This dungeon has mushrooms growing on it.

Chapter 673, Section 672: Grudges and Enmities

In the northern lands, amidst the dwarven ruins.

The place has been completely transformed. It's clean and tidy, all the previous sense of dilapidation has vanished, and apart from being a bit deserted, it's now perfectly habitable.

And now, there is one resident here.

Inanna, who had been brought along by Lin Jun, was holding a bowl of mushroom wine.

Meanwhile, the Ice Elemental Lord, dressed in a long ice crystal dress, floated lightly around her.

The elemental power emanating from its body continuously dissipated into the surrounding space, gradually pulling the Northern Territory toward the frigid abyss.

Inanna had barely taken two sips of the mushroom wine in her hand before it quickly cooled down and froze.

She asked with some concern through the mushroom net, "Boss, won't the people we rescued get frozen?"

Inanna was referring to those slaves, especially those who had once been soldiers of the kingdom.

"Don't worry, everyone who is rescued will survive."

Lin Jun wasn't lying to his fans, Puji. To ensure the survival rate, he even specially prepared some diluted life-giving water.

Given the regenerative abilities of the fungal hyphae, as long as the head is still attached to the neck and the person can breathe, the person can be saved.

Moreover, Lin Jun wouldn't treat them differently because they were missing limbs; there was another Jida pilot like that in Norris Jida's team.

Hearing Lin Jun's words, Inanna finally felt relieved.

She still cared about the soldiers she had fought alongside.

"By the way, where is number four going?"

……

The River Luang, the only seasonal river in the North, is not yet completely frozen, even though the temperature has dropped due to the influence of the Frost Elemental Lord.

The two armies faced each other across the river. Facing the Imperial army that was encamped and resting, Fungus Castle and the dwarves did not take the opportunity to launch a surprise attack, seemingly determined to resist the Empire along the river.

Eugene stood on the bank, riding his war beast, looking down at the river below, somewhat puzzled.

Do they really think a river can stop us?

This is a world of magic; he could easily have his mages freeze the river, making it as easy for his army to walk on.

If it were in the warm south, it wouldn't matter; he could freeze, and the other could thaw, so there would be some reservations.

But this is the North, which is already cold. Once it freezes, the ice won't melt in a short time.

Therefore, in Eugene's view, this river was completely unacceptable as a factor in the deployment of defenses.

And that was exactly what puzzled him.

If the enemy were just a bunch of unsophisticated tribal people, that would be one thing, but according to intelligence, the person in charge is very likely the traitor Louisa.

Based on previous encounters, the opponent is clearly experienced and unlikely to make such a mistake.

Even if Fungus Castle doesn't understand, how could the dwarves not understand?

Therefore, he is waiting.

Sure enough, not long after, Yvette came to Eugene carrying a Puji. The Puji was covered in freshly formed ice shards, clearly having just been pulled out of the water.

"Your Grace, you guessed right, there is indeed an ambush in the water."

Eugene immediately spotted Puji's spiral tentacles. In Eugene's memory, the power of these projectile tentacles was enough to penetrate thin ice layers.

Once the ambush was discovered, it was no longer a threat.

Going into the water to clean up these poops is a poor choice; it's not only a waste of time, but it could also lead to interference from the enemy camp.

Eugene has an even simpler method: just make the ice so thick that it's impenetrable. It would just require the mages to use up two more magic potions.

Despite having made contingency plans, Eugene remained unhappy. His worries stemmed not only from the ongoing war but also from a deep-seated apprehension about the Puji itself.

Along the way, he witnessed the diversity of Puji, and now there are even Puji in the water.

Where else can they not survive?

After this battle, he had to remind His Majesty and his colleagues to focus more on the Puji, rather than on the dwarves, humans, or eradicating slimes within the Empire...

Of course, that's a story for later.

He looked at Yvette beside him and asked, "Are you confident in dealing with that traitor?"

Faced with Eugene's doubts, Yvette smiled confidently: "Your Grace, please rest assured, if I were not capable of dealing with her, I wouldn't be here."

“As you know, Louisa is just a viscount. Without Lady Eleanor’s bloodline, she would be stuck at LV50 for life. The only reason she can become a commander is that, compared to the foolish tribesmen, she has seen more of the world and is more quick-witted after living in the Empire.”

"However, Your Grace, the journey is long, and I have only brought two small elite squads with me this time. In direct combat..."

"Don't worry, I will create an opportunity for you to be decapitated," Eugene promised.

"Then we'll have to rely on your command, sir."

After speaking, Yvette looked up at the opposite bank of the river, at the simple fortifications made of rough, massive stones, as if hoping to catch a glimpse of Louisa.

Unfortunately, all I saw were soldiers and poop.

……

Meanwhile, at the front-line camp, the little pig in charge of command was checking the deployment one last time, with countless images continuously being transmitted into the little pig's consciousness through the mushroom network.

Honestly, this is a very mentally taxing task. Only the day before the battle would Little Pig check every single step like he does now.

Normally, only a few key areas are shown on screen.

As the recipient, Little Pig had already done her best; she couldn't imagine how the boss who controlled the entire fungal carpet processed so much information every day.

Perhaps the leader really is, as the newly established Mushroom Garden Truth Ministry promotes, a god?
It must be true.

Ultimately, there are already enough things on the fungal carpet that can be called "miracles".

Just like now, through the miracle of "fungal carpet vision," Louisa has been monitoring Yvette all the way.

Even during the most mentally taxing phase, she left a small image of Yvette, as if afraid she might suddenly run away.

This special attention naturally caught Lin Jun's attention.

When asked by her boss, Louisa naturally didn't hide anything.

After listening to Louisa's account, Lin Jun summarized it simply: "So, you once took her under your wing, but she ended up betraying you, which ultimately forced you to accept the mission to find Ah Huang?"

"Speaking of which, I really have to thank my good sister. Without her, I wouldn't be where I am today!" The way the little pig licked its lips and fangs didn't look like it was thanking her at all.

Just as Little Pig thought, the boss didn't blame her for bringing her personal grudges into the battlefield, or rather, the boss's focus wasn't on that at all.

Lin Jun felt a little disappointed; it was just a rather clichéd story of betrayal.

Fortunately, he also enjoys watching women fight.

"By the way, since that's the case, please write these words down..."

……

The next day, with the combined efforts of the imperial mages, the Luo River gradually froze from south to north.

With the help of several spell potions, the ice surface was seven or eight meters thick and as hard as iron, leaving no chance for those underwater creatures.

When the river was completely frozen, Eugene personally sounded the call to attack.

(End of this chapter)