The Unfettered Ice Princess [ EN ]

Chapter 51 [ Opposites Attract ]

Virgo felt like she was being told a long fairy tale. All of Naeva's actions so far, she could understand because she had been with her for thousands of years. What surprised her was that Naeva accepted both her colleagues and her decision to seek out the mastermind of her immortality. This was a bit of a departure from the Master she knew now. But at the same time, it was also very Naeva. Only, it was far in the past.

Virgo looked at Naeva rather deeply.
[ I more or less understand the situation. 3rd Floor (Gumble) huh... This must be a floor that is impossible for Master to go through alone ]

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"Yes, I know. That's why I intend to call for help," Naeva replied stabbed.

[ But Master... Why did master call me? If it's gambling, master should have called her, right? ] confused Virgo.

Naeva's expression looked a little worse for wear.
"You know her nature yourself. What do you think she would do to me who is now much weaker than her?"

[ Ah... ]
Virgo smiled awkwardly. What Naeva said was true too...

[ T-Then, what about Pisces? She's very good at playing games, right? ]

"Gambling is different from regular gaming. Pisces might not be able to handle people who are really professional in that field," Naeva replied.

[ That's... ]
Virgo looked down, she couldn't reply. Other than that person and Pisces, no one was so good at games and gambling. So it seemed like, inevitably, Naeva would have to ask for her help.

"It's okay. She's just a bit dangerous when I'm alone and can't fight back like now."

Naeva walked to the bed and sat next to Virgo, who had been quietly sitting there from the beginning of the explanation.
"That's why I called you, her counter to protect me."

[ Counter...? ]

"Virgo, protect me while on 3rd Floor. From anyone you deem dangerous, especially... From her," Naeva exclaimed referring to someone.

After widening her eyes slightly, Virgo chuckled. It had been a long time since she had heard the Master ask for help. Of course she was happy to help.

"About the fee--"

The woman gently touched her left breast, where her heart was (simile) with her right hand. Her expression softened. She made a gesture as if to convey her sincerity.

[ There is no need Master. Just hearing Master finally ask for help makes me grateful. It turns out that our existence is still useful to Master. There is no need to pay for it ]
Virgo replied sincerely.

[ Master doesn't need to worry. As long as Master is with me, I will make sure she won't be able to touch Master with a single finger ]

"Don't talk weird. You guys have never been useless. I just didn't have the chance to use you as weapons, that's all," Naeva retorted.

[ Ah... Yes... ]
Hearing that made Virgo's heart feel warm. Ah, the master was like that. Since thousands of years ago, that part had not changed at all.

Naeva refocused on the point.
"Since this is over. Now I will summon her. I give myself to you, Virgo."

[ Yes, Master, leave it to me! ] nodded Virgo.

Just like she did when summoning Virgo. Naeva did the same to summon this Zodiack. The difference between them was... Naeva became more alert and careful than when summoning Virgo. The nature of this Zodiack is a bit tricky.

Naeva extended her hand forward. The Frozen Weapons Constellation symbol on the back of her hand glowed a bluish-white that filled the room.