The Unfettered Ice Princess [ EN ]

Chapter 53 [ Zeta and Lenarya's Plan ]

"That's all I can say."
Zeta ended her explanation.

"......"
Madam Lin, who was reclining on the long sofa, listened to Zeta's information carefully. Her expression looked serious. Unsurprisingly, what was being discussed was the territory and the Northern Ruler for that matter.

"It's not that easy, huh..." Madam Lin murmured.

"I'm sorry, madam. That's all I can come up with," Zeta regretted.

Madam Lin didn't answer her. She wasn't angry, nor was she pleased. Just a flat and slightly tense expression.
"What can it be, because she's the Nemesis Guild's Envy."

"The 3 Rulers' Meeting will be here soon. I need more information about Envy. This time she won't be able to avoid gambling because she's busy. No one has ever seen her gamble, nor does anyone know what kind of gambling she did with the Northern Lords before. What kind of gambling is her weakness and advantage is what I need to find out," Madam Lin thought.

"There is no useful information against her."

Zeta raised her head after looking down for a long time.
"Anu, madam..."

"?"

"What?"

"Although it's different from what Madam mentioned, I have a suggestion that you might like," Zeta offered.

Madam Lin was intrigued by that.
"Hoo, explain."

Zeta smiled politely and brightly. Her expression looked so confident and convincing. After being given permission to reveal her plan, Zeta explained what she had in mind in detail and even helped Madam Lin understand it better.

"Fufufu... Hahahaha... That's amazing. You're amazing, Zeta! My little trickster can think of such a great plan. Good girl..." Madam Lin praised.

She got up from the sofa and approached Zeta to stroke her head.
"Good, good. What do you want instead?"

"There's no way you can say that without expecting something in return, right?" asked Madan Lin, seeing Zeta's intentions.

Instead of being pricked, Zeta smiled even more.
"Of course madam, nothing is free in this world."

But because of Zeta's calculating nature, Madam Lin could trust her. A child who is willing to do anything without restraints and rewards is hard to believe.

"My wish is simple, madam. I just want to go with you to the Meeting of the Three Rulers," Zeta said.

"Hmm? Why, there's nothing great about that meeting other than the usual gambling," confused Madam Lin.

Zeta shook her head.
"How could it be. It's also a chance to observe the reclusive Nemesis Guild up close."

"I don't want to miss this opportunity. And just maybe, there's something I can gain by seeing it firsthand."

"......"
Madam Lin thought for a moment. There wasn't much Zeta could do if she brought her along, certainly including to things that might harm her. Zeta also had good observation, so it was possible that having her with her would be useful. But still, she wasn't so confident as to put Zeta by her side during the Meeting of the Three Rulers. She was still worried that Zeta was up to something.

".... I'll think about it. There are still three weeks until the meeting. I won't give you another job, just be a Bunny like the others. Or you can just help Lenarya," Madam Lin replied in the end.

"I'll think about the answer to your request during that time."

Zeta did not have any change of expression.
"Of course, madam. That alone is enough for me. I'm glad I still have a chance."