4. December in the Rosia Empire
To avoid having every little thing I did with Kfir monitored by the Queen’s spies lurking in the shadows after our engagement, Kfir and I decided to use the excuse of “Kfir needing to complete her studies at Lubyanka” to temporarily “seek refuge” in the Rosia Empire. Meanwhile, I also needed to think carefully about how to persuade one of Kfir’s fairies from the script—the Thunder Fairy, Zousi—to become Kfir’s fairy, despite her domineering personality and independent nature.
As for the journey to the Rosia Empire, it was quite different from the times Kfir and I had previously schemed to sneak out. Perhaps the engagement felt like a fence meant to keep me, this hefty pig, from escaping the garden, but Uncle Zerola offered no warnings or obstacles at all. That very day, he secretly sent us off without the Queen’s knowledge.
After that, Kfir and I didn’t bring any attendants; we simply prepared enough funds, embarking on what felt like a genuine honeymoon trip for two to the Rosia Empire. As the saying goes, newlyweds are like dry kindling and fierce flames, and in such an environment, it wouldn’t be surprising if something were to happen at any moment. However…
One reason was Kfir’s little romantic inclinations, and the second…
Just when I thought I had both the heart of a thief and a bit of courage, we had already crossed into the borders of the Rosia Empire. Approaching the cold season in the Rosia Empire, the already frigid climate was even harsher, making it so that even with Kfir’s small magic to heat the room, it was still cold enough to make one shiver.
In such bitter cold, we had no inclination to spark any warmth between us. So, we arrived at the capital of the Rosia Empire without anything happening along the way.
At this moment.
“Hu~”
Kfir exhaled a puff of white breath inside the carriage. Even she, who belonged to the Ice Magic lineage, was rubbing her hands together due to the cold weather outside.
“I didn’t expect the capital of Rosia to be so little better. According to our Great Ying Empire’s calendar, it’s already nearing December, which should be the cold season in the Rosia Empire, making it even colder than usual.”
Then, Kfir looked at me with concern, “Diviner, are you alright? I just increased the strength of your contract a bit; do you feel any warmer?”
“I’m okay…”
After a series of chattering teeth, I responded.
With Kephir’s help, I didn’t actually feel “frozen to death” now; I could withstand “magical attacks,” but not “physical attacks.” The cold climate outside was encroaching, and even Kephir instinctively chose to warm herself. After a gust of cold wind rushed in, I looked outside the car. The impact of the cold season on the Roshians wasn’t that severe; it was just that the usual uncle who would wear a tank top was now wearing an extra coat.
What I was truly worried about wasn’t the cold climate of Roshi, but… something else.
Before coming to Roshi, I was more eager to obtain that Thunder Fairy, and for Kephir, the Roshi Empire naturally became the location of the “main storyline.” If this script had Kephir breezing through, ultimately acquiring the treasure and walking out with swagger, that would be one thing, but the reality was far from it.
As we entered the capital of the Roshi Empire, a dangerous script had already accompanied the arrival of the “main storyline,” appearing in my mind. Among them were contents like [Ogilith was stabbed to death by XXX], which made my ears itch, but there was even more…
[Kephir cannot obtain the Thunder Fairy, Zousi!]
[Kephir is in danger!]
Indeed, the news from the “self-disciplined fairies” we received from the Rodma Empire indicated that these “treasures” were far from being easily obtainable like the magic sword Alsas.
“Kephir?”
I called out to Kephir, who was preparing to pack her things and get ready to get out of the car.
“Be careful from here on out.”
Kephir paused her work and pretended to complain to me, “What, do you think I can’t handle you? Has it really come to what the queen said, that men turn bad once they have a marriage contract?”
I’m not worried about you protecting me; I’m worried about you!
Also, those words from the queen are just nonsense; Kephir, you mustn’t believe a single word of it.
“That’s not it; it’s Zousi, that fairy.”
After a pause, I said, “The situation in the… prophecy is quite vague, and I’m not sure about that fairy’s intentions, so we don’t need to rush to demand anything. After all, it’s still Letty who’s with her.”
The Thunder Fairy Zousi is a top-tier bomb, but Letty is also a little bomb. Rather than directly demanding and provoking Letty, we should stay in Roshi for a while, communicate with Letty, and wait for the moment when this little midget is in a good mood before I figure out how to negotiate.
“Kephir, don’t give Letty the cold shoulder just because you don’t like her; we’re the ones asking for her help this time.”
“I didn’t give her the cold shoulder.”
Kephir averted her gaze, looking a bit guilty. “And besides, it’s not necessary now, right?”
Then, after that strange response, she looked back at me.
The true meaning behind that previous sentence suddenly made the cold air in the car grow increasingly warm. Although my actions with Kephir had not changed much since the marriage contract, I would never forget everything I experienced that night, which truly gave me an impulse of “I can do whatever I want now.”
In a daze, I felt the distance between Kephir and me shrink even more, our noses almost touching. We were clearly discussing the “main storyline,” and suddenly I leaned in for a kiss—wasn’t that a bit unprofessional? Would this lead us to enter a phase of fatigue too soon, causing Kephir to wave her hand and leave me behind?
Just as a flurry of chaotic thoughts raced through my mind…
[Click!]
The car door opened! A rush of cold wind and a robust figure made Kephir and me shiver, and we immediately pulled back, maintaining a safe distance from each other.
“Hey, little couple, you’ve arrived at the academy!”
It turned out our journey was coming to an end, and the driver was urging us to get out! He reminded us while shaking his head, “Sigh, the world is going downhill, Brett. How come students are getting married already?”
Mind your own business! If you’re envious, just say it!
Kephir, who was even more nervous than I was, pushed me, “Quick, go grab the luggage from the back of the car! We—we’re heading to Rublyanka Academy to report!”
“Alright, alright, alright.”
Immediately after, I found myself enduring the somewhat “sympathetic” gaze of this uncle, clutching my clothes as I braved the cold wind and stepped off the carriage.
What are you looking at!? Never seen a man who loves his wife before!?
Then, at the moment my foot touched the ground, I turned my face away, adopting a serious expression.
The “main storyline” belonging to Ke Fei Er had truly arrived, for just moments ago, various death scripts had once again descended upon me, and they weren’t just mine anymore!
There were those of the Thunder Fairy, Zhou Si, and even Lei Di’s! Ke Fei Er’s was not without its share of setbacks either.
Everything made me forget the cold wind blowing around me.
Huff… But I wouldn’t be afraid of this kind of script anymore.