The Unfettered Ice Princess [ EN ]

Chapter 38 [ Princess Berenice's Debutante ]

"Let's just say that the request to stay at the Palace is not counted. You can ask for more than that," smiled Grand Sultan.

Even though he said that, how dare Ophelia and the others ask for more. Naeva herself was also not interested in anything other than that. Treasures? She had plenty in her Inventory, Naeva just didn't show it off. Throne? Come on, she who hides power could possibly want a throne. Power? No need, as an Ice Princess, Naeva can make people bow to her whenever she wants. Male or female? It's a bit...

How to explain it, huh? Naeva had never really fallen in love with anyone so far. But that doesn't mean she's never had a relationship either. There's no way that Naeva who has lived 30,000+ years has never been in a relationship or anything like that. Naeva has, and she's had a lot of lovers from the past to the present, from different races, ages and even genders. Maybe that's why she's not interested in being in a relationship anymore. After all, none of her lovers have ever lived longer than 10 years.

"Really, no? You can ask for anything," teased Sultan Agung.

Ophelia moved a little further forward than her friends.
"Sire, there is nothing more we can ask for."

"We did not befriend and party with Princess Berenice for any reward. Just letting us stay until the time of the ascension exam is more than enough for us," Ophelia said politely.

"You guys really have no greed, huh?" replied the Sultan.

"Or maybe because--"
Sultan gave Ophelia a sharp glance.

"--any gift from us is inappropriate for Lady Calliope?"

"!!"
Ophelia did not expect the Sultan to bring up her family in this manner.

"Damn... Is this guy testing me?"

"How could I dare to think that, Sire." Ophelia denied, trying to remain calm.

"No matter what my identity or anyone else's is, the highest authority here is still you, Sire Grand Sultan. We will not do anything against you. Right?"

Hamer nodded politely, "Right, Miss Calliope. How could a common Conqueror like us dare to go against your will, Sire."

"We deserve death if we do. On the other hand, we do not deserve to receive His Majesty's gifts either. As Miss Calliope said, allowing us to stay would be more than enough," Ruka continued just as politely.

"Hoo..." grinned the Sultan.

"Their adaptability is good. They are good at assessing situations and sorting out words. That Lady Calliope too. Most Grand Families exalt themselves too much to bow to the ruler of the floor because they feel their Family has higher authority in the Tower. Yes, that was true. No one would dare blame them for being disrespectful. But this girl was different. She didn't hesitate to bow and give face to the floor lord. This child knows which one is more important than her pride," thought Grand Sultan.

"Then Rokka is there. He has potential. He said he was the one who helped Berenice pass the exam smoothly thanks to his information. If developed properly, the information he can get will definitely be much more valuable."

"And the other guy... Hamer, right? He's... There isn't anything above average so far. There's nothing that stands out about him either. Well, at least he's not lacking in anything. Really a standard guy."

"The mysterious girl who has Cleopatra's backing, the young lady of the Calliope Family who is polite unlike her family, the young Rokka with potential and an ordinary man. If you include Berenice there. Hmm... Balanced."

"Berenice."

Bere gasped, "Y-Yes, Chichiue!"

"It was indeed a short meeting. But thanks to that, I was able to see for myself what your new friends are like, Berenice.