Chapter 107: Crowns shadow (1) (2/2)

”Say, why do you train?”

Sol became perplexed at the sudden question from Nuwa. Still, she might or might not become his future partner, so he still decided to answer.

”Because I need to become strong.”

”Need? But aren't you the future king? Why do you need to become strong when all the kingdom will need to obey you? Wouldn't it be easier to simply laze around and be protected?”

Nuwa couldn't really understand what pushed this man to seemingly train so hard. It had just been a day since she was here, but she had heard from the maids how diligent he was. From what she remembered in Greed dike, most dwarves nobles didn't even train. They were more than happy to let the warriors act and protect them. But here, it seemed that even the noble needed to be strong. This was something that really baffled her.

Sol, of course, didn't know what was going on through Nuwa head. Still, her question was something that struck a chord in him.

Why did he wish to become strong?

In the past, it was because he wished to show that he wasn't just Mar's Son. He wanted people to acknowledge his own worth. But he didn't need to become strong to prove that.

Later, he decided to become strong because he didn't want to only rely on his lovers. He wanted to be someone to be someone reliable, someone, who could make people he loved feel secure. But, his lovers weren't weak women who needed a man to protect them.

Currently, he wished to become strong because he didn't wish to leave his destiny in the hands of the goddesses. But it wasn't something that could be achieved instantly, and for all he knew, the goddesses might not even wish to deal with him.

So, why did he want to become strong? Why did he train every day?

”Your highness?”

Sol raised his head and gave a smile at Milia. ”Do not worry, I am alright.”

Turning his gaze to Nuwa, he walked toward her, before finally patting her head, ”I must really thank you. Your question gave me a very important clue.”

The zone was the truth of the world as seen from the eyes of the user. He didn't know why, but his guts were telling him that the moment he managed to find why he was fighting and trying to become stronger would be the moment when he would awaken his zone.

Looking up at his bright smile as he thanked her, Nuwa couldn't help but have a weird feeling churning in her guts. It was a weird and fluffy feeling, but also something very warm. In all her life, she had been on the receiving end of many kinds of emotions.

Curiosity, disappointment, anger, lust, greed, and many more. Still, it was the first time she had received feelings of thankfulness. If she had to be honest with herself,

'It isn't a bad feeling at all.'

The hand on her head also made her feel warm, and she really liked it.

'Perhaps following this man won't be so bad after all.'

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A few minutes later, after changing into proper clothes, Sol was now walking in the town in disguise with Milia. It wasn't much, just a wig to hide his golden hair and a mask to hide his features.

This get-up would have been a little suspicious in normal time, but with the current festive atmosphere, people wearing masks could be seen all around, making him rather inconspicuous. Milia meanwhile wasn't wearing her usual maid clothes but simple leather pants and a top that seemed ready to explode because of her incredible bust. Her face was also covered by a mask, but everywhere they passed, people, mainly men, would either gawk or whistle in appreciation.

Thankfully, after dealing roughly with some unwanted accosting, no one was willing to provoke them.

Even though Milia hadn't told him where they were going, he was far from stupid and could guess for himself.

Finally, they reached a rather common jewelry shop and entered.

”Hello! What can I do for you?”

In the jewelry, an old middle-aged man with a potbelly waved with enthusiasm the moment they entered.

”I wish to see your boss.”

”I am the boss.”

”You wish.”

'Is this some kind of code?'

The man looked curiously at Sol but didn't stop them as they passed through a door that clearly said forbid non-members of the staff to enter.

Behind the door, was a magic circle drawn on the ground.

'A teleportation circle.'

It was a little like the gate used between the tower and the church. The only difference was that the one in the tower needed someone with space-related power to operate, meanwhile, this one seemed able to function even without one.

”Your highness, this gate was created with the help of a witch who is part of our organization as one of the fingers. Her power is without a doubt inferior to miss Freya, but she is no slouch. Of course, it can only work for a short distance, but this is more than enough.”

Sol could only acquiesce. Anyone capable to create such a portal was someone worthy of respect.

Milia took a deep breath, her hands, faintly trembling. No matter what, at the end of this afternoon, she will have no secrets left for her beloved highness. She still didn't know whether it was a good or bad thing.

”Then, your highness, let's go.”

In the blink of the eyes, after activating the portal, they vanished from where they were.

When Sol felt the turbulence end and began to observe his surroundings, he could only narrow his eyes at the feelings of hostility rushing toward him.

'It seems that I am not as welcomed as Milia made it seems I would be.'

A feral grin formed on his face.

'This will be interesting.'

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(AN: This is the 6th chapter of the week I promised. The next 6th will begin on Tuesday. And after Sunday. The double release for two weeks will be completed and release rate will go back to 3 chapters à weeks. Thanks to ******* goal reaching 55(now 61) you will be able to see Milia's volume end by Sunday. When originally you would have needed to wait the end of the month. Have a good day and don't forget to support me. Haha.)