CHAPTER 173: CHAPTER 118: ACTIVATE THE ICE BARRIER!

As he was about to raise his sword to strike again, the Fortress Commander was already filled with a look of helplessness.

The power of the Ice Barrier was ineffective against the opponent. As a Tier Five Peak Knight, he had no means to resist anymore.

Even if the Barrier Shield could still block attacks next.

It would merely be stalling for time and wasting the Ice Energy contained within the Ice Barrier.

Although unwilling, he still made the wisest choice, "Stop, I have lost this battle."

Hearing his words, the Ice Sword in David’s hand paused in mid-air.

"Hand over the key to the Ice Barrier."

David spoke gravely, for controlling the Ice Barrier was equivalent to controlling the Northern Fortress.

Only now did the commanders of the Northern Fortress come to their senses.

Among them, some commanders wore complicated expressions, having considered the possibility of the commander’s defeat.

Yet they hadn’t imagined he would lose so completely; the gap in power was truly vast.

Another group of commanders had their faces change dramatically, unable to accept this result.

"Mobilize the troops, we must mobilize the troops immediately. We can’t let the key to the Ice Barrier fall into the hands of Duke Frost Wolf." Their faces twisted with agitation.

"Mobilize?"

"The Tier Six Frost Giant Wolf of the Frost Wolf Clan hasn’t even made a move yet."

One commander sneered, "And remember, this is an honor duel."

Indeed, this was the most sacred honor duel among knights.

Even though the chaotic kingdom’s order had led many knights to forsake their codes.

Many knights still adhered to them strictly, as it was their belief.

On the other side, the nobles of the Frost Wolf Alliance Army were excited.

As long as Duke Frost Wolf got the Ice Barrier key, everything would be over.

"It’s what you deserve."

The Fortress Commander sighed and withdrew the Barrier Shield.

Now, if the Ice Sword hanging in the air were to fall.

It could end the life of this Tier Five Peak Earth Knight directly.

David nodded.

He merely used the Ice Sword to pick up the Ice Treasure Pearl, bringing it to him and gripped it in his hand.

He had no intention of taking the Fortress Commander’s life.

Though the Fortress Commander lost, he preserved the power of the Northern Fortress and Frost Wolf Ridge, allowing the Northern Fortress to continue guarding the Northern Lands, deserving respect.

If the Fortress Commander was still willing to guard the Northern Fortress, entrusting it to him was acceptable.

Of course, the key to the Fortress Barrier, he would surely hold in his hand, for as long as he held the key, he could control the fortress!

His gaze fell on the key to the Fortress Barrier.

Suddenly, he felt a sense of familiarity, and his Spiritual Power delved into it, instantly being accepted.

"Is this... the Spiritual Mark of the ancestors of the Frost Wolf Clan?"

David was moved, as the Frost Wolf Clan had guarded the Northern Fortress for generations.

The key had long been imprinted with the mark of the Frost Wolf Clan.

Seeing this, the Fortress Commander sighed again.

It seemed the Northern Fortress itself belonged to the Frost Wolf Clan, and he considered it a rightful return.

"I hope you can keep your promise to guard the Northern Fortress."

His tone suddenly lightened.

If family and the royal family were not a concern, entrusting the Northern Fortress to the Frost Wolf Clan was indeed the best outcome.

Duke Frost Wolf, with Tier Six Knight’s Power.

Coupled with a Tier Six Frost Giant Wolf, even if the Jingge Kingdom gathered the power of the whole nation.

It would likely not easily overcome the Northern Fortress, and Duke Frost Wolf was truly young!

In this way, for a century, the Northern Lands of the Silver Moon Kingdom were safe.

"Rest assured, I will certainly guard the Northern Fortress."

David displayed a confident smile, for it was not just guarding.

He intended to use the Northern Fortress as a starting point to help Reina reclaim the Jingge Kingdom.

"Also, about the commanders in the Northern Fortress." the Commander hesitated to say.

David spoke calmly, "Vengeance shall be served, but I won’t kill more than necessary."

The Commander opened his mouth to speak.

He was aware of the inside story of what happened back then.

The Frost Wolf Clan hurriedly fled the Northern Fortress.

Aside from a few Knight’s Attendants, they had taken nothing with them, as some forces had indeed intervened behind the scenes.

Now, Duke Frost Wolf returned to the Northern Fortress.

Although he didn’t want the commanders of the Northern Fortress to suffer too many casualties.

He also knew he couldn’t stop Duke Frost Wolf’s vendetta.

Now he only hoped that Duke Frost Wolf would go easy and not cause too many deaths.

David narrowed his eyes without saying more.

He looked toward the direction of the Northern Fortress, activating the Ice Treasure Pearl in his hand. The open Barrier slowly disappeared.

Meanwhile, on the city walls, some commanders, seeing that Duke Frost Wolf had already gained command of the fortress, exchanged glances and sighed helplessly, accepting everything.

Some commanders who were naturally close to the Frost Wolf Clan.

Had already begun to open the city gates, planning to welcome the new master of the Northern Fortress into the Northern Fortress.

Those commanders who participated in dividing the Frost Wolf Clan’s power in secret began to retreat, intending to find an opportunity to flee the Northern Fortress.

The commanders in the Northern Fortress, due to their different stances, all started to act.

Meanwhile, the Frost Wolf Alliance Army also took action.

David, leading the Frost Wolf Alliance Army, with the assistance of some commanders in the Northern Fortress, directly entered the Northern Fortress.

The Frost Wolf Alliance Army quickly took over some defenses of the Northern Fortress, as now was not the time to relax vigilance.

"Greetings, Lord Duke."

Soon, the nobles in the city were assembled by him.

Most of the nobles expressed their allegiance immediately.