The convoy continued to drive towards the central square of the palace.

However, the faces of those nobles showed a more solemn and frightened look.

Just now, Queen Claudia, the leader of the witchers, had left the escort and taken some of the witchers with her.

As a result, the defense of the convoy weakened, and the sense of security of the nobles decreased.

All of them were pale and trembling as they followed the sides of the carriage.

They all heard the news of the group of monsters that had suddenly appeared in the royal capital.

The horror of these monsters was comparable to that of the behemoths that appeared in that area of the sea at the time.

No wonder Victor asked the Grand Prince to hurriedly assign the Knights to evacuate the people, and said that war was coming.

Isn't war just around the corner?

It's just that the object of the war is the group of monsters that suddenly appeared.

The nobles were weak in their legs, but they could only stubbornly continue to follow the convoy.

I'm afraid that on the way to the central square, a monster as terrible as in the report will suddenly appear.

Now the most likely protector of their nobles, Queen Claudia, left the place, leaving the nobles in a cave of ice.

They still remember how Claudia defeated the demon of jealousy, and almost killed him.

After seeing the true strength of the queen, the nobles also felt extremely relieved to follow the convoy with the queen present.

But now, the witchers have been taken away by the queen to support the nearest northern city.

And the rest of these witchers ....

The nobles couldn't believe that the only remaining witchers would be able to protect them.

Still, the situation of the nobles was not too bad.

Their eyes wandered over the carriage, paying particular attention to Gwen and the Elven Queen Coot floating on the clouds at the front of the convoy.

Gwen, as Victor's fiancée, naturally doesn't need to say much.

And Kocot, as the king of elves and a former member of the Mage Council, will not be bad.

But the problem is that the focus of the two of them is on the elves.

Not everyone would think that the lives of nobles were very precious.

Even they feel that way.

After all, that's an elf, what a mysterious and rare species, how can these nobles compare to it?

But fortunately, there was also a great prince present.

Although the nobles learned from Lipoot that Obenny's slaying of the dragon may have been fabricated.

But after all, he was hailed as the "perfect hero" and was the eldest son of Emperor Auberley.

With this level of identity, no matter how good his strength is, it will not be much worse.

Thinking of this, those nobles gathered around Albany.

While following in the footsteps of the Great Prince, they humbly and anxiously pleaded for his protection.

"Your Highness, we have entrusted all our lives to you......"

"Yes, Your Highness, our life and death depend on you."

"Alas, all of my family, young and old, are counting on me alone, Your Highness."

These nobles buzzed in Albany's ears like flies.

Each time they uttered a word, Albany's face became even heavier.

But these nobles, desperate for protection, apparently did not perceive the heaviness of Albany.

They still fantasize that Albanny can heroically rescue them in times of crisis and save them from a desperate situation.

After all, it's the royal duty.

If royalty is unwilling to protect the nobility, then why should they serve the royalty?

Under the expectant gaze of the nobles, Albanny slowly straightened up, as if making a promise to them:

"I see."

"I'll keep you safe."

Hearing this reply, the burden in the hearts of the nobles instantly relaxed, and they all breathed a sigh of relief, and smiles reappeared on their faces.

Just when they were happy, the guards with the communication crystal hurriedly approached the eldest prince.

"Your Highness! There is good news! ”

His eyes flashed with surprise, and he reported to Albany, as if relieved:

"In addition to the support of Her Majesty the Empress in the northern district, the giants in the eastern and western districts have also been intercepted!"

Hearing the news, the eldest prince's eyes widened, a smile of surprise appeared on his face, and he hurriedly asked excitedly:

"Which strong man from the royal capital has dispatched!?"

"Yes...... It's Duke Rivi, and General Vladimir, who has come back to retire! ”

At the same time—

Wangdu, Dongcheng District.

At this time, the spacious blue brick streets were torn apart by a violent earthquake.

All kinds of raised rocks and fine bricks and tiles mingled, and the waves of dust swept the sky.

The knights who had evacuated the residents around were armed with weapons in their hands, standing behind the evacuation of the residents, firmly blocking the attack of the monstrous monsters.

It's just that their hands trembled slightly, the palms of their swords were covered with fine beads of sweat, and their eyes revealed imperceptible horror.

But with their responsibilities, they had to forcibly suppress the panic in their hearts and bravely face the threat in front of them.

It's just that the duty is here, and they can only forcibly suppress the panic in their hearts.

The knights looked up in amazement at the earthy brown giant in front of them.

It towered into the sky, holding a huge stone in one hand, as if it was about to smash down on the earth in the next moment.

Shadows enveloped the knights, and a terrifying aura spread through everyone's hearts.

However, as the giant's arm fell, an icy chill spread like ripples across the crumbling streets.

In the blink of an eye, a thick layer of frost formed on the ground, and the ice spread rapidly, climbing the giant's rocky legs.

The hard ice exuded a bitter cold aura, and even the surrounding air floated a deep layer of white smoke.

Thick ice crystals shimmered and shimmered, attracting the giant's attention.

As soon as it took a step, it found that the huge pillars of sand and stone could not move, and not even the ice wrapped around its legs could break through a crack.

The knights looked in amazement at the ice-bound giants and the frost-covered earth around them, completely stunned.

But suddenly, there was the sound of tobacco burning from behind them.

"Shhh

"That's what you call the Earth Giant, Levi."

An old man with gray hair in a mink coat and a thick cigar in his mouth walked slowly up to the knight.

He took a sharp puff and spat out a large puff of smoke with great enjoyment.

Holding a transparent and flickering communication crystal in his hand, the voice of Duke Levi gradually came from the crystal:

"Well, that's the kind of thing."

"I'm sorry, Vladimir, I didn't take into account the elves that caused these monsters to appear in the royal capital."

"When it's over, I'll take the initiative to accept the punishment......"

Vladimir picked up the crystal and interrupted Rivi by putting it to his mouth.

"It's useless to say these things, let's protect the residents first."

He squinted at the crystal, pressed it casually, and threw it behind him.

Seeing this, the knights hurriedly ran to catch it.

I saw Vladimir showing a satisfied and hearty smile.

"That's pretty expensive, boys, I've got it for me."

The moment the words fell, his right hand stretched out.

A chill quickly condensed from the space.

The white smoke was mixed with fine ice crystals, which gradually wrapped around his arm.

And in the palm of his hand, a giant axe of ice that shimmered with sharp light appeared.

Vladimir slung the giant axe on his shoulders and stared at the mountain giant in front of him with wide eyes.

The corners of his mouth were grinned, and his eyes flashed with a defiant light:

"You look like you're powerful? Pity. ”

"Now, it's winter."

……

Listening to the guard's report, the tension in the eldest prince's heart was finally relieved a little, and he exhaled deeply.

The surrounding urban areas are generally safe, which is good news.

But the situation in Nancheng is worrying, with weak defenses and the safety of residents at risk.

What to do, is he going to rush to help......

But...... And how can he help?

The eldest prince's hand unconsciously clenched into a fist, his nails almost pierced into the flesh, and his palms were flushed with a trace of whiteness.

Again, his heart was filled with this sense of powerlessness.

Just as he was blaming himself and struggling, a voice came from ahead.

He looked up and looked sharply at Gwen in front of him:

"Your Highness."

"If you go any further, you'll reach the central square."

Hearing this, the eldest prince was stunned for a moment.

Look beyond Gwen and look ahead.

Indeed, as Gwen said, only a few kilometers away, it is the largest empty square in the royal capital.

It was crowded with people, and groups of residents took refuge here.

The knights stood by the perimeter, maintaining order and protecting the inhabitants.

When the nobles saw this scene, they all breathed a sigh of relief, their eyes flashing with gratitude and surprise.

The security of the central plaza gave them a sense of peace of mind.

Now, there's no need to be afraid of danger.

But just then, Gwen unexpectedly swung her sword, severing the reins of the carriage like lightning.

The horse broke away from the carriage, raised its front hooves, and let out a long neigh.

Gwen stumbled onto the horse, grasping the horse's mane with both hands, and then re-reining the reins.

The people around her were stunned, their eyes full of doubts, puzzled by her actions.

Even Cocott, who was sitting on the clouds, couldn't help but frown, staring at Gwen curiously.

Gwen rode his horse and came to the front of the eldest prince with a firm gaze:

"Nancheng District is supported by me."

"When it's over, I'll help Victor."

Seeing this, the witch who had been following Gwen suddenly became anxious:

"Gwen!? What are you doing? ”

"Now is not the time for your personal heroism! Victor doesn't need you to help ......."

Before she finished speaking, she was stunned.

Gwen's body seemed to emit a faint golden light, and even her eyes had a mysterious golden glow.

Is she blind?

The witcher rubbed his eyes, but the faint glow of golden light did not dissipate.

But at this time, Gwen's voice had already sounded:

"But I need him."

As her words fell, a cold white wind suddenly rolled up in the air around her, gently sweeping the snow mastiff armor on her body.

Ice crystals climbed with the wind, wrapping around her neck and her skull, forming a glittering silver dog helmet in the white smoke of the snow.

The helmet completely covered Gwen's head and face.

Even the horse she was riding was covered in layers of ice crystal armor that shimmered with chill, and her whole body was wrapped in the silver glittering ice armor.

On the horse's forehead, there is even a spiral-shaped sharp horn of ice crystals, sharp and cold.

Looking at Gwen in front of her, the witcher's puzzled voice rang out:

"For ...... Why ......"

In the midst of everyone's shocked gaze, Gwen tugged at the reins violently, and the horse's front hooves raised in a long neighing sound.

With this roar, the cold wind around him became more intense.

Everyone couldn't help but stretch out their hands and be forced to shield themselves from the wind and snow.

Only Kevlar, who hid himself, looked up at Gwen in a daze.

The horse turned and pointed in her direction.

Gwen's golden eyes, hidden under the helmet, suddenly flickered, and she looked at the witcher in front of her with incomparable determination:

"I'm his future wife."

"That's reason enough."