Bud welcomes Rod and Svein in his deep voice—although Rod doesn't appreciate music at a very high level, it sounds as if Bud is expressing some kind of kindness.

As for what Bard said specifically......

Probably "don't be afraid of any difficulty, face it bravely"?

Anyway, it's probably the same meaning, it may not be accurate, but it's not much worse, right?

Then, before Rod and Svein could say anything, Bard drifted away to the sound of melodious music.

Gently, I go, as softly I came.

I waved my sleeves and didn't take a cloud with me.

Rhodes and Svein froze in place - apparently, they had not been able to keep up with the Astral Wanderer's train of thought, and they couldn't figure out what this sudden appearance and departure was for, and even because of the lack of information, they couldn't even speculate.

So, you came here to scare me, just to say hello and pour a bowl of chicken soup?

Are the Astral Wanderers so showy?

Obviously, neither Rhodes nor Svein could understand what Bard meant, and they didn't know that the Astral Wandering God had given some level of assurance and support, and their only gain was to verify a legend and listen to a piece of music that made people feel lightweight.

That's all.

In desperation, the confused two people hesitated for a moment, and finally chose to ignore this little episode for the time being.

The topic returned to the Giant God Peak.

In Svein's opinion, Rhodes seemed to have a plan for the Giant God Peak, and in the face of Svein's doubts, Rod chose to hide it unabashedly.

"So, you're even happy to see the giant god on the Giant God Peak unlucky?"

"There's something wrong with me, I've never looked down on gods."

"Maybe what you say is true, but it's not enough to justify Noxus' decision."

"No, that's enough...... In front of Noxus now, there are actually few options. ”

"Are you pushing me?"

"Just a kind reminder."

“……”

“……”

On the moon, Rhodes and Svein talked for a long time—the two of them were talking about the pros and cons on the one hand, and in this conversation, the other possibilities of Noxus were denied one by one.

Regardless, Rhodes was able to convince Svein that Noxus would contribute to the Void War - and in return, at Svein's insistence, Noxus was granted "free occupation" in the region of Acacia.

The so-called free occupation is simply regarded by the region of Acacia as a pure borderland, and if Noxus can establish a stronghold in the occupied area and exercise actual possession in the Void War, then Rhodes - or the Anti-Void Alliance - will recognize this occupation after the war.

Overall, this is probably a very good name, and it can also be regarded as a legal name.

According to Svein's meaning, the power he wants to obtain should actually be the free occupation of all the Void occupied areas, in this way, as long as the Void can occupy a little area of other forces in the Void War, and when Noxus counterattacks and occupies those areas, these areas will be regarded as Noxus' territory, even if this is an enclave, if the original owner wants to get it back, he needs to pay enough price to Noxus.

But Rhodes clearly couldn't let him have that kind of power—that would inevitably lead to the disintegration of the entire Anti-Void Alliance.

Don't look at the fact that everyone agreed to fight the void together, but ...... If Noxus were to gain free access to the Void Occupation Zone, it would be a blank check.

As for the Acacia region...... To be honest, this area of Noxus has the right to occupy freely, and other areas also have - in Rhodes's opinion, the final eighty percent of this area will be reclaimed by Shurima, and the cost of recycling depends on the level of the emperor.

……………………

The next day, Svein, who had returned to the Immortal Fortress, issued a second-class mobilization order.

The Second Mobilization Order, also known as the Reserve Mobilization, refers to the Reserve Mobilization of Noxus - unlike the General Mobilization, the Second Mobilization Order was issued when Noxus was not in a state of combat readiness.

Svein's second-level mobilization order was transmitted throughout Noxus through Noxtola, and the huge empire quickly entered a state of reserve mobilization under the command of the Grand Commander.

Logistics organizations began to prepare for baggage, active servicemen began to intensify training, and military personnel vacations were canceled.

Considering the particularity of the Void War, and also to alleviate the logistical pressure, Svein even used the volunteer army order for the first time, according to the regulations, as long as they are willing to "contribute to the empire", even non-active personnel can bring their own dry food to participate in the war, and the Noxus Empire provides basic marching support for these people.

The Volunteer Order made the entire Noxus burst out with a strong enthusiasm for fighting, and all the Noxians who wanted to climb up began to gear up, wanting to get everything they dreamed of in this upcoming war - status, money, beauty......

As the center of the incident, Rhodes left the Immortal Fortress and headed north, once again to Freljord.

The Freljords have been waiting for this revenge for a long time.

With Rhodes guaranteeing logistical support, Ash simply pulled up the five most capable battle groups under his command.

Although the five warbands together numbered less than 20,000 people - for Freljord, who could not fight on his own soil, this was already an all-out expedition.

Even the supply of 20,000 people needs support from the Twin Cities, and although the Freljords are very capable of fighting, their productivity is really urgent, even with sweet potatoes.

The five warbands will soon be supported by Ionia - where Rhodes has agreed with Karma that they will provide enough ships to serve as transports for the Freljords.

As for why not use the Freljords' own boats......

Needless to say?

The ships of the Freljords were either flat-bottomed clippers or iron-clad wolf ships, and they were both in Frost Harbor to the west, which was too far to detour considering that the war was to start in Acacia.

In response to Rod's request, Karma was also very generous, and he could even provide supplies for the Freljord Warband during the ship, as a testimony to their friendship with the Twin Cities.

Theoretically, the supply of the Freljords would be provided by the Twin Cities, and Ionia now provided one supply, which could be considered to be sold for two.