The Vastness of Magical Destiny

However, it was no longer Dragumo’s decision to make; Lord Komer had clearly resolved to take control of Livonia, a piece of land of substantial significance to the entirety of Nicosia.

It was said that this land was promised to Lord Komer by Princess Katya. Dragumo had once ostentatiously paraded across this territory a few times. It was unclear why, after initially withdrawing from Livonia, Lord Komer had not dispatched troops to this land again; yet now, he was rushing in as if his life depended on it. Was it possible that there was something between Princess Katya and Lord Komer that made it awkward for Lord Komer to make a move while Princess Katya controlled Cartin?

Is it also because of this liaison that Lord Komer is so actively proclaiming his intent to fight a decisive battle with the Northern Alliance? Perhaps it’s due to him riding on someone else’s coat-tails and now having to settle the account?

Although Dragumo’s somewhat vulgar and dirty thoughts might not be accurate, he was lucky enough to guess one truth—that Komer indeed had an affair with Katya. As for settling accounts and all that, it was far off the mark; Komer was not a saint who would return territories just because he had taken advantage of someone. According to his thoughts, to continue having Katya as his lover, he needed to unapologetically take control of the Cartin region. Only by controlling Katya’s fate could he have her compliantly lie in bed and do as he wished.

Having Katya as a lover in his bed fundamentally held no cause for pride. There were other beautiful women like Katya, but for any man, seducing two female heirs of the Romanov Dynasty and making them his forbidden pleasures was an exceedingly tempting dream. Fulfilling this dream would greatly boost a man’s self-esteem and confidence. What else does one seek in life if not to indulge in life’s pleasures to the fullest? On this point alone, Komer felt it was worth it.

Thirty cargo ships of different sizes and specifications silently sailed up the Nissai River.

Disregarding the geographical reasons of the Greenland Forests on both banks, the Nissai River was unquestionably ideal for navigation. The brisk winds coming from the Nether Sea were warm in winter and cool in summer. As they gently made their way from the Mouth of Nissai River into the interior of the Continent, the ships only needed to hoist full sails to make good speed against the current, hardly inferior to sailing downstream. Such a convenient route would naturally become another Catania River if not for the limitations of the primitive forests on both banks.

Disembarking from the boat at Nissai Lake entrance, Dragumo had to detour dozens of miles to avoid the habitat of the Magical Beasts. Although venturing through the habitat of the Magical Beasts could save time now, the risk was too great, and Dragumo dared not take the chance. Lord Komer’s repeated cautions before departing weighed heavily on him.