The fires of war in the Northern Province finally subsided in the autumn wind.
With Imperial armies advancing step by step, Duke Edmund had achieved his strategic objectives.
Clear Snow Swearer remnants from Imperial-controlled areas, stabilize northern defense lines, gradually drive enemies to Ice Sea Prefecture and Snow Fall Prefecture.
Those two prefectures would become next year's decisive battlefield.
Now was the time to summarize results and distribute rewards.
All dukes, generals, and noble lords gathered in Frost Halberd City to write a periodic conclusion to this two-to-three-month war.
Vaerik arrived in Frost Halberd City a day ahead of schedule.
Upon entering the city, he was immediately summoned to the meeting hall in the main keep.
This was his second meeting with Duke Edmund.
The last time was half a year ago when he came to register territory information, going through the routine process.
At that time, Edmund had only casually received him.
