I Was The Hero, But I Woke Up as a Phoenix Princess! – Chapter 304

Chapter 304 Chapter 98 The Request for a Tour
Verafia’s voice, more than the clear and melodious tone akin to jade strings, carried the bright curiosity typical of a young girl, her large, golden eyes also seeming to gaze with great interest.
Shiel felt a considerable sense of crisis emanating from her, and for a fleeting moment, her delicate cheeks showed a hint of unnaturalness before she revealed a sweet smile, nodding vigorously:
“Yes! During my brother’s travels, did he mention me too? But since Miss Vera is a friend of my brother, you can call me Shiel!”
This little girl… is she showing off to me?
Verafia held her slender hands, a trace of amusement in her eyes, concealed by a dazzling gold, on her tender, snowy face.
The meaning in Shiel’s words was as easy to guessas her age, nothing more than expressing to Verafia that she had a close relationship with Ig, even down to the terms of endearment, which she had initiated.
Of course, despite Verafia’s disdain for the person beside her, treating it all as a joke, she didn’t mind teasing Shiel a little.
“Is that so? Then I won’t hold back. Since you’re his sister…”
Verafia took a small step forward in her little boots, a mischievous smile appearing on her snow-white face.
Just then, a steward in black serving clothes emerged from the marquis’s residence and approached Ig, bowing respectfully, “Young Master Ig, the Lord Marquis knows you have returned and requests your presence in the study to see him.”
“Father?”
Ig pondered for a moment, then nodded, turning his eyes to the attendant beside him, “And my friends?”
“The young master’s friends, I will arrange suitable accommodations for them. Rest assured, the Landsteffen family will offer them the most esteemed hospitality.”
Ig thought to himself that this would have to do for now and turned to speak with Verafia and the others.
“No!”
However, before Ig could turn around, a crisp voice rang out, and Ig inwardly cursed his misfortune, turning back to see the young lady Verafia puffing up her snow-white cheeks in obvious discontent:
Verafia’s large eyes looked at Ig, like a willful girl, voicing her dissatisfaction:
“I’ve finally come to your hometown, and I don’t want to be bored staying indoors. Besides, you promised to take me out to have fun!”
Ig felt a headache coming on, unsure of what this Little Phoenix wanted. Of course, Ig knew well that Little Phoenix was currently behaving quite graciously, and if he accidentally upset her, it would be hard to handle the unreasonable consequences.
So Ig had to carefully coax her, “But now I have to see my father. How about you rest first, and I’ll take you out when I’m done?”
Ig’s tone and expression towards Verafia made Shiel’s expression stiffen unconsciously, her slender jade-like fingertips tightening with force.
Big brother’s gentle tone and accommodation towards this girl didn’t seem like they were just ordinary friends…
“Tch, I just want to wander around, I don’t need you to accompany me.”
Verafia pouted, sounding quite petulant. Suddenly, the girl tilted her head slightly, thinking, “But since you’re so… if I don’t agree, wouldn’t that be a bit unkind? Well, if that’s the case…”
“If Miss Vera wants to tour Lorinc, perhaps I can accompany you.”
A soft young girl’s voice sounded as Shiel took a small step forward, her eyes like clear blue crystals, the exquisite face embedded with them trying hard to smile, “In Lorinc, I might know more than my brother.”
“Shiel?”
Ig couldn’t help but look towards the girl who spoke. Although he should be happy that someone could help take care of Miss Phoenix, Ig felt a strange sensation, a faint premonition that things might get worse.
“Being able to help my brother, Shiel would be very happy too.”
The girl with silver-blue hair, her delicate porcelain-like face blooming with a captivating smile. She took a slight step forward, her two hands clasped in front, her raised eyes glowing with a lustrous sheen, “Besides, Miss Vera is my brother’s friend, Shiel also wants to be closer to her.”
In Shiel’s heart, she couldn’t let this dangerous girl be alone with her brother… and having her accompany her, at least, she could inquire about the progress between her and her brother.
Thinking of this, Shiel’s determination became firm, her little fists clenched involuntarily.
“Since Shiel has said so… what do you think, Miss Veer?”
Ig inquired. But due to long-standing habit, the young man nearly slipped up.
“Of course, I have no problem.”
Verafia tilted her head, brushing her graceful hair, lifting her snowy cheeks, saying with utmost nonchalance.
Verafia’s golden eyes glanced up, seeing the young girl’s expression, hidden under a soft smile, almost as if facing a formidable enemy, couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly. However, she certainly had no reason to refuse.
“That’s acceptable.”
The steward in serving clothes nodded in agreement, “But please wait a moment, Miss Shiel, I’ll call a few guard knights to accompany you and this Miss…”
“No need!”
Before the steward could finish, Verafia shook her little face forcefully, refusing outright: “I just want to wander around this Lorinc, isn’t it boring to be followed by your family’s knights?”
Verafia was interested in the “Church of the Dead Word” mentioned earlier and thus wanted to wander around Lorinc at this time.
Although she couldn’t be sure if Shiel, the young lordess accompanying her, would hook a big fish, but if she were followed by Landsteffen’s knights, wouldn’t the chances become smaller?
“But, Miss, you don’t know that Lorinc currently may not be stable, for your safety…”
The steward in black robes showed a hint of hesitation on his face, clearly not at ease.
“What’s there to be unsafe about! And even if we do encounter some bad guys, with me here, I promise this little Shiel will be fine!”
Of course, Ig knew of Miss Phoenix’s strength, and more importantly, he knew that the young lady’s patience wasn’t very good, so he quickly interceded for Verafia, making the steward reluctantly agree.
Flarn seemed to have guessed what the girl wanted to do and, before leaving, tugged at the girl’s sleeve, suggesting to go with her sister. But Verafia shook her head and refused.
As a high-ranking blood race, Flarn didn’t fear sunlight like ordinary blood kin, but under the glaring sun, she would still feel uncomfortable. Verafia felt she could handle it on her own and didn’t need to subject Flarn to discomfort.