The mixed-breed military horse, whose legs and neck were kept warm, used its iron hooves to make small dents on the icy ground.

Most of the garrison still stayed on the second and first ring tower defense lines.

Battle forts everywhere have also become gathering points.

Braziers and bonfires have become the most common features in the frozen city.

The orange light casts an eerie halo under the blue-white ice.

At this moment, in the defense area under the responsibility of the security army.

On the defensive platform on the roof of one of the large battle forts.

This is a rare commanding height in this area.

Several giant crossbows were set up next to the tooth-shaped wall stacks. The temporary tent was bent under the weight of the snow. Inside the tent, there were several figures wearing thick coats surrounding the fire to keep warm.

"Ah sneeze!"

"Count Les, don't be stingy with your good wine, give me another glass!"

The bard England sneezed heavily, and then looked at Count Les Kazan sitting opposite him.

The key point is the storage bracelet in his hand.

England knew that Zong Shen had allowed Earl Rice to retain part of his wealth.

Now that storage bracelet contains all the remaining wealth of the other party.

This includes some wine from the wine cellar.

In the current freezing weather, warming up by the fire and drinking wine have become the only fun.

"Shut up, England."

"No one can tell how long this ice cover will remain in place."

"The security forces have not received any orders for more than six hours."

"And the order given to me by the lord is to stay and wait."

He decisively rejected England's request.

This was the fifth time in an hour that the alcoholic bard had asked for a drink.

But he actually doesn't have much in stock.

Fortunately, there is no shortage of food.

Most of the alcohol in the city was confiscated by the garrison and became strategic supplies.

As night falls outside, the blue-white ice shell dome continues to emit a faint sky-blue light.

Looking up, it seems like there is a layer of aurora covering everyone's heads.

Upon hearing Earl Rice's answer, England curled his lips in disappointment.

At this time, Shuraya Bhutto, the commander of the security forces who was sitting next to them and the childhood friend of Count Rais Kazan, showed a wry smile.

Immediately he took out a mithril flask from his arms.

After unscrewing the screw cap, he handed it to England.

"Just one sip."

"Damn it! Who asked you to drink so much in one gulp!"

England took the flask and took a big gulp of wine.

His cheeks suddenly turned red with satisfaction, and he let out a pleasant burp.

Most of the officers in the security army were gradually intimidated by Zong Shen with the help of Count Rice's social circle.

So here they can mention Zong Shen frankly.

This was originally a precautionary measure to fight for his interests after the final battle between the Lancastrian family and the church.

But now it seems that this measure is probably useless.

Plans cannot keep up with changes.

The bones of the Frost Ancestral Dragon are used as the carrier, and powerful church rituals are used as the wedge to lead.

The projection of the Raven God of Disaster Frost that finally appeared was so powerful that it was terrifying.

Even leaving aside the Apostles, who have superior numbers and combat power.

The projection of God alone is enough to suppress the giant city of Lentax.

In addition, the long-distance transmission channel appears directly in the third circle.

It also made the giant city's outer defense line useless.

More than half of the defenders of the third circle, who originally accounted for the largest proportion, were defeated or captured by the apostles in a very short period of time.

Of course, some of them were captured by evil lords waiting for an opportunity.

These captured garrisons can be quickly conquered as long as they are brought back to the territory for a little training.

These are all ready-made combat capabilities.

The remaining half of the third circle defenders managed to escape back to the second circle tower through various channels.

In fact, the current number of surviving garrison troops is only about 70% of its peak.

The giant city of Lentax has shrunk its defense line, but the number of garrison troops is actually not as large as it was at the beginning.

And the situation in the city is a bit complicated.

I'm afraid there will be some changes as time goes by.

Several legion commanders within the garrison were divided over future strategy.

This is also the reason why until now, the garrison has not been able to organize manpower to break through the designated positions of the ice shell.

Marquis Henry was somewhat depressed.

They did not go out to rectify the team.

If this situation continues, it won't take long for chaos to break out in the city.

When the war broke out, many refugees also poured in from the third circle.

This makes the second circle a bit crowded.

As the cold came, the garrison opened most of the taverns and major guild buildings to allow the refugees to escape the cold.

Otherwise, these frozen refugees would quickly band together to rob the original residents of the second circle, causing order to collapse.

The only good news in the city right now is that there is still enough food and other supplies.

Thanks to the slightly deformed material reserve system of the indigenous people of the Endless Continent.

The food currently stored in the two circles is enough for them to eat for several years.

As for the materials for making fire, in addition to ordinary wood, there is also a kind of grease from fire monsters.

A piece of fat as big as a baby's fist can burn for more than 8 hours.

In addition, there are special trees that contain the magic power of the fire element.

As a world filled with elemental magic.

Monsters will be born from wild beasts.

Magic trees will also appear among the trees.

Unlike the intelligent tree people, these magic trees are still plants.

It just has certain elemental properties.

In addition, there are many similar reserve materials.

As far as heating alone is concerned, it is not a problem to last for several months.

But in the end, I'm afraid I'll have to burn food to keep warm.

This is the situation, and it is definitely not optimistic.

In comparison, the security forces are relatively peaceful.

The officers in the team strictly abided by the orders left by Zong Shen and always stayed in the defense zone.

England spent an unforgettable time with them.

Taking the flask back from his hand, Shuraya Bhutto took a sip himself, and then handed the flask to others.

The brazier in front of everyone emitted billowing heat, distorting the air above.

It is precisely because of the cold that warmth becomes so valuable.

While they were chatting quietly.

Two figures suddenly appeared.
To be continued...