Lord of the Frozen Winter: Starting with Daily Intelligence Reports

The next morning, after the chicken soup baptism of the previous night, the knights' morale had clearly shifted.
They were no longer just mechanically performing tasks; their movements were faster, and a hint of fighting spirit had appeared in their eyes.
Some began to proactively check their equipment, some discussed the situation in the Northern Territory, and some even started thinking about how to defend the camp.
Although the promises Louis made seemed so distant,
compared to aimlessly waiting for death, having a goal to pursue was always much better.
Of course, Louis knew that a single passionate speech couldn't completely change their mindset.
Without tangible benefits, morale would quickly dissipate again.
He had to immediately provide practical advantages to show these knights real hope... On the glacier, the cold wind howled.
The knights looked at the thick layer of ice beneath their feet, exchanging puzzled glances.
"Can we really catch fish here?" someone muttered.
"Lord Louis said so, no harm in trying." Lambert was the first to swing his hammer, smashing it hard against the ice.
Many knights secretly laughed.
Did he really think he could just find any river, smash open a crack, and catch fish?
This lord was still too naive.
But no one dared to defy Louis's order, so the knights, following his instructions, wielded their weapons and began to break the ice.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Before long, a narrow crack appeared, and deep, cold river water surged out.
A large net was slowly lowered into the water, and everyone held their breath, staring intently at the crack.
Suddenly, the net rope tightened!
"Pull!"
The next second, silver light flashed, and a Northern Crystal Cod was pulled out of the water, struggling fiercely on the ice!
"Heavens, there really are fish!"
"Quick, quick, catch them! Don't let them get away!"

The knights joined in, excitedly waving their fishing nets.
Time after time, the nets were lowered and pulled up, and silver-white Northern Crystal Cod were caught, their scales reflecting dazzling light in the morning sun.
They counted, a total of twelve!
At this moment, a knowledgeable knight excitedly shouted, "These are Northern Crystal Cod! A rare treasure found only in the extremely cold lands! Its bones can purify bloodlines and enhance strength!"
Upon hearing this, the knights' breathing quickened.
They understood very well what purifying blood meant; it represented not only an immediate increase in strength but also an increase in a knight's future potential.
Such a treasure, even nobles might only eat a few times in their lives.
If he could just have a sip... And just as they were lost in their fantasies, Louis's understated words reached their ears: "Half of these fish are for you; we'll make fish soup later."
These few words exploded among the knights like thunder.
This was something they wouldn't even dare to dream of!
When had they, knights exiled to the Northern Territory, ever received such a blessing?!
The knights erupted!
"Lord Louis, are you serious?!" A knight suddenly looked up, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.
"This... these are Northern Crystal Cod! Southern nobles might not even get to eat them a few times in their lives!"
"Long live Lord Louis!!!"
...Excitement, shock, disbelief, all emotions intertwined, finally turning into shouts of praise.
Soon, a large pot was set over the bonfire, and the boiling fish soup bubbled, emitting a rich, fresh aroma.
After being stewed, the fish soup actually appeared a faint silvery-white, as if specks of light flowed within the broth, like a gift from heaven.
Once the fish soup was thick and rich, bowls were filled and handed to the knights.
"Can we really drink it?" A knight held a wooden bowl, his hands trembling, not from fear, but from disbelief.
"Less talk, drink it!" Louis picked up his own bowl and drank it down without hesitation.
The soup slid down his throat, energy rapidly spreading from his stomach to his limbs, an invisible warm current washing away impurities in his blood.
Seeing this, the other knights eagerly picked up their wooden bowls and gulped down the fish soup.
The moment the hot liquid entered their throats, their movements froze for an instant, as if something was awakening within them.
The next moment, they all sat cross-legged in unison, closed their eyes in concentration, and quickly circulated their breathing techniques, greedily absorbing this ineffable energy, fearing to waste even a single trace.
Some trembled slightly, feeling the sensation of their bloodline being cleansed deep within, an unprecedented lightness pervading their entire body.
Some gritted their teeth, enduring the surging heat within, as if their bones and blood were undergoing some kind of reshaping at this moment.
The camp was silent, with only the steady sounds of breathing rising and falling, converging into an invisible resonance.
Suddenly, a gasp broke the silence.
"My... my body..." A young Apprentice Knight's eyes widened, a strange light appearing deep within his pupils.
Boom!
A faint silver glow emanated from him, and the knights all froze, then their pupils constricted sharply.
"The aura of a Formal Knight! He... he advanced!"
Before his words finished, another Apprentice Knight also trembled violently, a faint light spilling from his body, and he too broke through his realm!
Deathly silence, followed by an explosive clamor!
"It's insane! Truly insane!"
"Just one bowl of fish soup, and he can directly break through?!"
The knights' gazes towards Louis had completely changed.
Just a few hours ago, they were still wondering what right this useless lord, exiled to the Northern Territory, had to lead them.
Were his promises truly reliable? Was the dawn he spoke of merely an illusion?
But now, all doubts had already transformed into endless reverence.
They had witnessed with their own eyes two Apprentice Knights breaking through and advancing to become Formal Knights in a short time.
Such a feat in the noble territories of the South would require lengthy training and vast resources, but here, it was merely a bowl of fish soup.
Even if other knights didn't directly advance, their strength had significantly increased.
This was simply unbelievable, even making people wonder if it was an illusion.
And all of this was brought about by Louis's casual gesture, obtaining such precious treasure.
They, of course, did not know about the existence of the intelligence system; they only felt that Louis had received divine grace!
And what made them most incredulous was that Lord Louis generously shared these Northern Crystal Cod with them!
These precious items, which even nobles could not enjoy, Louis actually shared with them so easily!
At this moment, all the knights were utterly grateful to Louis; no one questioned the promises he made last night anymore.
All doubts had been cast aside; now, only one common goal remained in their hearts—to unite behind Louis and embrace their beautiful future!
"Long live Lord Louis! Long live Lord Louis!" The knights shouted in unison, their excited voices echoing across the icy lands of the Northern Territory.
Lord Louis's kindness was endless!