastern Territory, clearly showing Duke Frost Wolf’s intentions! This meant the difficulty for the Silver Moon Kingdom to conquer the Northern Lands had escalated, posing severe bad news for him! Barbarian Race, Barbarian Race, how dare you do this. Bronco paced back and forth inside the room, his gaze turning somber. Soon. News of the Barbarian Race’s submission spread across the city. Instantly, everyone was astonished. No one expected Duke Frost Wolf to choose to subdue the Barbarian Race! This is one of the Silver Moon Kingdom’s age-old foes! In the Northern Lands, this sentiment is even stronger, especially when provoked by certain individuals; many nobles and commoners find it difficult to accept Duke Frost Wolf’s decision. Even if it’s the wilderness in the east of the Northern Lands, it’s still part of the Silver Moon Kingdom’s territory! Fortunately, David had long been prepared and had started guiding public opinion. From then on, the Northern Lands would no longer suffer invasions from the Barbarian Race, who also promised to help fend off the Jingge Kingdom, ensuring the Northern Lands remained stable for a century, and so on. The Northern Lands frequently experience wars and disasters; the common people’s sole wish is for peace, especially with the abundant grain supply from Frost Wolf Ridge this year, which indeed brought more stability to these commoners. All these factors quickly quelled the dissatisfaction among the commoners. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮 It even greatly enhanced their favorability, making them more accepting of Duke Frost Wolf. The Northern Lands only desire peace, refusing any potential wars! Whether it be the Barbarian Race, the Jingge Kingdom, or even... among the Silver Moon Kingdom itself. David was well aware of the advantages of opinion warfare, possessing the Messenger Magic Pet, which can play a role akin to modern information warfare by rapidly gathering and disseminating information, thus guiding public opinion among the masses.