Ashen Dragon

Although there were minor incidents and unexpected casualties along the way, Kenya City was ultimately conquered by the Ashen Kingdom, marking the end of the Principality of Norton after over four hundred years.

The members of the Norton family, under the strict house-to-house search conducted by the "Nocturne" troops, were all captured without exception and almost all were sent to the dungeons of Northwind Castle.

After all, these individuals with the diluted bloodline of Frost Giants were too conspicuous in their physique—even their blood had a unique scent.

Dragon Vein Goblin Leader Dolores, frustrated by the perilous battle, voluntarily asked Cassius for a temporary leave from the military and vowed to become a Dragon Sanctuary Holy Knight. He was now diligently studying in the Hall of Dragon Oath, though it was unclear if he would succeed.

In the Council Hall, Cassius sprawled on the throne, enthusiastically toying with the horn in his hand.

To gain such equipment effortlessly was an unexpected delight for him.

[You have plundered ice from ancient times.]

[You have obtained the legendary equipment—[Eternal Frost Horn]]

[Eternal Frost Horn]

Quality: Legendary

Creator: Kobal Everfrost

Description: In the ancient times, long forgotten, during a war that lasted several generations, Kobal demonstrated terrifying spell-casting talent, summoning ice hundreds of meters tall to freeze an Ancient Red Dragon into an ice block. This made him a brilliant star in the Giant Empire, establishing his own Giant Clan and even receiving the surname "Everfrost" from the Frost Giant god Soleim.

When the war ended, both sides were paralyzed. Even in his old age, Kobal was still alive. Knowing that his clan would face threats after his death, he cut off his right leg, engraved runes on the leg bone, and forged it into a horn imbued with the power of Everfrost, which he handed to his son before he died.

When the horn is blown, a howling blizzard will sweep forth, sending all enemies of the Everfrost Tribe into eternal sleep. Stay tuned to My Virtual Library Empire

"I will freeze everything, not just my enemies, but all that I own! —Kolba Everfrost"

Effects:

(Requires resonance with the "Everfrost" Frost Giant bloodline, otherwise the effect is reduced to one-third of its original strength.)

[Power of the Everfrost Rune]: When the horn is blown, the runes will glow an icy blue, and the power of frost and snow will be under your control. A howling blizzard will encircle within a radius of several hundred meters around you, with magically cold hail and snowflakes falling from the sky to freeze your enemies.

[Kolba's Glacier Prison]

9th Level Shaping Magic

A nearly hundred-meter-high glacier will rise from the ground, imprisoning any creature you designate. The creature will suffer continuous cold damage until it dies.

[Extreme Cold Ice Explosure Spell]

8th Level Shaping Magic

You will open your palm to release a torrent of extremely cold water, resembling a waterfall, causing targets to become sluggish and suffer cold damage.

[Advanced Icicle Technique]

7th Level Shaping Magic

You will create several sharp icicles to inflict cold and piercing damage on your enemies.

"As expected of the sacred relic of the Frost Giant Clan."

"A truly powerful legendary equipment, but unfortunately, there are too many limitations, and it doesn't suit my Red Dragon form."

Cassius commented like this.

This equipment was essentially crafted to counter Red Dragons, and as a genuine Red Dragon who could even bathe in magma, he couldn't withstand extreme cold climates and wasn't compatible with the power of the Everfrost Rune.

Moreover, activating this equipment required the bloodline of a Frost Giant. Though he had captured the descendants of the Norton family, their bloodlines were diluted over many generations and could not fully unleash the power of such a legendary relic.

"Thankfully, it was in Oliver's hands."

"If it had fallen into the hands of a Frost Giant elder, I would have had a tough time."

Cassius felt a bit relieved.

That power-hungry Duke Oliver probably didn't even utilize half the power of this legendary equipment, yet it posed a slight threat to him, demonstrating its immense power.

A captivating female voice interrupted Cassius's thoughts.

"Master, I have found the relevant information!"

"The records are in this book from the Rackman Duchy's library, titled 'The Secrets of the Norton Family.'"

Dailenna appeared in the hall holding a worn, parchment book, looking quite pleased.

Cassius, still toying with the bone horn in his hand, showed keen interest.

"Highlight the key points and read them to me."

"Yes, Master."

"This horn is called the Eternal Frost Horn, a sacred relic passed down through the 'Everfrost' Frost Giant Clan near the Vaar Glacier. It was stolen centuries ago by an ancestor of the Norton family—a traitorous Frost Giant..."

Dailenna's expression grew more serious as she turned to the last page, her brow furrowing slightly.

"When the horn is blown again, the Frost Giants from the extreme north will stop at nothing to reclaim it and restore the glory of their ancestors..."

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Dailenna's grim expression, Cassius felt a bit curious.

She spoke heavily, uttering two words.

"Frost Calamity."

Dailenna cautiously lifted her eyes, and seeing that the Red Dragon did not interrupt, she continued.

"The Everfrost Clan, estimated to have over three hundred Frost Giants, hails from the 'Icebound Forbidden Land' of the Vaar Glacier at the northernmost end of Anzeta."

"These Frost Giant Clans periodically invade the south along with blizzards. The timing is uncertain, and the Northerners refer to such invasions as 'Frost Calamities.'"

"It has been over sixty years since the last Frost Calamity. That catastrophe caused heavy losses to all countries in the North, with tens of thousands of casualties. It almost destroyed a duchy. My grandfather witnessed that calamity firsthand; villages and farms were plundered, the roads littered with the broken bodies of humans and beasts, and some cities turned into snow-covered ruins."

At this point, a glint of delight flashed in Cassius's golden eyes.

"Three hundred Frost Giants..."

"Isn't this just the perfect opportunity to collect materials for the Eternal Frost Horn?"

Cassius looked meaningfully at Dailenna and said:

"Dailenna, understand your position."

"Our Ashen Kingdom can only be the calamity for all enemies, never a victim of any disaster."

"Notify the retainers and prepare for battle. I want to collect a large amount of Frost Giant's blood."

Dailenna finally came to her senses, realizing she was no longer a trembling Serpentfolk under the enemy's iron heel, but a member of the Ashen Kingdom ruled by the Red Dragon.

Yes, he was called the Scourge, and the entire North trembled under his wings.

"Yes, Master."

Dailenna half-knelt on the ground, her tone tinged with inexplicable excitement.