Virgo felt like she was being told a long fairy tale. All of Naeva's actions so far, she could understand because she had been with her for thousands of years. What surprised her was that Naeva accepted both her colleagues and her decision to seek out the mastermind of her immortality. This was a bit of a departure from the Master she knew now. But at the same time, it was also very Naeva. Only, it was far in the past.
Virgo looked at Naeva rather deeply.
[ I more or less understand the situation. 3rd Floor (Gumble) huh... This must be a floor that is impossible for Master to go through alone ]
JLEEEBB
"Yes, I know. That's why I intend to call for help," Naeva replied stabbed.
[ But Master... Why did master call me? If it's gambling, master should have called her, right? ] confused Virgo.
Naeva's expression looked a little worse for wear.
"You know her nature yourself. What do you think she would do to me who is now much weaker than her?"
[ Ah... ]
Virgo smiled awkwardly. What Naeva said was true too...
[ T-Then, what about Pisces? She's very good at playing games, right? ]
"Gambling is different from regular gaming. Pisces might not be able to handle people who are really professional in that field," Naeva replied.
[ That's... ]
Virgo looked down, she couldn't reply. Other than that person and Pisces, no one was so good at games and gambling. So it seemed like, inevitably, Naeva would have to ask for her help.
"It's okay. She's just a bit dangerous when I'm alone and can't fight back like now."
Naeva walked to the bed and sat next to Virgo, who had been quietly sitting there from the beginning of the explanation.
"That's why I called you, her counter to protect me."
[ Counter...? ]
"Virgo, protect me while on 3rd Floor. From anyone you deem dangerous, especially... From her," Naeva exclaimed referring to someone.
After widening her eyes slightly, Virgo chuckled. It had been a long time since she had heard the Master ask for help. Of course she was happy to help.
"About the fee--"
The woman gently touched her left breast, where her heart was (simile) with her right hand. Her expression softened. She made a gesture as if to convey her sincerity.
[ There is no need Master. Just hearing Master finally ask for help makes me grateful. It turns out that our existence is still useful to Master. There is no need to pay for it ]
Virgo replied sincerely.
[ Master doesn't need to worry. As long as Master is with me, I will make sure she won't be able to touch Master with a single finger ]
"Don't talk weird. You guys have never been useless. I just didn't have the chance to use you as weapons, that's all," Naeva retorted.
[ Ah... Yes... ]
Hearing that made Virgo's heart feel warm. Ah, the master was like that. Since thousands of years ago, that part had not changed at all.
Naeva refocused on the point.
"Since this is over. Now I will summon her. I give myself to you, Virgo."
[ Yes, Master, leave it to me! ] nodded Virgo.
Just like she did when summoning Virgo. Naeva did the same to summon this Zodiack. The difference between them was... Naeva became more alert and careful than when summoning Virgo. The nature of this Zodiack is a bit tricky.
Naeva extended her hand forward. The Frozen Weapons Constellation symbol on the back of her hand glowed a bluish-white that filled the room.
The Frozen Weapons Constellation symbol on the back of her hand glowed a bluish-white that filled the room [https://img.wattpad.com/7c5ab5d75e6cd07d9d6998d31064571eda6f6a94/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f494f615a4e4370354542356b46513d3d2d313333393632323631332e313735623261303237346634633437633536393338373236373432352e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
The silvery-blue light on the symbol swirled until it finally stopped at the [♏] symbol.
⟨ Constellation Frozen Weapons Humanoid Mode - Scorpio ⟩
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[ Scorpio (♏) answers Master's call ]
[ Hasn't it been too long since we last met, Yuu-sama? ] grinned the woman who appeared from behind the light.
[ Hasn't it been too long since we last met, Yuu-sama? ] grinned the woman who appeared from behind the light [https://img.wattpad.com/8e42e4eb3f601b4ca616d968c7a52572cd494dc1/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f48614734556a48754669305537413d3d2d313333393632323631332e313739316366623762663032363861323531323439393834313037372e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
"Scorpio..."
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Character Information
Name: Naeva WinterNova: X PlatinumRace: Ice PrincessAge: 30 [https://img.wattpad.com/40f6fb11e45a6705cdac85ab8c73d8370db708f8/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f2d7a4562795f36757850454e33773d3d2d313333393632323631332e313739316366633763353834366535663430333635373934313534342e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Naeva Winter
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Nova: X Platinum
Race: Ice Princess
Age: 30.000+
Status: Irregular
Affiliation: None
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Name: Virgo (♍)Rank: God Rank WeaponsForm: Magic Wand - LyraAffiliation: Constellation Frozen WeaponsOwner: Naeva Winter [https://img.wattpad.com/7ae3281392cddc95ca9100e660bf9707998985b0/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f30596e797650382d6e30565453673d3d2d313333393632323631332e313739316366633461303232643739393536333933383734313330312e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Virgo (♍)
Rank: God Rank Weapons
Form: Magic Wand - Lyra
Affiliation: Constellation Frozen Weapons
Owner: Naeva Winter
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Name: Scorpio (♏)Rank: God Rank WeaponsForm: ScytheAffiliation: Constellation Frozen WeaponsOwner: Naeva Winter [https://img.wattpad.com/bf0ad4304ea789c999745507808d7199e8660d82/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f6435342d7a506b356432583649673d3d2d313333393632323631332e313739316366633265633364653932613532363633333836323230352e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Scorpio (♏)
Rank: God Rank Weapons
Form: Scythe
Affiliation: Constellation Frozen Weapons
Owner: Naeva Winter
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Naeva really couldn't get enough of this Zodiac. Of the 12 zodiac signs, Scorpio is the most dangerous.
"Scorpio, you..."
[ Yuu-sama!!! ] Scorpio screamed in excitement, he immediately sped towards Naeva.
TAP TAP TAP TAP
But Scorpio's speed was still inferior to Virgo who drove right after Scorpio came into view. The lavender-haired woman immediately covered Scorpio's body with the inn blanket.
[ Scorpio!!! This isn't home!!! Watch where you are!? Why are you still dressed like this!? ] nagged Virgo.
[ How many times have I told you to choose something more covered up!? ]
Naaeva didn't even have time to comment anything. But Virgo was already representing her. Naeva did allow the Zodiacks to wear whatever they liked. But still, there are boundaries in everything.
[ Virgo? Tsk, so she was here first ] Scorpio was annoyed.
[ What's that supposed to mean!? ] Virgo was just as annoyed.
[ Just like you think. If you weren't around, me and Yuu-sama would've been icha-icha ] Scorpio grinned.
Virgo's eyes twitched. As expected, she could not let her guard down in front of Scorpio.
[ Ara? How can you think that when you don't even know Master's current situation? ]
[ No matter what the situation is, we can always do it. Right, Yuu-sama? ]
[ 💢 ]
[ You have no right to comment on my clothes anyway. Yours are the same ] Scorpio glanced at Virgo's white dress.
[ Don't confuse my casual wear with your lack of fabric ] Virgo smiled.
[ Huh! You were actually hoping for Yuu-sama's notice, right? ]
[ !? ]
Naeva silently watched the two weapons. Two weapons that both had the form of a mature woman, but their traits were completely opposite. Virgo, a mature woman who is calm, gentle, warm and reliable. And Scorpio, a woman who is "mature" and dangerous in every sense of the word.
Haahh... Having only brought out 2 of them, Naeva was already exhausted from dealing with their nature. This is why Naeva rarely summons out more than 1 Zodiack in her humanoid form.
Somehow Naeva regretted her decision a bit. Long ago, thousands of years ago, due to the loneliness and solitude of eternity, Naeva started treating Zodiacks as real living beings. They were at that time, completely in a state of absolute obedience to her, so rather than living beings, they were more like AI. There were not many emotions and desires that they gave off. Though indeed, as Ego Weapons, they had their own "souls".
Naeva in the past gave the Zodiacks complete freedom. They were allowed to do whatever they wanted as long as it did not harm Naeva directly. The Zodiacks did not immediately become as free as they are now. They are still hesitant and still stiff with Naeva. But things will melt away over time. After thousands of years together, the Zodiacks began to treat Naeva as Master and friend.
Don't get me wrong. While they have become more relaxed and outgoing with Naeva, they have in no way diminished their absolute loyalty to her. They were just less rigid so that they could bring some fresh color to Naeva's monotonous life for thousands of years. Well, although I don't know when, they really got carried away with that easy-going nature.
Naeva herself once promised them. That although she was their master, Naeva would not impose her will on them. They could refuse her requests if they wanted. However, they could not defy her orders. This is a very rare condition. And the condition where Naeva gives an official order, they call it an Official Summons.
Lastly, just for information. The Zodiack's form when in official command is as described. They wear uniforms with a bluish-white base color and different colored decorations. The design has only changed slightly, to match the weapon. And finally, they also use weapons that are exactly the same as their weapon form.
In other words, the Zodiack form consists of 2. The Constellation Frozen Weapons form and the Humanoid form that uses the weapon. Then the similarity between them all is in their eye color. All of them had the same silvery blue eye color as Naeva. Only added their respective Zodiack symbols on their irises.
[ Stop it! Yuu-sama is-- ] Virgo was angry.
Scorpio again grinned as if she had won.
[ Yuu-sama? ]
[ ! ]
[ Are you done talking politely? Aren't you going to call Master again? ]
Virgo couldn't help herself. Because Scorpio kept calling Naeva like that, she was caught off guard. Even though she had heard Naeva's situation, but still, the call was too embedded in her habits.
[ Master, I... ]
Naeva raised her right hand, signaling them to stop arguing.
"Calm down, you two. This is not in palace."
[ Yes, Master... I'm sorry... ]
Virgo regretted. How could she get carried away by Scorpio, whether it was about a call or about behavior. It wasn't like she was alone.
Naeva let out a small sigh. Habits were hard to change, she knew that.
"It's okay. Just get used to the new nickname. Don't let it slip out in public. It will be troublesome later."
[ Yes... Master... ]
Naeva looked at the woman with long black hair wrapped in a blanket.
"Scorpio, now my name is Naeva Winter."
[ Ara~? Naeva Winter? Hmm... ]
Scorpio had not heard the situation yet. But looking around and hearing Naeva and Virgo's brief conversation, she could tell the outline of what happened.
[ Ah, is that the new name Yuu-sama is using at the Tower? Although it sounds different, it means more or less the same as Yuu-sama's real name huh... ]
Naeva nodded. She deliberately chose a name with the same meaning as her real name so that she would not forget her past.
"If you understand. Stop calling me Yuu-sama."
Scorpio blushed a slightly sinister red.
[ But Naeva-sama is too long. We're not that far away. Since "Yuu-sama" is banned, Master won't complain if I choose a new nickname, right? ]
[ Scorpio! ]
".... Do as you want," Naeva replied.
[ Master! ]
Naeva turned to look at Virgo.
"You're all going to make a new call anyway. It makes no difference if it's done now or later."
[ That... ]
[ You heard what Master said, right? ] Scorpio smiled.
Ah, Virgo is really annoyed with this woman.
[ .... I won't let you call the Master disrespectfully ]
[ Yes, yes, Virgo-sama... ]
Haa... This was the second time Naeva regretted it today. Could it be that she shouldn't have let the two of them go out together?
But when it comes to Scorpio's nature, only Virgo can really counter it. The others either lose the debate or avoid it because they know they will lose the debate. They could also get carried away by Scorpio's nature and become eccentric.
[ Alright, I've decided ]
Scorpio said after thinking for a moment.
[ What? Don't be weird ]
[ How could I. This is for Yuu-sama after all ] Scorpio smiled.
[ What about Eva? Eva-sama sounds okay too. In fact, compared to other nicknames, Eva-sama is the most pleasing to the ear (Nae, Win, Nana, Vava, Natty, etc.) ]
Virgo's cheeks flushed slightly. She honestly liked that. From Yuu-sama to Eva-sama. Not bad either.
[ Good, right? ] asked Scorpio.
Virgo cleared her throat slightly. She glanced at the woman who was still covered with the blanket.
[ Yeah... It suits Master ]
[ Of course, I thought about it while watching Master ]
[ Pfftt.... yes, yes ] giggled Virgo.
Naeva, who was still watching them, questioned something else while feeling a bit of deja vu as well.
"Why are you guys so proud just for abbreviating my name?"