The Unfettered Ice Princess [ EN ]

Chapter 41 [ Future Spoilers (2) ]

"Well then... Can I ask you three questions?" asked Ophelia, wondering if it was too many questions.

But Cleopatra didn't think so. She was having fun.
"Sure."

Meanwhile, Bere (very) and Naeva (a little) were interested in what Ophelia would ask and Cleopatra's answer.

Although she seemed hesitant, Ophelia tried to open her mouth. This first question was the one she wanted to know the most and was most worried about the answer.
"Will I... be able to reunite with Liao Yu Jie Cece in the future?"

Bere tilted her head.
"Liao Yu Jie Cece? Who is that?"

"Ophelia's childhood friend," Naeva replied.

"Hee... Lia's childhood friend huh..."

Cleopatra thought for a moment. She tried to recall everything she knew about the Clio family's lady. After getting the answer, Cleopatra nodded her head.
"Yes, you can meet her again. Although there were some problems before that, there is no mistaking it."

Ophelia's face immediately looked radiant.
"Thank goodness..."

"Are you guys that close that you're so relieved?" asked Bere.

"It's not like that. I was already worried that she was in danger because of all the news I've heard so far. I just... didn't want our reunion after all this time to be over her dead body," Ophelia replied.

"Yo-your thoughts are extreme too..." said Bere.

Cleopatra shared Ophelia's warmth.
"Fufufu... I'm glad you're happy, Lady Ophelia. What about the next question?"

This time Ophelia's hesitation was a little different.
"Ah that... What-- Are we... still be together in the future?"

Instantly, Bere and Naeva's eyes rounded slightly.
"We are... You mean, me and Naeva?" asked Bere in response to Ophelia's nod that was red in the ears.

"Pfftt... What did I think you were going to ask? It turned out to be that huh. Lia, do you miss me when we're not together anymore? Do you want to continue being together with me and Naeva? Are you that fond of us?" Bere giggled.

Ophelia didn't answer. Just asking a question like that made her face hot. It felt like answering it would only make her even hotter.
"Shut up."

Bere nudged Ophelia's arm with the tip of her index finger.
"Heh... Young Lady... Are you embarrassed?"

Ophelia, "💢"

"Never mind, there's no need to answer!"

"Ehh... Don't! I'm sorry, ok?" laughed Bere.

Seeing their simple interaction made Cleopatra feel at ease.
"Stop teasing her, Aneue."

"I'm not teasing her."

"Yes, yes. Just stop talking first. I want to answer Lady Ophelia's question," Cleopatra said.

"Cih, okok..."

Cleopatra gave a small sigh, then turned to look at Ophelia who was still blushing with a grateful expression.
"Don't worry. The three of you will still be together in the future."

"That's why, Aneue... You have to be nice to them. Because they are Aneue's colleagues and friends in climbing the Tower. Finding loyal colleagues is much more difficult than finding piles of treasure in the Tower."

Bere smiled warmly, she understood that too. Although their meeting had not been too long. Bere realized how precious her friends were. Those who would not brandish weapons at her and could be relied upon to guard her back were her true treasures.