Several strands of snowflakes fluttered down.

 

The destination is Lupenheim, the capital of the white ice kingdom Dupendorf.

 

A grand festival was held in Rupenheim. People dressed in fur arrived at the gate and greeted me, the second icebreaker in a thousand years.

 

We entered the path of light made of ice magic. The cheers and applause of the people could be heard even from inside the carriage.

 

The people of Dupendorf all had fair skin and fair skin. It seemed to be due to environmental influences.

 

It developed its own unique architectural style, and a beautiful barrier was placed over the kingdom to prevent the cold.

 

At the center of Rupenheim was a tall castle. we headed there

 

“Isaac, aren’t you happy? Everyone is welcoming you.”

 

Dorothy said while looking out the window.

 

I didn’t feel happy.

 

“Because it feels unfamiliar.”

 

The people who welcome me and the various ice demons.

 

I didn’t really feel that I was being welcomed by them. However, I felt a lot of emotions.

 

When he arrived at the grand palace, he was greeted by numerous servants who had been waiting in advance. All of them were dressed in navy blue base and decorated with white fur.

 

“Welcome, lord. Thank you for your hard work to come a long way.”

 

Following the words of a middle-aged male butler with neatly trimmed hair and beard, the servants said, “Thank you for your hard work.”

 

‘It’s embarrassing… .’

 

I pretended to be carefree.

 

“I’ll take you straight to the bedroom.”

 

“yet. Rather than that, call the corps commanders into the conference room.”

 

“Are you talking about the corps commander… ? Yes, I understand.”

 

The servants decided to sort things out on their own.

 

I told Dorothy, Alice, and Ice and Snow Dragon-Hild to rest in their rooms, and I entered the round table conference room with the ice knight, Morkan. It was a more luxurious place than I had imagined.

 

Four people were seated at the round table. As soon as they saw me, they got up.

 

The atmosphere was solemn except for one woman who was sobbing drunk.

 

“Welcome, lord. I was waiting.”

 

A large, muscular beast of a white tiger walked in front of me and saluted. Commander of the 1st Corps, ‘Dorhan Versio’. A level 179 ice attribute strongman.

 

Dorhan Vercio was good at managing his expression, but I couldn’t believe that a young guy like me was the original king.

 

Other corps commanders followed him in the same salute. A drunk female corps commander hiccupped once.

 

The corps commanders are not the strongest of Dupendorf’s soldiers. This is because you must have not only skills but also leadership to be selected as a corps commander. There is a separate power like a monster.

 

In any case, it is clear that they are the leaders of each corps.

 

I wasn’t sure that 3 out of 4 corps commanders were on my side, so I called them here to confirm. There was something to be said.

 

I went to a seat that looked like a senior seat and sat down.

 

“Sit down.”

 

The corps commanders stopped saluting and sat down.

 

The atmosphere is awkward. Everyone seemed to be waiting for me to speak.

 

I put on a gentle smile.

 

“I called you as soon as I arrived because I wanted to talk.”

 

He took out his sword and placed it on the table. It was the dagger that Sangui-Merbul took over and gave to me. The attention of the legionnaires turned to the sword.

 

“Isaac. That’s my name. I received Sanghwa’s sword from Merbul and signed a contract. I’m sorry, but I want to tell you something important. I have to go back as soon as I finish the coronation ceremony.”

 

“… … .”

 

“At least until next year, I plan to stay in the Gerber Empire.”

 

You have to help Aria with her secret research, get some unique characteristics while soaking up White’s magic, take care of Ian’s comfort, and clear the scenario while protecting the academy.

 

Above all, we must stop the evil spirits that will be resurrected next year. Because that’s the biggest purpose.

 

“I have already heard of it. But please reconsider. After the coronation ceremony, the absence of the master may cause confusion among the people.”

 

White Tiger Beast, Dorhan said. It meant that he had already come and was going somewhere.

 

“The existence of Dupendorf is also at stake in my stay in the kingdom. I can’t tell you the details yet, but I want you to believe me now.”

 

“How do you believe that?”

 

“… … ?”

 

Another corps commander asked as if asking. quiet air. The other three corps commanders and I turned our gaze to the disgruntled man.

 

Commander of the 2nd Corps, ‘Karius Al-Saab’. Level 177. Ice, water attributes.

 

He was a man with a hard black mask covering his mouth, and he boasted a considerable size like the commander of the 1st Corps. His hairless, manly hair reflected the bright light.

 

Karius Al-Sab’s voice resonated as if he were wearing a gas mask because of the steel mask.

 

He didn’t seem very happy with the fact that a young guy like me became the next Ice Festival, but he seemed to have a tantrum after hearing what I said.

 

“Hey, Karius. What is your habit of talking in front of your lord?”

 

The 3rd corps commander, Azabel Silverwolf, asked Karius, the 2nd corps commander, with a wrinkled expression.

 

Azabel, a light blue short-haired woman with long scars on her face, was level 178 and had a single attribute of ice. Among the four corps commanders, he was the first to trust me.

 

Karius, the commander of the 2nd Corps, did not respond to Azabel’s aggressive remarks.

 

“Hiccup… , Hee hee, does Karius have a point? How are we going to say that?”

 

“Hey, Erich.”

 

The commander of the 4th Corps, ‘Erich Leverens’, expressed his sympathy with a smile on his face.

 

Her cheeks flushed red from being drunk. There was a lot of aegyo in his soft voice.

 

Compared to the other three corps commanders, her physique was dwarfed, but she had the physique of a normal adult woman.

 

According to the Ice Knight Morkan, the 4th Corps Commander Erich is under a certain curse. At least, while drunk, the effect of the curse is less, so you should understand and move on.

 

Level 176. Ice and lightning attributes. She felt the same way as Karius, the commander of the 2nd Corps. It was clear that I wasn’t happy yet.

 

I asked Karius, the commander of the 2nd Corps, who is a mantleman.

 

“You’re the commander of the 2nd Corps, right?”

 

“That’s right, lord.”

 

“If you have any complaints, tell me honestly. I won’t say anything.”

 

said calmly. Since he became my subordinate, I felt that I should treat him well.

 

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Not even that, Karius, the commander of the 2nd Corps, frowned.

 

“… Excuse me. We are in the position to see the new master of ice for the first time today. I still don’t know what kind of person my lord is, but I don’t understand that he will return to the kingdom as soon as the coronation ceremony is over and stay there until next year. Why is it for the existence of Dupendorf, and why is it difficult to explain?”

 

“Allso! Our new main palace looks cute, so I’m more trusting… !”

 

Erich, the commander of the 4th corps, agrees. Did he get drunk and lose his temper?

 

‘I haven’t even built trust yet, how can you say that evil spirits are already resurrected?’

 

Information that leaves my hands is out of control. I had to be careful.

 

Azabel, the commander of the 3rd corps, bared his teeth and growled at the angry Karius and the drunkard Erich who expressed their dissatisfaction with me. A cross vein was clearly sprouting from Azabel’s forehead.

 

“What dare you say to the lord who has just arrived… It was very reassuring to see him muttering, expressing his anger.

 

“There is a reason. It may be frustrating right now, but trust me.”

 

“In that case, I ask you to risk the rudeness.”

 

Karius, the commander of the 2nd Corps, got up from his seat and approached me. Then he bent one knee, sat down, and bowed his head.

 

I squinted my eyes. It was because the light reflected off his clean, shaved head and was dazzling.

 

“Please fight with me, lord.”

 

Everyone watching us was startled.

 

“The lord is King Won. You probably don’t know that your lord’s power comes from strength. Please give me a chance to engrave your master’s strength on this body. Then I will obey the will of my lord without saying anything further.”

 

Karius felt repulsed that someone who looked weaker than himself and was even younger was acting like an icebreaker.

 

Even if you couldn’t hear the news of the world because of the country’s environment, you would have heard about me from the ice knight, Morkan.

 

‘Are you saying you only believe what you see with your own eyes?’

 

In the first place, the one who noticed that the Ice Emperor had appeared in Dupendorf was not the army commander, but the religious authority of the Ice Dragon. There was a high possibility that the corps commander did not realize what kind of person I was.

 

Dorhan, the commander of the 1st corps, quietly watched the situation.

 

Azabel, the commander of the 3rd Corps, growled and said, “Are you suspicious of the master?”

 

Erich, the commander of the 4th corps, giggled, saying, “Euhhhhh, that’s good.”

 

“If that’s the case, what… . good.”

 

He lifted his glasses and smiled.

 

I’m talking about proving yourself that I’m qualified for the Ice Festival by force.

 

I liked that it was easy and simple.

 

* * *

 

Isaac, the ice knight Morkan, and the legionnaires reached the arena in the royal palace. It was an arena decorated with beautiful ice decorations.

 

Isaac and Karius, the commander of the 2nd Corps, stood apart and faced each other, and Dorhan, the commander of the 1st Corps, stood in the judgment seat.

 

The other corps commanders watched the scene from a distance.

 

Erich was still smiling, and Azabel stood against the wall with the silver two-handed ax Parahon resting on her shoulder.

 

“What is your habit of talking to our lord, who is like the sky, Erich? It’s a shame because the lord was generous, otherwise I would have beaten you.”

 

“Hee hee. Azabel, aren’t you expecting the master’s skills?”

 

To Azabel, Isaac was a person he couldn’t help but yearn for. Just hearing his story gave me goosebumps.

 

“… I admit I’m curious.”

 

Although we won’t be able to see Isaac’s strength here.

 

At least Azabel wanted to see Isaac fighting with his own two eyes.

 

“The sparring continues until one side gives up or faints.”

 

Dorhan, the beast of the white tiger, solemnly explained.

 

“Both of you, are you ready?”

 

“I’m done.”

 

Isaac warmed up and answered.

 

“Lord.”

 

Call of Karius.

 

“Are you going to fight me barehanded? Without any magic or weapons?”

 

“then?”

 

“No matter how lord he may be, he was looked down upon… .”

 

Karius touched the ground with a long spear. The light bounced off the blade and Karius’ shaved head.

 

“You may regret it.”

 

“I’ve felt it since before.”

 

Isaac smiled and took off his glasses.

 

“Why are you so ignorant of the subject?”

 

“… … .”

 

“Come with all your might. Don’t disappoint me more.”

 

“… All right.”

 

Karius spun his spear several times gracefully and powerfully. The sound of the wind cutting was ferocious.

 

chin. Karius stopped his spear and readied himself for battle.

 

“Two minutes. When you’re ready, I’ll declare it. Dalian, start!”

 

Dorhan stepped back and announced the start of the sparring.

 

At that moment, Karius kicked the ground.

 

Agile movements not befitting a large body. The cold window drew countless circles. It rotated rapidly and splendidly, leaving an afterimage of ice magic.

 

At the same time, Karius even developed an ice barrier that freezes anything they come into contact with.

 

Even if you get close to it, your ankle will be caught and you will not be able to avoid fatal wounds. It was Karius’ fighting method.

 

However, Isaac did not even spill his mana leisurely, he just followed Karius’ movements with his eyes.

 

“Aren’t you being too relaxed?!”

 

Whiik!

 

Chara!!

 

Karius brandished his spear.

 

Strong cold air poured down on Isaac along with the tremendous speed of the spear.

 

However, the attack passed through Isaac’s body.

 

“what… ?”

 

Azabel was surprised, and a little seriousness permeated Erich’s smiling face. Dorhan calmly observed the situation.

 

I blinked and Isaac’s figure disappeared.

 

“Where are you looking?”

 

“… … !”

 

Isaac’s calm voice came through the back of his head. Karius’ eyes widened.

 

In the blink of an eye, Isaac was behind Karius.

 

Dorhan, Azabel, and Erich couldn’t read Isaac’s movements at all.

 

Sumbo.

 

Isaac, whose stats had risen through [Combat Power against Humans], was able to use the skill he had learned from Gerald more effectively.

 

It was a fleeting moment. Powerful magic power wrapped around Karius’ entire body.

 

“That’s my afterimage.”

 

The moment Karius immediately turns around and tries to counterattack.

 

The condensed ice magic in Isaac’s right hand exploded.

 

Kwaaa!!

 

5-star ice elemental magic [Freeze Explosion].

 

Explosions of magic and overflowing ice mercilessly attacked Karius.