The Witcher: Elemental Lords

After finishing all this, Dorre breathed a sigh of relief, looking at the Water Shadow's limp body on the ground.

He looked around, then lowered his head, gazing at the table covered with various papers and notes.

He glanced over them, the notes densely covered with small writing, recording information about Albis City, from extremely ordinary people in key positions to the movements of the major nobles, almost without missing any detail, involving all aspects.

Some cold sweat broke out on Dorre's forehead. Why was this damned Nightmare Empire investigating so thoroughly? Were they so rich?

Developing spies also required money. So much information clearly wasn't sent by just one person; it was the collective effort of many. Where did they get so much money? Even if they emptied the Northwest countries, did a small Albis City like his need so many spies?

It was truly inexplicable.

He carefully reviewed all the information and found that the information was very objective, without any personal speculation or conjecture.

He thought about it and realized that this method was very reliable. Without speculation, there would be no bias, no guidance with any form or direction, and no major loopholes. Subjectively, it wouldn't favor any particular direction.

This method seemed quite good.

Dorre looked around and carefully scanned the room with his mental power.

Besides the dust, the room was clean, with nothing revealing any information. Even the small notes didn't have any names, only code names.

He nodded. Water Shadow was indeed professional. It was a pity that although the Nightmare Meditation Method could potentially turn enemies, the other party's Nightmare Meditation Method was even more powerful, leaving nothing to turn.

Dorre didn't move anything either, quietly taking Water Shadow's body and disappearing into the dark night.

...

The Nightmare Empire's spies were practically operating under his nose. Dorre could find out the situation at any time, so he didn't care at all.

After dealing with Water Shadow, Dorre also dealt with several so-called subordinates, uprooting all the intermediaries on their several lines. Then, he summoned the head of the Public Security Bureau to search and confiscate these people's properties.

Confiscate what should be confiscated, seal up what should be sealed up, and investigate what should be investigated.

The next day, the entire city discovered that Albis City had changed.

...

Winter arrived, all things hibernated, and the cold currents of the Northwest surged down, affecting the entire Northwest countries, plunging everything into a snowy world.

Under the leadership of the Empire, the Wassenburg Steel Reclamation Corps and the Brave Martial Legion didn't stop because of the arrival of winter. They successively went deep into the desert and removed two strongholds built by the Nightmare Empire.

Level 8 experts couldn't act casually, and the Level 7 forces of the two empires were ready to move, watching each other from afar on the border.

At the same time, the forces of the Northern Kingdom also began to advance from another stronghold into the desert. However, the scale of the Northern Kingdom was smaller, only able to go deeper through the edge of the Nightmare Forest and start fighting with the newly established Nightmare Empire.

The south of the Northwest countries was mountainous, so there was no major problem. That was the territory of magical beasts. So far, only the Glory Empire and the Northern Kingdom were involved.

Further north of the Northwest countries was the Great Icefield, where there was nothing. In winter, there was only an endless glacier, so it didn't involve anything.

The direction of the battle was still closer to the Glory Empire.

The Nightmare Empire's establishment as a country greatly shocked all parties. The entire Glory Empire's intelligence organization began to operate, and various families prepared to mobilize troops and transport supplies to the Northwest.

Dorre was also very helpless. It was supposed to be his great wedding day, but now there was a war.

Wassenburg, in Aiche's boudoir.

Lying on the same bed, Aiche looked at Dorre, who was staring blankly, knowing that he was daydreaming again. She didn't mind and casually played with his hair.

The two of them weren't wearing much, lying naked on the warm bed because they had just experienced a great battle.

A wizard's control ability was very strong. They wouldn't randomly release their beastly nature because of physiological desires; they were very rational.

Just then, a blush appeared on Aiche's face. She reached out and drew circles on Dorre's face, saying, "Dorre, do you think we'll have a boy or a girl?"

The light in Dorre's eyes returned. He turned his head, and Aiche's delicate face was right in front of him.

"Either is fine. I have no opinion."

Aiche smiled again and said, "With our current abilities, we can control whether it's a boy or a girl. Tell me."

Dorre couldn't help but smile wryly, "You don't need to control it. Whichever one is conceived is that one. Aren't boys and girls the same? A boy will be a county king, and a girl will be a county princess."

Only then did Aiche giggle and say, "That's true, but if we have too many, what will they do if they have to compete?"

Dorre pinched Aiche's cheek, "Isn't competition a normal thing? The capable will rise, and the incapable will fall. Albis City will be their future foothold. Only the capable can defend it, and it has nothing to do with the two of us."

Aiche felt that Dorre's words were a bit irresponsible, but she couldn't find anything to criticize.

With a city as their inheritance, Dorre and Aiche's starting point as parents seemed to be above most people. What could they complain about? Moreover, almost every force did the same thing in this regard.

Aiche said with a happy face, "Then I'll conceive."

Dorre nodded and said, "Conceive."

Wizards could clearly understand their own state and control it to a certain extent. Without any protection, it was very easy for the two of them to get pregnant if they wanted to.

Aiche had only become a woman these past few days and didn't want to be a mother so soon. She just wanted to prepare and adjust her physical state to its best.

As newlyweds, they had tasted the sweetness of the marrow. The two of them hadn't left the house for three days, and even their meals were brought to their room.

Aiche finally understood what those people meant by a shameless life. It was too shameful, but most of the time, she was the one clinging to Dorre, while Dorre cultivated when he had nothing to do.

After returning from the capital, Dorre's gains were much greater than Aiche's. Aiche was also cultivating, but basically her clone replaced her, and her main body had nothing to do.

Just then, Dorre said again, "The war in the Northwest is estimated to begin. I have to find a way to advance to Level 7 as soon as possible, otherwise, I feel unsafe. I don't know how much power the Nightmare Empire has prepared, but it shouldn't be too low."

Aiche was still immersed in the gentle embrace, but when Dorre said this, she also felt a little helpless.

Things had happened too fast recently, not giving them time to react. Even the wedding wasn't going smoothly.

Her father had to go to war, and the family had to prepare for the northern defense. It was estimated that a large number of people would go to the front line, and even several old ancestors in the family would have to be dispatched. Who cared about their wedding?

Eating at home these days felt like eating at a wedding banquet.

Aiche nodded and said, "Yes, the Nightmare Empire has been operating for so many years, and the Nightmare Meditation Method is so terrifying. I don't know how many people have been controlled."

"However, I heard that their high-end power is insufficient. If all the high-end power on the West Ring Continent is mobilized, the Nightmare Ancestor would probably have to flee immediately."