Munch_! Munch_!A crunching sound echoed inside a spacious hall.There, Aita was eating the expensive dishes before him.The royal family before him were surprised by Aita's appetite."Another."Aita said before glancing at a maid near him."Y-Yes Milord!"The maid nodded and quickly brought several plates of dishes.Since he was eating, they could all see his face without his mask.The maid blushed slightly, seeing Aita's face from up close.His sharp and unique features made him very otherworldly. The same was for the green runes tattooed on his face.Though he had an average look, his face was radiating utter confidence, fearlessness and a hint of innocence, making him charming."Lord Aita."The queen called out to Aita, who seemed to have forgotten the reason for his presence there.Aita looked up while bringing the fork into his mouth."Are you aware of why you came here in the first place ?""Your problem has something to do with Ankouna, I just know that."Aita replied, munchin

Clip! Clop! Clip! Clop!The sounds of horses' hooves stomping on the ground echoed on the large road.It was the road leading either to the Frozen forest or the Lunarstella Empire.The other carriages on the way immediately made a way upon seeing the blue snowflake emblem on the carriage, which was the emblem of the Niveis Royal family."If I may ask, what are you going to do there, Your Highness ?"Inside the carriage, Zara asked Karen."Lady Zara, it would be-""Don't worry Nea."Before Nea refused politely, Karen spoke."B-But Princess…""It's okay, Nea. Lady Zara helped us a lot before so we can say that, right Denis ?"Karen said and turned toward Denis."Of course Your Highness! Miss Zara is trustworthy!"Denis said enthusiastically.Nea sighed at that."But what about the Lord Commander ?"She whispered to Karen while glancing stealthily at Aita, who was looking out of the window.They could trust Zara since they had known her since a few years ago, but Aita was the New Lord Co

"Aaaachooo! I-It's cold..."Karen said as her body shivered.It wasn't the first time she had come here but, as always, it was even colder than in the capital.They were currently walking toward the frozen forest.It was early in the morning and the cold breeze chilled them."When will we reach it ?"Aita asked, annoyed.He and Zara accompanied them, as they were taking more or less the same route.Aita wanted to part with the other three but Zara convinced him after a long session..."We are nearly here."Denis replied with a wry smile."You said the same thing ten minutes ago!"Aita retorted angrily.He wasn't irritated because of the cold as he was using his wind to cover him.No, what was annoying him was the fact that he was wasting his time on a matter he didn't care about at all.Thwack!"Calm down, Aita."Zara gently hit Aita's head with her fist."Tsk!"Clicking his tongue, Aita walked ahead."Oh...I thought he was going to hit you back."Karen said, surprised by Aita's react

"What happened, Your Highness ?"Denis asked, worried about Karen."I-I don't know either, suddenly the ston-!"She stopped immediately.She nearly talked about their family's treasure."I-I suddenly felt my mana absorbed"She corrected herself hurriedly."Hmm strange…Aita had the same reaction a few minutes ago."Zara muttered thoughtfully."Eh ?"Karen turned toward Aita, confused.The latter didn't spare her any glances.He was looking in a specific direction without moving."Sigh…let's leave. The Lord Commander and Lady Zara are busy, we shouldn't keep you anymore with us."Denis said with an apologetic smile."Well, we still have to meet our army here, so we are going in the same way."Karen replied.There was an army in the Frozen forest keeping the Ankouna army at bay."Your Highness, I will take care of that, you don't have to see that…""Commander Denis, they are my people fighting for our Kingdom. It's my duty as princess to at least greet them."Karen shook her head."Sigh…

"What are you going to do ? Listening to them and cutting off your relationship with Lunarstella or refusing and sending that Lotfi's head to Ankouna ?"Aita asked with a cold and serious tone.He would never help the Niveis Kingdom if, in the end, they ran away instead of helping Lunarstella when the time would come.Rather, he would give a helping hand to Lotfi as a 'parting gift'.Karen lowered her head.She knew that Aita wouldn't accept a half-hearted answer.By refusing Ankouna's offer, they would become fully their enemy and that would cause countless deaths without doubt in the future.But cutting off their relation with Lunarstella would be no different than pledging allegiance to Ankouna.They could maybe live peacefully under them ?But…"No."Karen shook her head."We will never accept their offer."She didn't know why Aita asked her instead of her father, but he must have a reason, she thought."We have been allied with Lunarstella for centuries. Our relation is not that