Chapter 188: I am... (2/2)
She did not tell her daughter, but this situation was far more serious than either of them could see.
Her goddess did not urge her, but it was clear that whatever machinations Lady Luxuria had, Isis was an important component in it.
She wouldn't be surprised if Luxuria broke some of the rules of the game just to make sure that Isis made that contract, even if she had to pay some price.
'I really hope that it does not come to this.'
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Back to Sol and Isis, Sol had to give his all to not let his growing irritation show on his face.
He was calmly meditating when some weird girl began to spy on him.
He did not know nor did he wish to know why she lied about her name as it had absolutely nothing to do with him.
But now that crazy girl insulted him?
The only reason he did not explode was that he was a guest in a foreign territory. He did not wish to make a fuss if it was not necessary.
Taking a deep breath, he let it out and spoke calmly,
”Could you elaborate please?”
Sol believed in self improvement more than anything. Since she had something to say about him, he was willing to listen.
He could accept any harsh criticism as long as it was reasonable.
Isis gave a bright smile as she answered,
”I could, but—Why should I?”
”...”
”...”
A tense silence fell between the two.
Sol, whose smile vanished for a few moment, smiled once again as he nodded,
”You are right.”
He then proceeded to ignore her while he sat back once again and began to meditate.
Isis meanwhile showed a surprised expression, she had provoked him like this because she wished to push him to attack her. Once it happened, her mother would have no ground to force them to form a contract.
”Hmph! Coward!”
”Better be a coward than a crazy bitch.”
”You!”
”Me what? or should I say that you are an inconsiderate spoiled girl?”
”You have done it. If you beg me, I will tell you what is wrong with you.”
Sol sneered, ”Not only are you crazy, you are also stupid. Hahaha, I mean, if I am lacking something, I simply have to ask the phoenixes here, if that doesn't work I can ask the dragons, either way, those people will be much stronger than you.”
It was rare for Sol to explode like this.
If the women such as Milia or Lilith were there to see this scene, they would have not believed their eyes.
Even Sol could not really explain why. Though, he had an inkling.
All his life in this world, he always had to act like a prim and proper prince.
Even in front of his women, he had to act like a mature man because most of them were emotionally wounded and what they needed was someone who could understand them. Not a brat.
Because of those responsibilities, Sol always watched how he spoke and acted in front of the others.
He did not find it to be a burden. He did not think of it as bad.
But it seemed that now that he was far away from all responsibilities, he could act as willfully as he wished.
Here, he wasn't the prince of Lustburg. No one even cared about him being a future king.
There was also no one he had an emotional attachment to nor did he need to force himself to look good.
For the first time in his life, he could really act however he wished and he had to admit that it felt pretty great.
Isis was left speechless at Sol's rebuttal. After all, he was right. She might have an edge thanks to her soul sight, but as long as he asked the help of a demigod or even a king, it would be enough.
Her eyes rolled around a little, before she came with an idea,
”Let's make a bet, if you win-”
”I refuse.”
”Wait! Listen to me. It will be very advantageous for you.”
”And I said, I refuse.”
”Argh!! Will you listen!?”
”I could, but—Why should I?”
(AN: Welp. Haha. The first meeting did not really go that well. Let's hope they become better. Isis' personality is a little based on a mix between Rin and Luvia from Fate. Of course, just a little. Basically imagine a tsundere but without everything that makes tsundere and a spoiled rich princess who isn't naive. In book 1 we have seen Sol slowly grow to become ready to take responsibility as a King. I want book 2 to be more about Sol finding his own way, his own truth. Also for the first time, Sol will have to form relationships without having the support of years of getting to know each other. Let's see how he and Isis slowly get closer.)