“Grand General…!”

As the Grand General stomped out of the great hall, all the Yeti generals and knights clenched their teeth, suppressing their fury as much as they could. The fact that a mere mortal was enslaving them infuriated them.

In contrast to the generals and knights, the Grand General stayed silent and calm as he ordered them, “Don’t say anything.”

“Why don’t you just ascend to the throne…!”

“I said, don’t say anything,” the Grand General solemnly repeated.

“But!”

“I only serve one king, and that’s all I’m going to say,” the Grand General said.

“…”

“…”

As the Grand General had responded that way, the generals and knights could no longer say anything. Although they were frustrated with the Grand General’s stubbornness, his unyielding spirit had made them truly loyal to the Grand General; thus, they merely maintained a grim silence, simply hoping he would change his mind soon.

“We’re the King’s subjects, and the subjects have only one job, which is wishing for His Highness’ safe return, so…” the Grand General began. Beneath his helmet, his eyes shone coldly like the snow in the fields. He continued, “I’m just going to protect him.”

* * *

Phantom Demon Jeong Yoo-Jin returned to the Winter King’s chamber, which had turned into her private room at some point, and sank into a sofa. Everything annoyed her. She had made no progress with the mine, so the [Everlasting Ice Crystal] was far out of her reach. On top of that,...