After the battle with the ice serpent, Ace diligently cleared the battlefield, ensuring that no traces of the formidable creature remained. He had grown accustomed to this routine, as he had done with the other monsters that Blue, his trusted partner, had helped him defeat in the past. Ace carefully stored the massive corpse of the ice serpent in his storage ring, a testament to his resourcefulness.
Once the task was completed, Ace and Blue ascended into the skies, their wings carrying them effortlessly towards their destination. Ace couldn't help but ponder the intentions behind the emperor's summons as they soared through the air. Thoughts and speculations raced through his mind, forming a whirlwind of possibilities.