I Was The Hero, But I Woke Up as a Phoenix Princess! – Chapter 985

Chapter 31 A Leisurely Day (Part 1)
As one of the most important cities on the entire continent, Arnolkoron’s prosperity was only slightly dulled by the war. Even compared to Lichen, this city was only slightly smaller, boasting a renowned magic academy and a holy church, where talented young men and women from all fields met.
Verafia, holding Ig’s hand and strolling around with great interest, encountered many. Of course, as a Goddess Princess, she merely covered her delicate lips and chuckled, her golden eyes brimming with curious emotion.
Indeed, there were not many things that could interest a Goddess. How coincidental that in a small urban district, she could happen upon several scenes that moved the Goddess. But, who knows, perhaps the Goddess was deliberately hiding something?
When Ig’s azure eyes caught sight of the girl’s smooth and exquisite profile as she held his arm, the corners of his mouth turned up.
The beautiful golden-haired girl in a white dress placed her graceful lotus feet, wrapped in white silk, into exquisite little boots, their light steps creating a sound on the flagstones like piano keys. The girl’s tender, small hands were in Ig’s, while the other hand had just held a sweet ice cream tart, her exquisite little face wearing a relaxed and content expression.
Regarding “ice cream,” Ig had learned about it when he was in Lichen.
It was likely discovered by chance by magic academy students during an experiment. Using frost magic, desserts made from cream, frosting, milk, and various spices, drizzled with honey or chocolate sauce, were irresistible to young ladies like Verafia who loved sweets.
The district they were in was often frequented by young noblemen and women in Arnolkoron, and high-ranking students who were young, capable, and had no financial worries. Outside the elegant buildings were various shops, and despite the siege, supplies were not in short supply.
Among them, there were naturally quite a few high-end dessert shops that baked cakes, sweets, honey cakes, and pastries, enough to make Verafia’s big eyes sparkle as she tasted various Imperial-style desserts.
As Verafia, the Goddess of Life, she had no worries about weight like those noble ladies, so she could naturally enjoy her favorite sweets to her heart’s content.
A pleasant humming sound reached his ears, and Ig’s sideways gaze caught the girl’s exquisite cheek, a delicate curve rising from her tender lips like a beautiful crescent moon. Ig couldn’t help but close his eyes for a moment, feeling the soft, warm touch of the girl in his palm.
The girl he held in his hand had accepted him again a long time ago, but for various reasons, this seemed to be the first time they truly strolled like lovers.
In fact, for Ig, after the Frost and Snow Plains, hearing the girl’s melodious humming like a warbler, touching her gentle and soft small hand, and then witnessing her cute and bright face, was the luckiest moment of his life.
His heart couldn’t help but be moved. Suddenly, his arm was gently pulled by the girl’s soft little hand. Ig turned his head and opened his eyes again. Verafia’s porcelain-white, beautiful face came into view. Beneath her long, exquisite eyelashes, a pair of exquisite golden eyes like gems shimmered with a captivating luster.
“Veer?” he said with a smile.
Verafia tugged his hand, blinked her big eyes, and raised her face, “Ig, take this young lady to a fun place!”
It sounded like a spoiled and willful young lady’s command, but accompanied by the girl’s soft and sweet voice and her intimate demeanor, it was merely her coquettish request.
Looking at the girl’s gorgeous golden eyes, amidst their beauty, there seemed to be a hint of anticipation. Ig tilted his head and thought:
“Arnolkoron has just stabilized. Since Veer wants to go to a fun place… yesterday I heard a representative from a trade union say that not far away, in a trade union, there will be a knight’s tournament. There will be gladiatorial combat, knight duels, and horse racing.”
Verafia puffed out her cheeks, glared at him with her big eyes, and pretended to be angry, “Veer is a girl. Why would you invite a girl to such a place?”
“Then how about… there’s a reading party at the academy ahead. Bards will gather here, ladies will taste desserts, and perhaps church nuns and priests will also come to sing hymns.”
“This young lady is a Goddess Princess, she wouldn’t be interested in such a gathering!”
This time, Verafia truly refused. She didn’t want to be in a gathering with so many people, and moreover, she might even hear the bards sing her name with exaggerated, flowery language. Verafia absolutely did not want to think about such embarrassing things.
Her slender fingers couldn’t help but tug at Ig’s sleeve. Verafia’s beautiful big eyes glared at him with a hint of disappointment, and then a trace of resentment appeared.
“Idiot Ig, when did you become so dense? You invited this young lady out, you just need to find a place for two people on a date!”
She buried her head, muttering to herself with self-pity.
Suddenly, the tender hand curled in Ig’s palm moved. She could feel the sudden warmth as Ig squeezed her hand, and she couldn’t help but raise her golden eyes, just in time to see the smiling azure eyes of the black-haired young man.
Verafia immediately understood that this hateful fellow must have known her intentions all along and deliberately didn’t say anything, just wanting to tease her!
She angrily puffed out her cheeks, and just as she was about to retort, she felt a touch of hair stroking her head. She couldn’t help but raise her head, her heart fluttering a little. The black-haired young man smiled and said,
“However, a few days ago, I overheard some old soldiers guarding the city walls chatting. It just so happens that nearby, a trade union has invested in a place called ‘Amusement Park’.”
“‘Amusement Park’?” Verafia originally wanted to refuse in a huff, but when she heard the name, she was stunned.
It was a completely unfamiliar name. As a deity, and a renowned legendary Sword Saint in her past life, she had never heard of it.
“It is said to be the concept of a genius but extremely crazy designer not long ago. About half a year ago, a trade union in Arnolkoron was very interested in the blueprints he left behind, so they hired many craftsmen, magic instructors, and alchemists to build this so-called ‘Amusement Park’. It should not have incurred much damage during the siege by the Church of Light.”
Ig looked at the girl and smiled, “I heard it was designed for children’s play. It should be very interesting. Are you interested in seeing it, Veer?”
“This young lady is not like Anrija and Fuya, who are little children!”
Verafia angrily pinched him on the arm. However, she was indeed a bit interested in this novel name, pretending to be reluctant and lifting her head with a displeased expression:
“However, since Ig said so… then, alright. This young lady will accompany you to see it.”