The upcoming battle was a clash between the Shadowflame Dragon and Snow Giant Da, as well as between the Human Knight Order and the Snow Demon Legion.
Russell was unable to predict what direction or outcome this battle would take.
To say he wasn't worried, wasn't afraid, or didn't want to flee was impossible. He had heard countless times of the tragic outcome of the Fall twenty-one years ago.
But as a lord, he couldn't shirk his duty to defend his territory. Moreover, this battle was linked to the future of the Shadowflame Grand Duchy. If they were defeated and the Shadowflame Dragon slaughtered, the Shadowflame Grand Duchy might not have a single warm place left.
Wuyao Snake Manor couldn't avoid it either.
"This is not the outcome I want... But if we win the battle and I die, that is equally unacceptable," pondered Russell, as the Knight Regiment marched on. "Father certainly wouldn't have me die in battle, but once on the battlefield, everything is unforeseeable."
