Lord Wizard

Chapter 95 Blizzard

Polar ice fields.

The biting wind howled past, as sharp as ice blades.

Lin Meng tightened the collar of his clothes, and only then did he feel a little warmer.

If even a great knight like him is like this, what about the other ordinary soldiers?

"My lord, at this rate, our army's non-combat casualties will reach one or two-tenths as we cross the polar ice caps."

Goss looked at the soldiers behind him with a heavy expression and said.

"How much longer until we get across this ice field?"

Lin Mengdao.

He made many preparations before crossing the polar ice caps, but he never expected...

The harshness of the polar ice cap environment still exceeded his expectations.

"After about three days, once you cross the polar ice cap, you will reach the Hengduan Mountains. This mountain range is a barrier against the cold currents. The area north of the mountains is the north, and the area south of the mountains is the south."

Zuoqiu explained.

He originally came to Solent from the Siri Free Union, crossing the Transverse Mountains.

The Hengduan Mountains block the north and south.

This mountain range occupies a significant portion of the entire Constantine continent, and its long range stretches across dozens of countries, covering an area of ​​over three million square kilometers.

"Three more days. Let everyone hang in there. Once we cross the polar ice cap, we'll rest on the other side of the Hengduan Mountains."

After speaking, Lin Meng pondered for a moment and said, "I remember there's a humanoid race living in the Hengduan Mountains?"

"Yes, the Frost Trolls have lived in the Hengduan Mountains for generations, but they are not in the area we are about to pass through."

"Goss replied."

"The Hengduan Mountains are an adventurer's paradise, and many small organizations and studios operate here."

Zuoqiu thought for a moment and then said to Lin Meng.

"Oh, it seems there are quite a few good things in the Hengduan Mountains, otherwise it wouldn't have attracted so many organizations to settle here."

As Lin Meng spoke, he was pondering whether he should try to take over the Hengduan Mountains.

Many countries have claimed sovereignty over this mountain range, but few have stationed troops there. It is a disputed area among the nations, so if a country occupies part of the mountain range, it doesn't need to worry about causing too much backlash.

And with the Hengduan Mountains covering an area of ​​about 3.2 million square kilometers...

Even if it only occupies one-tenth, it is equivalent to three Winterholds.

At that moment, a squad of knights quickly approached from the front.

After exchanging words with the cavalry in the front row for a moment, one of them was quickly led to Lin Meng's side.

Once the horse stopped, he immediately dismounted, knelt on one knee, and said in a panic, "My lord, the weather ahead has changed drastically. A blizzard is approaching. Lord Harvey has ordered me to come immediately to report to the lord. Please take precautions in time."

"snowstorm!"

Lin Meng's pupils contracted.

This is the mighty power of nature; let alone him, even a formal wizard would find it difficult to contend with it.

"How much longer until we arrive?"

"No more than three hours."

After observing for a moment, Lin Meng quickly chose a suitable location: "Go there, and issue the order for the entire army to encamp and build snow huts to shelter from the wind and snow."

The fleeting years are unfavorable.

The journey across the polar ice caps was only about a week long, but we unexpectedly encountered a rare blizzard.

I wonder how many of my nearly 10,000 troops will be lost after the snowstorm.

Following Lin Meng's order, instructions to prepare for snowstorms were quickly relayed.

On the vast polar ice field, a long dragon immediately descended into chaos, with all the soldiers taking action at that moment.

Snow houses and snow caves were rapidly built on the ice field at this critical moment, and everyone was racing against time.

After instructing his guards to build the snow hut, Quesra looked at the gradually changing weather in the distance and said, "My lord, we should also take shelter as soon as possible."

"No rush!"

Lin Meng rode his horse toward the main force at the rear, where he saw a scene of intense activity, with everyone working hard. In particular, the soldiers from Winter City, who had grown up near the polar ice fields, were acting as mentors, guiding the other soldiers on how to build sturdy snow houses.

"Sir, the soldiers are very efficient. At this rate, they will definitely be able to finish building the snow houses before the blizzard arrives."

When Goss saw Lin Meng, who had come to investigate, he quickly came up and introduced him.

"That would be best. Harvey has done a great job in this matter. If he hadn't informed us in advance, I'm afraid our army would have suffered many casualties when the blizzard came."

Lin Meng nodded and said.

"Yes, Your subordinate will certainly make a note of this for Lord Harvey."

Goss quickly agreed.

After circling the army once, when Lin Meng returned to the front of the group, the sky had completely changed color, turning pitch black as if something was brewing. Light snow had begun to fall.

"Tell them to ensure proper ventilation and keep warm, and also to be careful not to let the wind and snow collapse their tents and snow houses. They will have to get through this difficult time on their own."

Lin Meng gazed at the distant sky where the wind and snow were gradually rising.

"yes!"

The guard acknowledged and quickly left.

Lin Meng returned to his snow hut, which had been built by his personal guards.

Besides food, water bottles, tea leaves, and even cots were brought into the snow house.

Once everyone had taken shelter in tents and snow caves, a strong wind howled, swirling snowflakes swept through, and blotted out the sun.

Faced with such a natural disaster, all people can do is pray that the blizzard will end soon.

Even Lin Meng was no exception.

As time passed, the blizzard outside grew increasingly fierce, reducing visibility to less than five meters. The howling wind and snow filled the entire world, creating a terrifying scene, as if the end of the world had arrived.

Suddenly, Lin Meng seemed to faintly hear the sound of a collapse, and people calling for help.

pity……

In such harsh conditions, no one could go to the rescue.

Lin Meng did try to go out and see the world using his Great Knight physique and life force field, but even though the life force field could block the wind and snow, it could not make him see in such an environment. If he lost himself in the blizzard, even he would be in danger of losing his life.

The insignificance of humanity was vividly displayed at this moment, and even someone as strong as Lin Meng felt helpless.

"It's been snowing for half a day. Organize people to clear the snow around here so that the ventilation outlets aren't blocked."

Lin Meng looked at the relentless blizzard outside and felt uneasy. These snow huts were only temporary structures, and he didn't know how long they could last. If it really snowed for a day or two, it was hard to say whether they could even hold on.

"Yes, sir!"

Led by Quesra, Lin Meng's guards slowly crept out from beside the snow hut and began clearing the snow around it, braving the strong blizzard.

The blizzard raged for a full day and night, and countless soldiers lost their lives to this sudden storm.

The next morning, Lin Meng squinted slightly, shielding his eyes from the glaring sunlight. After the blizzard, the world seemed to have returned to tranquility. If it weren't for the thick snow on the ground that showed the extent of yesterday's storm, one might have thought that nothing had ever happened.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment.

"Slow down, freeze!"

Lin Meng watched as Quesla and the soldiers not far away walked out hesitantly, and felt a slight sense of unease.

The coldest time is when the ice and snow melt, and everyone is inevitably affected by the cold weather, becoming sluggish, unlike the sluggishness caused by the cold.

The slowing technique is more like a mental slowdown, making people feel like they are stuck in a quagmire. In reality, it is just that the brain's reaction is affected, and the signals transmitted to the body are slowed down.

With this in mind, Lin Meng quickly began to construct the framework for the Slowing Spell in his mind.

At this moment, all his thoughts became clear. While silently chanting the incantation for the Slow spell, Lin Meng pointed his finger and a peculiar energy fluctuation enveloped Quesra, who had just stepped out.

(End of this chapter)