''I''ll use this one first.''


    Fredrinn used the Legendary Item Selection Card.


    Blue Heaven Lightning Sword [Legendary]


    - A sword crafted by a renowned ancient cksmith. The sword''s de was bathed in lightning, strengthening it significantly.


    Energy Cannon ster [Legendary]


    - A siege weapon crafted by an evil group of magicians. It was created for the sole purpose of destroying a kingdom!


    me Sword Realm


    - A 6th-tier Array Formation engraved by a Grandmaster-rank Array Formation Maker during the ancient era. It has both defensive and offensive abilities.


    Pocket Dimension [Legendary]


    - A small world created by a powerful being. Can only sustain magical beasts or pets. Creatures within the dimension will gain a boost in their growth and possibly awaken an inherent bloodline.


    Heart of Qi [Legendary]


    - A naturally created mystical stone that can absorb the Qi from its surroundings. Through time, there is a chance that it will give birth to a Qi Spirit and develop thend it is nted in into a blessed Qind.


    Item Upgrade Card [Legendary]


    - Can be used to upgrade Epic-rated items into Legendary-rank.


    ''So that''s what the Item Upgrade Card is for.''


    ''Anyway, which one should I choose?''


    The most useful item for him at the moment would be the Energy Cannon ster, but it required people to operate it and its mechanisms weren''t that easy to learn in a short amount of time.


    After some thought, Fredrinn chose the Heart of Qi.


    He could nt it in front of the Firecrown Supreme Household''s estate and turn the whole estate into a blessed holynd for qi training.


    After making his selection, Fredrinn kept the Heart of Qi inside his storage space. He then took out the Item Upgrade Card.


    [Please select an item to upgrade.]


    ''I wonder if I can use it on the Lithinum Shield…''


    The Lithinum Shield was an Epic-rated item. It has been of great use to him, but after his recent battles with half-step Void Tempering powerhouses, the shield was left badly damaged.


    [Do you want to use the Item Upgrade Card on the Lithinum Shield?]


    [Yes] [No]


    ''Eh?!'' Fredrinn was pleasantly surprised. He thought that the Item Upgrade Card on a damaged item. Discover hidden tales at m,v l''e-NovelBin


    Without hesitation, he clicked [Yes].


    [The Lithinum Shield has been upgraded!]


    The upgraded Lithinum Shield was automatically sent to his storage space.


    Fredrinn was curious about its new features so he took it out and read its description.


    Reinforced Lithinum Shield [Legendary]


    - Can block attacks from Void Tempering powerhouses.


    - Damage received from Sky Ascending experts will be reduced by 70%.


    - Unique Passive: Indomitable


    [Indomitable]


    - Allies within your 500-meter radius will receive a 50% defense buff.


    ''Holy crap! It can even block the attacks of Sky Ascending experts!'' Fredrinn was thrilled by the new Reinforced Lithinum Shield.


    As long as he had this shield, no one in the surrounding region could injure him! This added anotheryer of protection that made him almost like an unkible cockroach!


    ''With this shield, let''s see how the royal family can kill me!'' Fredrinn''s eyes shed with imperceptible coldness.


    The grim future he had seen was like a dark cloud that hung over him. Now that he had this shield, he was no longer nervous.


    In the next few days, Fredrinn instructed his troops to dismantle the bombs on top of the hills and keep them for future use. They also fortified the Grand Beast Gorge and turned the tworgest hills into outposts.


    Fredrinn''s troops spent another week to secure the area and remove all the enemy scouts.


    Meanwhile, everyone had already gotten word of their victory.


    Fredrinn had once again proven his reliability and skills. This time, even those who had doubts about him due to his age had no choice but to ept the truth.


    He was no longer a mere heir of a supreme household. He was already a true General!


    ***


    Inside the main mansion of the Firecrown Supreme Household''s estate.


    Rnd was apanying his wife at the newly renovated artificialke.


    Margaret''s belly was already bulging and by the looks of it, she was ready to give birth to the child in a few more months.


    "Honey, do you know when our son will return?" Margaret asked as she looked at the distant clouds with a worried gaze.


    Hearing this, Rnd sighed and shook his head.


    "We can''t say for sure."


    His voice was filled with uncertainty.


    They were aware of their son''s exploits in the northern borders, but despite Fredrinn''s sessive victories, they were still worried for his safety.


    While they were overlooking theke with downcast expressions, they suddenly heard a series of urgent footsteps behind them.


    They turned their head and saw Andre and a few others walking towards them with quick strides.


    "Andre, what''s going on?" Rnd asked with his eyebrows knitted closely together.


    Andre and the elders nced at each other before one of them spoke.


    It was the Master-rank Array Formation Maker, Xavier Coldstone, who opened his mouth. "Go ahead and tell the patriarch." He nudged Andre with his elbow.


    Andre nodded his head and took out a letter from his pocket. It has the seal of the northern border army''smander.


    "We got this letter from Commander Galleon. We haven''t checked what''s it all about. We should read it together, Rnd." Andre handed the letter to Rnd, and a hint of anxiety shed in his eyes.


    Hearing this, both Rnd and Margaret felt their chest tightening. Every time they received a letter from the northern borders, they would feel extremely nervous. They were afraid that they would get a piece of bad news.


    Under everyone''s anxious eyes, Rnd took a deep breath and removed the seal. He then opened the letter and read the contents out loud.


    "Greetings, Patriarch Rnd…"


    "I would like to share a joyous moment with you! Your good son, General Fredrinn, had once again emerged victorious with his recent battle against the Sky ying Army stationed at the Grand Beast Gorge!"


    As soon as they heard this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.


    "That kid has already be a distinguished military general." Andre wasforted to hear that Fredrinn was safe. He was also happy with his nephew''s exploits.


    "Good! Good! Good!" Rnd was also thrilled.


    Margaret smiled in relief and she couldn''t help but tear up.


    "We should share this with everyone to ease their worries! Excuse me." Andre excitedly left, eager to show off his nephew''s achievements.


    The elders also dispersed after some small talk with Rnd and Margaret.


    As soon as they left, Rnd held his wife''s hand. "Don''t worry about our son. He will be back soon."


    Margaret nodded and hummed in reply. "Mn."