Erica started preparing everything well in advance.

During these days, she has been learning about the northern border of the empire.

There are two relatively powerful forces in the northern border of the empire. One is the Delin family, a knightly family that guards the northern border of the empire.

The other is a powerful group composed of mages and sorcerers, known as the 'Pale Sorcerer's Guild'.

The Magic Guild is located further north than the Delin family's territory.

That area is already part of the far north ice plains, a place of extreme cold.

That land is covered in snow year-round, and deep within it lives a group of barbarian humans who are not afraid of the bitter cold.

Those barbarians whose physical abilities far surpassed those of ordinary people were called 'beasts'.

The 'beasts' frequently invaded the empire's territory, burning, killing, and looting villages and towns on the outskirts, committing all sorts of atrocities.

Therefore, the empire's defense policy in the northern border was aimed at those barbarians.

Erica was heading to the Mage Alliance, located in the far north, near the Arctic snowfields.

She will train there for two months.

"Are you ready, Erica?"

Erica answered her father’s voice from outside the door.

"Yes, Father."

Erica had everything prepared.

In the previous illusion, she challenged Victor.

Victor's devastating magic did not plunge Erica into prolonged depression and despair; instead, it fueled her ambition and aspirations.

She longed to become a powerful mage like Professor Victor.

"I can set off now."

...

Erica, cloaked and riding a horse, carrying a heavy baggage, followed in the mage's procession.

The orderly army of mages rode their horses around Erica and slowly headed north.

The dozens of mages all possessed considerable strength, and Erica only needed to follow those experienced mages to reach the Pale Magic Guild.

Even if the team takes a shortcut, they still need to travel nearly a thousand kilometers.

Therefore, they had to move quickly.

The treacherous terrain of the shortcut made it impossible for Erica to sit comfortably in the carriage as a young lady.

So, Erica learned to ride a horse.

It's actually quite simple, for a genius like her.

Duke Reeves did not come to see Erica off, and this departure was also a challenge for Erica on the journey.

Although Erica is protected by the magician legion and is unlikely to get into trouble, she will have to figure out how to cope with the harsh environment on her own.

The procession slowly left the capital. After taking a hundred meters, Erica stopped her horse. The procession only glanced at Erica and continued onward.

If this young lady regrets her decision, they will not tolerate it.

Erica, riding on horseback, gazed longingly at the familiar capital, a hint of determination and resolve flashing in her eyes.

I will definitely become stronger.

She turned around, put on her hood, and rejoined the group.

Tap, tap, tap...

The chaotic sound of horses' hooves grew farther and farther away, fainter and fainter, until it finally disappeared completely into the distant dense forest and could no longer be heard.

Duke Reeves gazed at the distant hillside, with a group of his personal guards standing behind him.

He watched Erica leave, without a trace of reluctance in his eyes.

“My child, she has grown up.”

He always understood what his children needed.

Despite her extraordinary talent, what she has always wanted is more recognition.

So she always tried to do things that she couldn't succeed at at this stage.

She wanted everyone's approval.

But this is not about being overly ambitious.

"You will get your opportunity and that great power."

"For you, my child, I shouldn't keep a low profile any longer."

Duke Reeves stretched out a hand, and a blue magical energy began to swirl and coil around his wrist.

A stream of air gradually appeared in his palm, and in the breeze, the cloak behind him rustled.

The fourth-order magic array was formed in an instant, which the subordinate mages present could recognize at a glance.

Duke Reeves at this time.

He gradually revealed his former brilliance.

......

Viktor had already made preparations to go north, but the plan had to be put on hold for the time being.

Because Gwen doesn't want to go back.

Although she didn't know why, Leah couldn't explain why Gwen didn't want to go home.

Viktor knew that if Gwen didn't go back, there was no point in him going to the Delin family.

"So, you're saying you're not going?"

Vega looked up at Victor.

No. I still want to go.

Viktor said expressionlessly.

Vega was puzzled, because according to Victor, he accepted the invitation from the Delin family head entirely because of Gwen.

But now it seems Victor has another idea?

"That's natural," Viktor explained casually.

"The far north is the territory of barbarians."

“But if you venture deep into the far north, to the northernmost border, there lies the place I told you about.”

Vega suddenly realized what was happening.

The Temple of Heritage.

"Hmm, this is interesting."

Where are you planning to go?

Viktor didn't speak, but his attitude said it all.

Vega pecked at his feathers and came up with an idea.

"Then why not just build a huge teleportation array like before, and go directly there?"

"Anyway, you know everything. Just go there and come straight back. Oh, it's practically a quick trip."

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