"Thatâs just the one." Reiger remarked languidly: "I really donât believe those people would keep sending Sword Saints to stop you from entering Urvashi."
This isnât about wanting to do it or not, but whether it can be done.
The Tistis Kingdom has only a few Sword Saints; how could they be so easily mobilized one by one?
Therefore, Claude should be the last attacker, and the most significant one at that.
Once this one is dealt with, the journey ahead will be smooth.
However...
"It seems some really donât want to see you enter Urvashi and return to the Queenâs Palace."
Reiger spoke with a half-smile to Yanifet.
"Hundreds of years, neither long nor short; for the country to become like this, I was not unprepared." Yanifet said coldly: "Itâs unfortunate that nowadays, the rulers of this country have forgotten that on this icefield, only powerful forces qualify to maintain their positions and rights."
"As long as there is strength, even facing my awakening, what is there to fear?"
"If they can prove themselves stronger than me, then this country, why shouldnât I hand it over?"
"Resorting to such means only shows their fear of my return."
Saying this, Yanifet seemed somewhat disappointed.
She doesnât mind if someone in this country targets her, or even battles her.
As long as the opponent has the skill and strength, Yanifet would not be angry but delighted instead.
Yet to continually send attackers and harass, only shows they lack the courage to face her directly and resort to such tactics.
If thatâs the case, Yanifet feels disappointed and displeased.
"Rather than handing this country to them, I would rather give it to you." Yanifet suddenly thought of something, looking at Reiger and Yuloli and others, she said: "How about it? Want to be the King of the Queenâs Kingdom?"
The sudden question left everyone stunned on the spot.
"Be the King of the Queenâs Kingdom?"
Everyone exchanged glances.
"You actually have such a thought?" Reiger looked at Yanifet oddly, speculating: "Is it to provoke us into a fight with you that you propose this idea?"
"Why not?" Yanifet did not deny, naturally replied: "Anyway, we are bound to battle, and if so, using this country as the victorâs spoils and wager for this battle isnât without fun."
"Thatâs just your thought." Reiger shook his head, saying: "We are not interested in this country."
The others also nodded in agreement.
"Really?" Yanifet gave Reiger a deep look, saying: "Then your purpose in coming to this country is indeed to find the Katapher Hills and enter the Hidden Land?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.
"You know we are looking for the Katapher Hills?"
Leo exclaimed in surprise.
"Whatâs so surprising?" Yanifet calmly said: "Youâve mentioned it more than once before me; of course, I know."
That seems a bit unfair.
Following this rhythm, Yanifet clearly could share Cleriaâs memories, aware of her experiences.
Yet in the Tistis tribeâs territory, an awakened Cleria seemed entirely unaware of Yanifetâs awakening, only knowing after Reigerâs mention, proving Cleria couldnât share Yanifetâs memories.
This unequal treatment just highlights how true the term "puppet" is for Cleria.
"What exactly is the Katapher Hills?" Reiger directly looked at Yanifet and asked: "You should know, right?"
If thereâs someone in the Queenâs Kingdom who knows about the Katapher Hills and Hidden Land, itâs undoubtedly the woman in front of them.
Be it Ancient Magic Civilization or the Tistis family, or even this country itself, they all have a profound connection with this woman.
Considering her background, this seems only natural.
But precisely because of this, if Yanifet doesnât know how to reach the Katapher Hills or enter the Hidden Land, itâs unlikely anyone else in this country knows.
Reiger thinks Yanifet most likely knows these things.
Sure enough...
"Donât you already know? The Katapher Hills are hidden in the deepest part of the Northern Polar Regions, within an exceptionally severe blizzard where no one has ever crossed."
Yanifet used a most indifferent tone to reveal the most thrilling news.
"The reason the Tistis family initially came to this polar region was partly to find a new home and also to go to the Hidden Land to join the fires sent there."
"Unfortunately, they couldnât cross that mighty blizzard or reach the legendary Hidden Land."
"My lifetime, based on the tribeâs remaining documentations, I managed to enter, but it wasnât easy."
At this point, everyone felt both thrilled and amazed.
"You even went to Katapher Hills?"
Reiger looked at Yanifet in surprise.
"Just curiosity." Yanifet glanced at everyone, saying: "But even I couldnât stay long in that fierce blizzard; eventually, though I vaguely saw a snow-covered mountain, I couldnât muster the extra strength to advance further, only to retreat."
After saying this, Yanifet paused, then offered a suggestion.
"I believe, to reach the Katapher Hills and find the teleportation array to the Hidden Land, you might need some specific conditions."
This proposal immediately focused everyoneâs attention.
"Specific conditions?"
Ellie hurriedly asked.
"Correct." Yanifet responded leisurely: "Based on the Tistis tribeâs records, the covering of the Northern Continent by the super blizzard was deliberately done by the priests of the temple, through a super-sized Magic Array, to block the monster from entering the Hidden Land, thus creating natural barriers."
"Such a level of magic ceremony, the strength of the priests involved, any one of them may be no less than me, let alone hosting the ceremony by the High Priest, second in status and strength only to the Queen."
"Coupled with several Ancient Secret Treasures and magical technology, it even leveraged the Northern Polar Regionâs natural environment, making such a natural barrier difficult to penetrate, not to mention breaking."
"But doesnât such a powerful natural barrier also hinder human entry?"
"So after the final battle, if royalty survives and the continent is spared, how could they enter the Hidden Land to unite with the remaining fires?"
Yanifet cast her eyes toward Liz and Yuloli, looking at them meaningfully before speaking.
"Therefore, all the ancestors of the Tistis family and I believe that to cross the blizzard and find the Katapher Hills, you may need something like a âkeyâ. "
"Key"...
Yanifetâs words immediately led Reiger to a realization.
"Could it be..."
Reiger shifted his gaze, looking at the Moslo Sword in Lizâs hand.
"It seems you guessed it." Yanifet said lightly: "This âkeyâ is likely the Sacred Sword held by Reinnaier."
"... Huh?"
Liz, who was initially listening intently, was suddenly taken aback.
The others also collectively looked at the Moslo Sword Liz was holding.
If the "key" really is the royal familyâs Sacred Sword, it only proves one thing.
That is, the remnants of Ancient Magic Civilization have been waiting for their king to return.
"..."
Reiger fell silent, deep in thought.
The dragon carriage, under such an atmosphere, finally entered the territory surrounding Urvashi.