Pioneer Wizard's Notebook

Chapter 75 Accumulation of the Past

The battle that had erupted in the forest came to an end at this moment.

Lind picked up the suddenly dead lizard carcass, shook his head, and knew that Lucas was completely dead.

Caught between the real world and the spiritual realm, his spirituality lost the protection of his physical body.

The spirit was shattered into nothingness by the wizard's book; even the gods couldn't save it.

It's not necessarily a bad thing.

Although we can't interrogate them for information, we can ensure that news from the Blooming Territory won't reach the White Frost Dragonborn.

Without Lucas's message, the lizardmen were hesitant to act rashly.

It's unlikely they'll set their sights on the Ice Mist Forest again anytime soon.

Linde casually tossed the lizard carcass into the jar, then carefully picked up the Ancestral Crystal.

This is the biggest takeaway from this victory.

Judging from the previous battles alone, this crystal possesses the ability to cast frost spells and communicate with the spirit world.

And these are precisely what Linde needs most right now.

His knowledge of magic helps him build a framework for unleashing the power of runes, filling in any gaps in his knowledge.

Communicating with the spirit world will not only help him with his future ascension and exploration, but may also help him realize his previous ideas about the Knight's Stele.

Of course, these are just the most ideal scenarios.

Further research is needed to determine how it will be used effectively.

Linde was in no hurry. He carefully collected the spoils and led his soldiers to clean up the battlefield.

"My lord, in this forest ambush battle, the Sunflowers have a total of 2 extraordinary knights, 1 Frostfang Wolf, 7 manor knights, 10 rangers, 30 Bearmane Iron Guards and 50 longbowmen."

William reported the battle situation with pride, saying, "We annihilated 1 White Frost Dragonborn, 10 Icefield Ghost Werewolves, and 83 Wolf-type Icefield Ghosts! The army suffered only 2 Maned Horse deaths, with no soldiers killed!"

After counting the number of soldiers and confirming the battle losses.

William and the two battalion commanders, Philip and Judd, were all in a state of high excitement.

They were not surprised by the victory.

Having fought three battles to defend the manor, the officers and soldiers are developing an unwavering belief in victory, convinced that triumph will surely be on their side.

What truly excited them was that Sunflower achieved the legendary feat of zero soldier casualties.

Faced with the terrifying Icefield Demon, a miracle they had never dared to imagine before, Lind was happy, but not too surprised.

Just kidding, he single-handedly took care of the most troublesome tasks in the territory: food and city wall construction.

These soldiers do not need to participate in labor and can focus on training all day long.

With ample carbohydrate and protein intake, and the availability of highly nutritious and nourishing meat like bear meat, the body can be well-nourished.

After Wayne joined the manor, he brought with him professional archery and military formation instruction.

With the addition of dwarves and leather armorers, the infantry were transformed into steel cans, truly invulnerable to swords and spears.

On a normal battlefield, it's difficult to break through his defenses even if he stands still and lets other soldiers cut him down.

He and William stopped the enemy's superhumans again, with the help of the Frostfang Wolf, an additional superhuman combatant.

The accumulated experience from the past paid off in this battle; it would be normal if there were zero soldier casualties.

Otherwise, Linde would really doubt whether these soldiers had put any effort into their training.

The only regret was that two of the Rangers' maned horses died.

They weren't true warhorses to begin with, and lacked protective gear, so they died painfully after being bitten by the Ice Demon.

The horse's body was cremated on site, and its ashes were sent to an underground burial pit.

Linde notified the workers to come and remove the Ice Demon's corpse.

After all the finishing touches were completed, I was able to return to the manor with peace of mind.

The next day, in the morning.

Sunflower Manor.

The soldiers, having survived the battle, had earned a precious full day off and were now gathered with their comrades, boasting about it.

Many people also went to the newly built bathhouse to enjoy a hot bath, a rare treat in the North.

The women were busy preparing food, moving tables and chairs, and getting ready for the victory celebration feast that evening.

Linde looked around for a while, then walked back to his room with a sense of relief.

With the experienced old man Hilbert managing the internal affairs, many tedious matters within the manor were resolved effortlessly.

A reasonable reward system can always ensure that workers work diligently.

During this period, the newcomers successfully integrated into the manor without causing too many conflicts with the town's residents.

This gave Linde ample time to dedicate to his research.

He couldn't wait to explore the mysteries of the Ancestral Spirit Crystal.

However, there is one more thing to be resolved before that.

"Don't be too nervous. This isn't your first time visiting the manor. Weren't you quite lively back then?"

Linde smiled and handed a cup of tea to the half-werewolf girl in front of him.

The manor's rooms now housed too many research secrets, so Linde simply reassigned the original four maids to work outside.

Normally there's nothing wrong with it; the Ash Squirrel will help clean up the dust, and Lind is used to doing things himself.

It's just a bit troublesome when guests come.

In such a large estate, he still had to brew the tea himself.

"That's not my fault. Orcs can't just let anyone touch their ears."

Heda explained in a low voice.

She tried to remain seated, but her restless tail betrayed her nervousness, wagging back and forth.

"I didn't mean to blame you. It was my fault. I was a little too excited to see a girl with furry ears for the first time."

As Lind spoke, he glanced at her wolf ears.

To be honest, he actually wants to touch it more now.

However, considering the girl's anxiety about being alone in a foreign place, she held back.

"Uncle Falster's ashes and those of the other Frostwolf Clan members are here. If I remember correctly, the Winter Clan and the Northern Provinces share the same tradition: the dead are cremated."

"That's right, thank you for helping my father and the others wash away their shame."

Heda held the urn in her arms, her emotions calming down, and a grateful smile appeared on her face.

"The war between the Sunflowers and the White Frost Dragonborn will break out sooner or later, so you can stay here."

Lind continued, offering advice.

He had already asked the girl about the situation in the North back in the forest.

As expected, the White Frost Dragonborn and the Winter Kings are in a stalemate.

Sunflowers are safe for now, but this can't last.

Just as he said, a war between humans and dragonborn was bound to break out sooner or later.

Lind could see the hatred in Heda's eyes.

The entire clan was wiped out, and this blood feud must be washed away with dragon blood; that's understandable.

Therefore, staying here offers a better chance of revenge than returning to the North to seek it alone.

"Sunflowers? You humans have really changed a lot."

Heda looked at Lind.

Unlike myself, whose appearance has remained unchanged.

The little boy from five years ago has grown into a man who is a head taller than her.

He also had a pleasant scent of his own kind, which made her feel close to him.

"Lucas is someone I brought with me. Is there any trouble you need me to help you with?"

Heda asked, not because she was refusing, but because she wanted to make amends so that she could stay there with a clear conscience.

"Of course there is, and it has to be you."

Linde said with a smile, looking expectantly at the totem patterns on her arm.

Lind was very interested in the totem that could absorb the power of ice and snow, which would help him design the Knight's Stele.

However, some occlusion needs to be reduced during the research process.

Since the other party brought it up, they probably don't care about such trivial matters.