Chapter 1984: Chapter 1009: Winter Empire (Part 3)

Continuous thunderous roars erupt, outside the city walls, people fall like rain.

"Father....."

Akate of the distant logistics troops is always worriedly watching here, and upon seeing her father fall, she roars with eyes wide in rage.

Instinctively, she wants to drive her White Wolf to charge, but the man who has fallen into the air nearby shakes his head towards her for the last time, then his lips move to deliver his final words.

The distance between them is vast, coupled with the stormy weather and the man is near death, so his last breath is insufficient to shout clearly, resulting in Akate not hearing her father’s words.

But she understands lip language, it was taught to her by her father long ago.

Therefore, she realizes what her father’s last words were.

"Surrender, submit, survive."

In an instant, the Knight Girl feels as if she has lost all strength, she looks ahead, the last of the Wolf Cavalry have been completely shot down, while atop the city walls, the guards’ black spear shafts all point towards her.

At this moment, Akate smells the scent of death.

As a Martial Artist, the Knight Girl does not understand many things, but at this moment, she suddenly realizes one thing, and that is.....

The era has changed.

Frost Wolf Clan submits, Winter City officially becomes the Northern Territory’s hegemon.

....

[Mechanical Calendar Year 30, Northern Territory unified, Queen Elsa ascends the throne, crowned Empress of Ice and Snow, Winter Empire established, on the day of ascension, Miracle reappears, Goddess bestows Holy Hammer, Mechanical Church founded.]

Elsa is already 40 years old, but as God’s Favorite, her appearance has not changed since she was thirty, remaining in her peak of beauty.

Since subjugating the Frost Wolf Clan ten years ago, Winter City has become the new hegemon of the Northern Territory, and as Lord of Winter City, she is the new Uncrowned King.

The decade of time has made her steady and majestic, the girl who once danced the Prayer Dance to the Gods with clear eyes and foolishness has disappeared, the weakling who wanted to cry in fear after the first war has also undergone Metamorphosis.

Now present is the Empress of Ice and Snow who can determine the fate of the entire Northern Territory with just a word.

Tonight, Winter City is exceptionally lively.

Compared to the small town from twenty years ago, Winter City has expanded more than a hundredfold, it is now indeed a genuine metropolis, though the center remains God Descending Square, beside it, a grand palace has taken form.

Tomorrow is the day of the Empress’s coronation, the founding day of the Winter Empire, so the palace’s surroundings are crowded with busy people, many have waited overnight just to be the first to see the great Empress tomorrow.

Within the newly built elegant palace, Elsa is in her study handling documents.

"Your Majesty, you should rest."

The door to the room is pushed open, General Akate in full armor steps inside, looking at the Empress, she stiffens her face and says.

Her feelings toward the woman before her are very complicated.

Elsa is her father’s killer, she should by all means pursue revenge against her.

But ten years of companionship has also caused her to reluctantly admire and even look up to her, she knows she shouldn’t have such emotions towards a nemesis, but she really can’t control them, after all, this is a Sage King who has fed and clothed everyone in the Northern Territory.

She is so talented and broad-minded, even she who harbors hatred is appointed as Great General, and openly declared if Akate ever wished revenge, Elsa would grant her a fair Duel opportunity.

Akate initially truly wanted to initiate a Duel, but over the last few years she abandoned the idea, because only Elsa can save the Northern Territory.

Though saying this is truly sorry for her father, the mere personal vendetta cannot compare to the future of the entire Northern Territory.

"Alright, alright, I understand, once these are dealt with, I’ll rest."

Elsa smiles at the Great General who is both enemy and close friend, pointing at the pile of documents on the desk, she speaks.

Even as God’s Favorite, such high-intensity daily work still tires her somewhat.

Akate remains silent for a while, then finds a chair to sit beside.

"Then I’ll watch you."

Miss General knows the Empress’s character, she won’t keep her word, if Akate doesn’t watch her, who knows how late she’ll work. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Alright, alright...."

Elsa reluctantly nods.

Both fall into silent routine, one processing affairs, the other watching the process.

Time passes slowly, Akate suddenly jolts awake, realizing she somehow fell asleep.

This is understandable, she’s also been working extra shifts for days without proper rest for tomorrow’s nation founding ceremony.

But upon waking, she finds herself wrapped in a blanket.

Elsa must have covered her, since no one else was in the room.

Miss General feels somewhat ashamed.

She came to urge rest, yet fell asleep first.

However, when she looks towards the study desk, she smiles.

The forever dignified and confident Empress has also fallen asleep on the desk.

Akate steps forward, gently lifts the Empress, her exceptional Martial Arts ensure Elsa won’t wake.

Yet, suddenly, she sees the once majestic Empress bloom with a childlike smile, murmuring.

"Goddess....."

Miss General smirks at this.

"Haha, I just don’t get you zealots....."

In the dream, Elsa meets the Goddess surrounded by light and fire again.

Just as in her youthful years, she speaks to the Goddess with pride.

"Goddess, I haven’t betrayed your expectations, nor forgotten my wish, I’ve done it."

....Empress in Dream Infiltration....