The Unfettered Ice Princess [ EN ]

Chapter 29 [ Cleopatra ]

Both Naeva and Ophelia were very awkward about the situation they were in. How could they be in the same room with two unattended Princesses of the Ptolemaios Sultanate!?

Moments ago, when the Second Princess Cleopatra greeted her sister who had just returned, she also ordered the guards to leave them alone for a private conversation. Bere also gave the same order. When both Princesses gave such orders, of course the guards could not resist. But they still had to carry out their duties as guards. So a middle ground was taken. The princesses and their two guests entered the twin princess Ptolemaios' chambers, leaving the guards at the door to stand guard.

Although Anubis' hearing was keen and the guards stood guard at the door, they did not have to worry about their conversation being overheard. Because the rooms of the Sultanate Family were soundproof and contained so much defensive magic.

Recognizing the awkwardness of her sister's two guests, Cleopatra was the first to strike up a conversation.
"Let me introduce myself first."

"My name is Cleopatra Ptolemaios Auletes. I am the younger twin sister of Berenice Ptolemaios Auletes. Please feel free to call me whatever you like," she said politely.

Naeva and Ophelia were somewhat surprised. They didn't expect Bere's twin sister to be that polite. Considering how her sister had behaved all this time.

"Ah, my name is Lia. I met Princess Berenice during the 2nd Floor Ascension Exam," Ophelia replied just as politely.

"I'm Naeva."

Bere pressed her lips together.
"Maa... never mind, no one can hear us here. Stop talking politely like that. It's uncomfortable to hear."

Ophelia, "Huh!?"

Cleopatra giggled while covering her mouth.
"Fufufu... Aneue is right. It's fine if you speak more casually. No one will hear it but us."

Ophelia smiled awkwardly, "Okay then."

Since both daughters had given permission, she would not hold back anymore.
"Bere, be honest. You guys aren't twins, right?"

"Hohoho, what does that mean?" smiled Bere in annoyance.

"No, Lia. They're twins," said Naeva.

"Right, listen to Naeva."

"But all the modesty and femininity goes to Princess Cleopatra," she continued.

"Wait! Why are you too, Naeva!?" Bere sulked.

Ophelia, "Pfft... Yeah, yeah."

The atmosphere became lighter than before. Because there was no Hamer here who could immediately break the awkwardness when combined with Bere, so Ophelia and Naeva tried to imitate Hamer a little.

"Alright, that's enough basics. Bere, don't you have a lot to explain now?"
Ophelia pulled the conversation back to its original path.

"!"
Bere froze. She didn't know where to start. Seeing her sister like that, Cleopatra let out a small sigh.

"I'll help explain," Cleopatra said.

"?"
The three of them were confused.

"Aneue only listened to my request. Aneue wouldn't be able to explain it well if she was alone. That's why, upon hearing of your arrival, I rushed over to Aneue's guests."

Naeva and Ophelia had no idea what Cleopatra meant and what her request meant. One thing they could tell was that there seemed to be some actions of Bere that were based on Cleopatra's request.

"Aneue. Please explain what we have sorted out to Mr. Hamer and Mr. Ruka. Some things that only Miss Naeva and Miss Lia should know I will explain myself," Cleopatra said.