The outpost was swiftly prepared for evacuation.
The soldiers stationed here rotated regularly between the estate and the outpost every few days, so they were well-practiced at packing up their gear quickly. After burying the remaining preserved rations in the snow, all that was left behind were empty ice tents, standing abandoned and desolate.
“Then, we’ll proceed to the next outpost as planned,” Orden reported to Seongjin after a final inspection.
On their way back to the estate, they intended to stop at each outpost along the route to gather the stationed soldiers. For those outposts too far off their path, they had already sent emergency recall signals.
“But, Your Grace, what about…those?” Sir Oscar murmured in a concerned tone beside him.
‘As if I’d know.’
Orden cast an uneasy glance over his shoulder.
There, against the rugged backdrop of the canyon, three enormous ice giants stood in a row, their massive forms gleaming silver in the dawn light. If not for knowing they were monsters, the sight might have been somewhat majestic.
Who would have imagined encountering these creatures in such peaceful proximity?
“What’s with the looks? I’m obviously bringing these Bingsoo (Ice Pop) trio along! They’re valuable assets to our forces,” Seongjin declared stubbornly, having noticed the group’s uneasy reactions.
“But, Your Highness, those beasts could turn against us at any moment…”
“Don’t worry. I have them completely under control.”
Despite Seongjin’s reassurances, the group’s…