Wizard: I crush legends with martial arts.

Chapter 167 Follow-up Actions

Seeing the valiant Queen Junon, Simon and Mia bowed in unison.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Where is Alphonse? I've arrived in Frostwind Territory, isn't he going to come out to greet me?" Queen Junon glanced around, seemingly casually, and asked.

"My lord, he has gone missing."

In front of Queen Junoun, Mia finally chose not to hide the truth and answered honestly.

"What's going on?" Queen Junon frowned and asked.

Mia had no choice but to recount what had happened that night.

Queen Junoun's delicate eyebrows furrowed together.

Originally, I came here specifically to inspect the northern region after hearing the Duke's report that the northern territory was suffering from a severe monster calamity, and also to see that dead guy who had been on my mind all along.

From childhood to adulthood, apart from her closest relatives, no man had ever been so intimate with her, and even her relatives would never touch that area.

But unexpectedly, this happened; that damned guy just disappeared without a trace.

Thankfully, at least we can confirm that he is still alive.

In an instant, Queen Junoron made her decision.

"Where is Monica? There's a priest from the Church of War among her entourage. Let him check on Monica and see what's going on."

Mia quickly led Queen Junon and her entourage to the lord's castle.

Monica's condition wasn't a big problem; she was simply under a sleeping curse.

Under the priest's magic, the curse was quickly lifted, and he awoke.

But she knew nothing about what happened that night.

All I remember are trivial details.

However, these contents still made Queen Junorne slightly unhappy.

I thought that only Mia was close to Alphonse, but I didn't expect that this guy was such a womanizer that he had other women as well.

However, this was just a minor detail. Queen Junoen only had a slight liking for Alphonse, and was more indignant on behalf of Mia.

Yes, it is like that.

Perhaps because half-elves are infertile, Alphonse found another woman to ensure the continuation of the Tartarus bloodline.

Queen Junoun has also made a plan regarding the issue of Coldwind Pass.

"Mia Sagrando".

"Yes!" Mia quickly replied.

"I bestow upon you the title of Baron. In the time that Alphonse is not yet back, you shall temporarily assume the position of Lord and manage all affairs of the Coldwind Territory," Queen Junon said calmly.

Mia was taken aback. "I'm not good at managing the territory. Simon handles all the administrative affairs."

Queen Junon glanced at Simon, "But he doesn't have the power to intimidate everyone. I've made up my mind, let's do it this way."

After their conversation, she learned that Simon had also been a member of the Southern Legion, but she still trusted Mia, who possessed great power, more.

"Simon, from now on you will serve as the political officer of the Coldwind Territory, assisting Mia."

"Yes!" Simon agreed without any objection, bowing his head.

Queen Junon continued, "Due to the unfortunate death of Baron Soldino of Steel Sand Territory and the desertion of the Aldrich family of Five-Colored Flower Territory, both Steel Sand Territory and Five-Colored Flower Territory, which suffered from the monster tide, have been incorporated into Cold Wind Territory, which has been elevated to an earldom."

Mia and Simon were both stunned. Alphonse had just been made a count?

"At the same time, the Coldwind Territory must also shoulder more responsibility, taking in the surviving people, providing them with food and stable housing. In addition, the expansion and reconstruction of the town must also proceed. The Royal Family will allocate a batch of supplies and funds as aid to implement this plan, so as to ensure that the people can return to a peaceful and tranquil life," Queen Junon said.

"Yes!" Mia and Simon answered in unison.

The responsibility is heavy, but for the sake of the lord, it is something that must be taken on.

As long as the kilns for firing cement and bricks can be rebuilt, building houses will not be a problem. The food source has also been solved. The monster meat has been dried and stored, so there will be no trouble in the short term.

Queen Junoun's decrees were recorded by the accompanying officials.

With everything agreed upon, Queen Junon did not linger any longer; she still needed to go to Frosthold to discuss matters with Duke Kabulev.

After unloading a batch of relief supplies, the Skyhawk took off again, heading towards Frosthold.

Taisi, however, packed his bags and bid farewell to everyone, saying, "I'm going to find the lord!"

Having stayed in the Frostwind Territory for so long, Alphonse never treated him as a slave; he and Alphonse had formed a deep bond.

If he stayed in Coldwind Territory, he didn't know what he could do, but at least he could do his part.

Mia will remain in the territory as the acting lord of Coldwind Territory, and all affairs will depend on Simon. It is a good idea for Tessie to be able to determine Alphonse's location based on his slave contract with Alphonse. The only thing to worry about is his strength.

"I'll send some guards with you!" Simon said.

"No need." Tethys shook his head. "I'm used to traveling alone. It's also inconvenient to travel through the Orc Kingdom of Bozak with too many people. The orcs there are very unfriendly to humans, but they are alright to us dwarves. With the spell incantations taught to me by the lord, my strength has improved significantly. There's no need to worry about me."

"Then I'll leave it to you!" Mia couldn't find the words to object, so she had no choice but to hand over this important task to Tessie.

"Don't worry, I will definitely bring the lord back safe and sound!" Tessie said goodbye again, waved, and strode away with her large backpack on her back.

A long time has passed.

After undergoing therapeutic exercises, Alphonse's damaged vital energy has been largely restored.

But at that moment, a strange noise startled Alphonse, who was still in meditation.

It sounded like something extremely heavy was rolling over the rocks, making a rustling sound.

According to the feedback from my spiritual senses, this aura is quite strong.

Alphonse concealed his presence and leaped into the air.

Riske dutifully guarded the cave entrance, and without orders, he would not launch an attack.

As a shadow creature, he would not be easily detected by enemies.

Alphonse cautiously reached the entrance of the hole and peered out.

Two lanterns, each as big as a basketball and slightly yellow, appeared in the darkness in the distance, emitting a faint glow as they meandered along.

As they drew closer, Alphonse looked closely and realized that what were lanterns at all were actually the two orange-yellow vertical pupils of a magical beast.

It was a huge python with a body as thick as a pillar, its scarlet forked tongue constantly flicking in and out of its mouth.

Alphonse estimated that the python was at least twenty meters long, covered in fine, dark scales, each the size of a palm, with rings of yellow stripes on its body, making it look terrifying.

(End of this chapter)