A female general holding an ice-flower scepter frowned as she stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, isn't this… too tense?"
"This is a war between the Crossbridge Empire and Olympian God Mountain. They're the ones who should be worried. Why should we make such a huge move and deploy our main legions to the border—"
"No more."
"I've made my decision!"
"Execute the order immediately!"
The Snowbound Kingdom's empress cut off the beautiful woman's admonition, her voice leaving no room for dispute.
This seemingly excessive decision left the ministers of Icecrystal Palace confused and at a loss.
"All of you may withdraw."
"Grace, Winter—stay!"
…
The ministers filed out of the Frost Shrine one after another.
Only two women remained.
One wore a violet ice-crystal gown, her temperament cold and aloof.
The other wore ice-crystal battle armor embroidered with snow-fox patterns—seductive, yet carrying a bone-chilling chill.
