On her way to the room, Naeva opened the small paper Cleopatra had secretly given her.
"......."
There were only two pieces of information written on the paper. Location and time, Glass Garden of the Princess Palace, 11 p.m. That is, Cleopatra requested a secret meeting at the Glass Garden of the Princess Palace at 11 p.m. (since there was no date information, it was concluded that it was still the same day).
"I knew it. There were a lot of strange things from the story earlier. It seems like this kid is hiding something from Bere and Ophelia but wants to share it with me. I wonder what it is?" Naeva asked herself.
Without Naeva realizing it, a creepy smile was painted on her face. Naeva felt a strange thrill. Like when you're watching an exciting movie in the theater or when a child gets a new toy. It had been a long time since Naeva had felt anything exciting and interesting because she was stuck on a frozen Earth for 30,000 years. Naeva was glad that her choice to watch and get a little involved with these newbie Conquerors gave her more thrills than a solo Tower and showing off her powers.
"Ophelia Calliope, Berenice Ptolemaios Auletes... You two live like the protagonists of a novel, even though you do nothing, trouble comes to you on its own."
"Really... A very entertaining spectacle. Can this be called Live 3D?"
Naeva turned the paper she was holding into snow. She blew on the snow until it flew away and melted on its own.
"Alright, enough with them..."
She looked at the hot afternoon sky and some of the displays they passed.
"What I'm most curious about now is... How did Lyra Erato end up in the Ptolemaios Sultanate?"
"Did a Succubus or Incubus lose it? It's hard to believe that they left it behind. It could have been the Sultanate that took it from her..."
"...No... It doesn't feel right."
"More than anything else, I emphasized to Erato to keep Erato's Lyra power a secret because it would be dangerous if it fell into the wrong hands. It's not an attack-type weapon, but the devastating impact it can have is considerable. So Erato and her descendants should take good care of this Lyra. But why?"
Naeva narrowed her eyes.
"Is it possible... Erato's last Lyra holder died of something? Then she/he damaged the Lyra so that no one could use it because she/he didn't have a successor to keep it?"
"If that is the case, it is only natural that this corrupted Lyra be kept as far away from the other Grand Families as possible. And hiding it in another cage would be better than hiding it in an open area."
Naeva's head was a little dizzy thinking about the behavior of the descendants of her students who were getting more and more untrue.
"Calliope, Melpomene, Erato... Your lives are already a tangled mess. Is the effect of having great power really this troublesome?"
"I'm curious about the others. I hope they live more righteously. What am I supposed to do if all these kids go off the rails?" Naeva thought wearily.
"Ah... On second thought... I had asked Ophelia for information about the Grand Families during the exam. But we haven't continued that conversation until now. Where are we? Hmm... Besides the other 3, there are already Clio and Terpsichore, huh."
"Then the ones I haven't heard from are Euterpe, Polyhymnia, Thalia and Urania."
"Well... You'll find out later."
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Characters Information
Name: Naeva WinterNova: X PlatinumRace: Ice PrincessAge: 30 [https://img.wattpad.com/5ee7ed8b4f35ccbadcf98c65abdb85334758d044/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f6c435070334f69547a594b4a56773d3d2d313333333438393132332e3137393061346266333462353135386133383536383236353134332e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Naeva Winter
Nova: X Platinum
Race: Ice Princess
Age: 30.000+
Status: Irregular
Affiliation: None
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Name: Ophelia CalliopeNova: II OrangeRace: UnknownAge: 17Status: Lady of Calliope FamilyAffiliation: Calliope Familiy [https://img.wattpad.com/6dac658fb10969786d43b943f7f0a08a2ec0f573/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f6d584269376675615156792d63673d3d2d313333333438393132332e313739306134626365306261653538393138323030373636353631362e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Ophelia Calliope
Nova: II Orange
Race: Unknown
Age: 17
Status: Lady of Calliope Family
Affiliation: Calliope Familiy
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Name: BereNova: VII RedRace: Anubis Age: 16Status: First PrincessAffiliation: Ptolemaios Sultanate [https://img.wattpad.com/4ca2c68da5b3324753875a79733c31876636b19a/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f752d7679396766543179743863513d3d2d313333333438393132332e313739306134626133626332383630383535353232323236313338312e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Bere
Nova: VII Red
Race: Anubis
Age: 16
Status: First Princess
Affiliation: Ptolemaios Sultanate
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Name: HamerNova: V RedRace: UnknownAge: 20Status: UnknownAffiliation: Unknown [https://img.wattpad.com/9f3baa85fff25814b01b59f76cbc71098d436563/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f364332384a4565597370757271413d3d2d313333333438393132332e313739306134623732643066323130613331313233323332383938362e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Hamer
Nova: V Red
Race: Unknown
Age: 20
Status: Unknown
Affiliation: Unknown
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Name: RukaNova: II RedRace: RokkaAge: UnknownStatus: UnknownAffiliation: Unknown [https://img.wattpad.com/fe6ab7747c2fd5130704667933877777e5ebd9da/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f6d6675756f4f55304f464e4379513d3d2d313333333438393132332e313739306134623464346266616262353130353734373930373132332e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
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Name: Ruka
Nova: II Red
Race: Rokka
Age: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Affiliation: Unknown
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Naeva and Ophelia's room
"Damn, that's the story!" annoyed Hamer.
"What a troublesome tradition..." Ruka drowsed.
"I agree," replied Ophelia who was lying on the bed.
Currently in the Princess Palace guest room for Naeva and Ophelia, Bere was explaining to Hamer and Ruka about the Sultanate's traditions. She explained everything except the part about Cleopatra asking her to bring Naeva and Ophelia as well as everything about what happened in the future.
From the communication crystal, Hamer could see his female colleagues relaxing in the room.
"But more than that..."
Of course that included Ophelia who had taken off her hood. Since she had already been caught, there was no need to cover it up anymore. It could be more troublesome later.
"I'm more surprised by the fact that the Ptolemaios Sultanate's Princess and the Calliope Family's Lady are here," said Hamer stressed.
Ophelia only glanced at Hamer from her bed.
"I wanted to hide it a little longer. What can i do if i get caught."
"Your reaction is so casual, huh..." Hamer quipped.
Well, some time ago, when Ophelia introduced herself once again without hiding anything about her status, Hamer and Ruka were more surprised and shocked than when they found out Bere's identity. Because after all, more than the Ptolemaios Sultanate, the Grand Families and the 5 Big Guilds had wider powers. While the Ptolemaios Sultanate only controlled 2sd Floor, the Grand Families and the 5 Big Guilds not only controlled their particular Floor, they also dominated the Tower with their Rankers.
Ophelia smiled, "Fufufu... What should I do then? Do you want me to behave like a normal Calliope Family Lady?"
"Even if that means looking down on other Conquerors whose status is below mine?" asked Ophelia with a sharp glance.
Hamer immediately got goosebumps.
"No! There's no need! Please remain your usual self!"
He was extremely grateful that Ophelia was not like the usual Calliope Family.
"Nah "
"Ahaha..."
Bere laughed tiredly. There was indeed a lot going on today.
It was tiring, but she was relieved that her colleagues were more open than she expected. They practically accepted all these surprising things without overreacting. Bere was grateful that they were her party partners.
"Bere is the princess, Lia is Ophelia Calliope, then Ruka is Rokka (already knew from the beginning), what else? Where else? Tell me what other hidden identities are there?" Hamer wondered.
"What about Naeva? You are also a mysterious figure that exceeds Li-- Ophelia. Don't tell me you also have a hidden identity or something!?"
Naeva grinned, her grin more noticeable than before. The longer she was with these children, the more expressive Naeva gradually became.
"I don't know."
"Hmm... Sus," said Hamer followed by Bere and Ophelia's laughter.
Here, the only one who knew a little about Naeva Winter's true identity was Ophelia. Although all she knew was that Naeva was an Irregular and it was possible that her true power was hidden.
TOK TOK TOK
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As soon as she heard the sound of the door knocking, Ophelia immediately sat down neatly, Naeva remained silent leaning against the wall and Bere prepared to close her communication crystal.
"Someone is coming. We'll continue the conversation later," Bere said before the communication crystal closed.
"Okay."
"Come in!" Bere exclaimed with permission.
KRIEEEETT
The door opened, revealing several maids with various objects with them. Some of the maids carried trays of beauty care bottles and tools. Others carry luxurious clothes that are not inferior to those worn by the Sultanate Family.
"Greetings to the Sultanate's Sunlight," they said with a show of respect.
"We have brought you what you asked for, Your Highness the Princess. Shall we begin now?" one of the maids volunteered.
Bere smiled, she looked at Ophelia and Naeva who could immediately guess the situation.
"Yes."
"Treat them well, they are my honored guests."
"Yes, Your Highness Princess."
Bere waved slightly to Naeva and Ophelia.
"Enjoy~"
Ophelia let out a small sigh.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
This was Ophelia's idle request. She did not expect Bere to grant it immediately. Earlier, she had asked for a change of clothes that was appropriate for the Sultanate. But Bere provided more than that. Bere prepared many maids who would help them bathe and provide beauty services such as massages and scrubs to her friends. Only after that, the clothes Ophelia requested would be given, complete with accessories and jewelry.
"Take them to the Princess Palace dining room when you're done. Cleopatra and I will have dinner with them. After that, we're going to take a walk outside the palace with my other colleagues, so prepare some outdoor clothes for them as well," Bere ordered before the maids took Naeva and Ophelia to the bathroom.
"And be careful not to offend her. I don't even want to imagine what will happen if I find trouble with the Calliope Family."
"Yes, Your Highness Princess. We will do your bidding as best we can."
Ophelia looked at Bere with a somewhat annoyed expression. How dare Bere bring up her name half-jokingly like that. Naeva herself wasn't really paying attention, she was too focused on the equipment the maids were carrying. It had been a very long time since she last took a bath. Especially while being served. Naeva was rather looking forward to it. Keep in mind, as an Ice Princess, Naeva didn't actually need to bathe. Her body was already auto clean every second like a passive skill. Bathing is just a form of self-gratification.
"This way please, Lady Winter, Lady Calliope."
The maids treated Naeva and Ophelia very politely.
"Okay."
Comfortable with that behavior, the two obeyed quietly. They didn't want to cause trouble with the Ptolemaios Sultanate either. All they needed to do was enjoy what they were given and not ask for anything excessive.
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Princess Palace Bathroom
Ophelia's idea of a typical bathroom was different. The bathroom in the Princess Palace was extremely luxurious. Although the design was quite old-fashioned, it still exuded a beautifully blended modern style. What's more, it was also larger than the luxurious rooms in expensive inns. Complete with fragrances and beautiful decorations that add to its beauty.
Complete with fragrances and beautiful decorations that add to its beauty [https://img.wattpad.com/bff8bc08bbd394cbe0f13245737c68563e3b0f54/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f3255424657457a71444d575369773d3d2d313333333438393132332e313735353039323530343262363838393835363532373330373937352e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
One of the maids approached them.
"For now, since it's getting late, we suggest using the inner baths. After the day changes tomorrow, we will take Lady Winter and Lady Calliope to the outer baths. Is that alright?"
That is, since it was getting late, they were asked to bathe indoors. They could use the outdoor bath tomorrow. Because the temperature in Ptolemaios Sultanate would drop drastically at night. There was a fear that the princess's important guests might fall ill.
Naeva and Ophelia nodded, they were fine with that.
"Please help."
"Yes, we will try to fulfill your expectations as best we can," smiled the maid.
"Of course."
The bath consists of three parts. Body cleansing, soaking and treatment. In the first part, the maids helped wash Naeva and Ophelia's bodies with warm water and cleaned their bodies with expensive soap and shampoo. They also did a small massage to make the two girls' skin more moisturized and smooth.
"....!"
The maids who rubbed and massaged Naeva's skin felt something unusual.
"Wh-What is this lady...? She's-- She's so soft!!!" their minds were churning.
"Her skin is so soft and supple, even though we haven't given her anything! How can that be!?"
"It's crazy, it's so smooth and white... She uses a body scrub every day!?"
"Her hair is also shiny from the beginning!!! It's not yet given shampoo loh!!!"
"Is it just my feeling or... She looks shiny!?"
"Yes, very shiny! There's a cool feeling like that. It's cool, not hot..."
"Hey, we might get scolded by the Princess if we don't do something to make Lady Winter more beautiful. But how!!! She's already blinking like this!!!"
"How come we didn't realize it earlier!!?"
"Yes, yes! That feeling Lady Winter had earlier only looked like a faint white. When we touched her, we realized that everything was really wow!!!"
"That's crazy! Even the princess didn't go that far!"
"Who exactly is this Lady Winter!? Is she also the Lady of the Grand Families who was raised with great care!?"
"I don't know! Anyway, we can't make Lady Winter and Lady Calliope angry! Let's put it that way!"
"O-Okay!"
"Guys, don't forget. We should enjoy this moment too. It's not every day you get to hold and take care of such a beautiful figure."
"Agreed."
"Her face is still invisible, maybe Lady Winter is wearing a disguise item. If she doesn't, beuhh... I'm sure she's so that cute."
"Yoi."
The maids communicated with each other through their eyes behind Naeva. Yes... As they had expected. Naeva was still wearing her disguise items, namely her earrings and belt. But because the belt was off, so Naeva's disguise that looked like a white-white figure had disappeared. So the servants could slightly see Naeva's true form.
Meanwhile Naeva herself--
"This feeling... cozy too."
--was enjoying this bathing moment wholeheartedly.