Chapter 457: Arctic Iceberg Mountain (4)
"It's time to start expanding your territory.."
At the far northern boundary rose the Arctic Iceberg Mountain range.
Within that unforgiving land stood the Ice Spirit Plateau Fortress.
Grand Duke Selphram narrowed his amber eyes, momentarily lost in the words of Pale Yellow Autumn Moon.
"Expand my territory... Did I hear that right?"
To Selphram, Pale Yellow Autumn Moon was like a deity... She was the one who cured his younger sister Sansaeram of a lethal illness and saved the fortress during its darkest hour. Without her help, the fortress might have lost its legendary status as 'impregnable' under his watch.
Because of this, Selphram followed her advice without hesitation. Yet this time, he couldn't help but question her intent.
"Yes. The time has come for you to broaden your reach. Don't you think it's unfair that, for countless generations, people have lived out their lives trapped in these frozen wastes? If you don't act now, your children and grandchildren will be condemned to the same bleak fate."
"... Why me?"
"Because this moment is perfect for you. Think about it: you're a prodigy who reached Class 8 magic in your thirties, and you're a skilled general. If not now, then when?"
"You flatter me too much. I can only cast one Class 8 spell..."