The long winter days have descended on the entire continent of Lane. The fighting on the Holgexi Front also came to an end temporarily because of the heavy snowfall.

The Grand Prince retreated to the port of Bominte and erected a ring of fortifications.

Philip's ascension to the throne requires more to deal with.

Klose, on the other hand, retreated into the depths of his own demon forest and lay dormant.

As for the Duke of the Grey Dove... He did not come out again after returning to Grey Pigeon Castle.

No one knew what he had in mind, but only a few elite guards of the Grey Dove knew that there were some mysterious phenomena in the ruins of the ancient battlefield deep in the Melsa Mountains.

Their god of war had no choice but to focus on his own back, not the front line.

The ancient magic cannon installed on the "Autumn Tulip" at that time was excavated from this ruin.

But now in the area of the ruins of the ancient battlefield, it is said that the ghosts of the soldiers of the ancient battlefield have appeared.

Eyewitnesses claim that the spirits, dressed in tattered armor and armed with a variety of weapons, roamed the Melsa Mountains all day long.

They appear to be unconscious and purposeless, but they attack everything they see. As long as it is alive and moving, it will be attacked by the souls of these ancient soldiers.

In order to confirm this news, the Duke of Grey Dove personally led people deep into the Melsa Mountains at night. However, what made him feel strange was that after squatting all night, he did not see a legendary ancient warrior ghost.

But on the third day after they returned to Grey Pigeon Castle, another man was killed in the depths of the mountain! And the murderers are still those who are dead.

Horay frowned, listening to his men's report. He seems to understand now that the so-called "ghosts" are hiding from them.... The so-called ancient warrior spirits will selectively attack their targets, and they will still instinctively hide when faced with strong ones.

It is an instinct that comes with the body, and it is a normal reaction when facing the superior.

And when facing ordinary people, they will not hesitate to choose to attack!

"The Iron Mountain Army was ordered to conduct a carpet search in three shifts without interruption. At each peak, a beacon lookout point was set up to garrison scouts. I want to figure out what kind of power is hidden behind us. I don't want a fire in my backyard while I'm out fighting. ”

"Yes! My lord! ”

The soldiers were ordered to retreat, and the Duke of Gray Dove's face was as usual, still the same face of a thousand-year-old dead man.

Oh no, maybe that's not right. Because at this moment, the expression on his face suddenly turned cloudy, full of love and tenderness. Because Sophia was walking into his room with a basket in her hand.

"Sophia, you're here."

As if suddenly changed, the Duke stood up and put his arm around Sophia.

The girl with a sweet smile took Horley's hand and sat on the chair: "Mr. Wren, please try this baked cake!" I made it myself. ”

"What? Did you make it yourself? Did you go into the kitchen? ”

Sophia hurriedly shook her head: "No, I made these cake embryos with my own hands, and then I ordered the maids to take them to the kitchen and bake them." I know you won't let me into the kitchen, and you won't let me use fire and knives. I haven't touched any of these things, don't blame them, okay? ”

Sophia faintly felt in her heart that the last big change in the maid was likely to be related to herself. She didn't want to bother those innocent maids, so she hurriedly explained.

Horay smiled slightly, reached out and stroked the girl's hair: "I don't blame them, as long as you're happy." Come, let me taste Miss Sophia's baking cake. ”

Horay took the initiative to lift the flower cloth covering the basket, took out a piece of golden cake, and swallowed it in two or three bites.

"Taste.... What do you think? ”

The girl asked expectantly.

"Hmm.... It's fluffy and delicious, and the sweetness is moderate, it's my favorite taste, and it's very delicious! ”

Hearing the other party's evaluation, Sophia instantly smiled.

"If you like it! I'm also worried that what I'm doing is not enough to suit your appetite~! ”

The Duke smiled, "You know, I'm not picky when it comes to eating. But there's no denying that this baked cake is the best piece I've ever tasted in my life! I still want to eat a second piece, is that okay? ”

"Absolutely! These are the ones I made specifically for you. ”

Sophia was so happy that she pushed the basket of baked cakes forward, feeling that she had helped Mr. Wren at least in some way. That way she wouldn't feel useless.

The Duke of Grey Pigeon took two more bites of cake. But at this moment, his chewing movements suddenly slowed down, and his face became cold.

His eyes glanced into the shadows on the side of the room, and he snorted coldly. Later, when he turned to Sophia, he smiled again.

"Hehe~ Sophia, I'm already full. Now I really want a cup of black tea, can you help me go and tell the kitchen? ”

Sophia, who was clear-minded, naturally knew what Mr. Wren meant by this. She obediently stood up and made a gesture, and left the room with her cane in hand.

As soon as the girl left, Horley reached out and wiped the corners of her mouth, and snorted coldly: "I remember I said that I don't want to be disturbed by anyone when I am alone with Miss Sophia. ”

Suddenly, there was a cold laugh in the shadowy corner of the room.

"Cluck.... Of course~Of course~ Dear Duke Grey Dove, if it weren't for an emergency, I would never disturb your happy moment~~"

Before the voice could finish speaking, a rickety figure covered in a tattered cloak appeared in the room.

"Baldia's assassin....", Duke Grey Pigeon spat out the name softly, and then said, "You'd better give me a reasonable explanation." ”

After he finished speaking, a dark shadow suddenly appeared behind the person from the gray cloak! And a black shadow seemed to have a hand on the shoulder of the man in front of him.

The man who had just spoken was visibly shocked, and then he put away his smile and got down on one knee.

"Dear Lord, I have no intention of offending.... The reason why I entered your room without choosing a time is because it happened suddenly! To this .... I'm so sorry! But I bring you the news that will definitely be of interest to you. ”

Grey Dove Duke Horley had his right hand on the hilt of his sword. He sat there and didn't let the person in front of him get up, but asked in a cold voice, "What's the news?" ”

"Your Excellency! Your allies... The Provençal octopus, it seems, is about to leave the Red Sea and return to the Solo Sea. ”

"Huh? The time we agreed on has not expired, and he will not break it. ”

"Yes, of course he won't break the contract. But this time the situation was special, the octopus master Sarah was seriously injured, and he had to return to his black nest to recover. ”

"What? Someone got him hurt? ”

This time, even the Duke of Gray Pigeon, who was as cold as ice, couldn't help but shrink his pupils slightly when he heard the news.

But the voice continued, "Yes, my lord. Originally, the octopus had no opponent in the Red Sea, and the entire Benlei River was under their control.

But for some reason, the silver lion that was originally stationed in the northeast suddenly retreated. And on the port of the Red Sea gave an octopus surprise attack! It should be said that the octopus deliberately avoided the harbor of the Misty Lands this time, and did not attack the merchant ships of the Silver Lion.

But even so, I was caught off guard by the latter! The lord of the Octopus Salar and the Duke of the Silver Lion are engaged in an earth-shattering battle on a large ship in the bay!

The scene at that time.... As long as you see someone you see, you will never forget it.... But even Saraprovence, which is as strong as the king of the seven seas... Still outmatched to the young silver lion! Failed in one move and was seriously injured. So now for the sake of the health and safety of the head of the family, they have no choice but to withdraw from Chihai.

I'm sure this news will reach you in about a day, but I think you'll want to know about it sooner rather than later, because one day is enough time for you to do. ”

After listening to the other party's story, Holei's eyes narrowed slightly, and his palm subconsciously groped back and forth on the hilt of the sword.

"Silver Lion Sieg.... I didn't expect him to lead troops to fight very well, and his personal force was as strong as this? Even that old monster is no match for him .... Very good, your news is very timely, I know, you can step down.

Rest assured, I have not forgotten your commitment to Bardia. Go back and tell your chieftain that if he can help me take Holger, I will give him the southern plains and let him recover his country. And help him send troops to the Misty Lands to defeat the Silver Lion. ”

"It's... My lord.... I'll be sure to bring your words. Sorry again to bother you. ”

The rickety body just lay on the ground and shrank back until it was completely in the shadows of the room.

I only heard a breeze blowing in the empty room, and the man just disappeared as if out of thin air.

It's just that the tall black shadow just now is still standing in place.

If one had looked closely at this time, they would have noticed that the black shadow stretched all the way to the feet, overlapping the feet of the grey dove duke Horay. This is a shadow of himself!

The world only knows that the Duke of Gray Pigeon is treacherous and ruthless. didn't know that he also had a special ability, that is, manipulating black shadows.