Chapter: Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
Chapter 362: The King of Winter (Xi Wei), Unseen
Howard hit a wall early in the morning and didn’t dare to linger. The aura emanating from the little girl was too terrifying. If he hadn’t retracted his intentions in time, he would have surely wet himself.
He got up from the ground and glared fiercely at Jessica. He had originally intended to discuss with the King of Winter (Xi Wei) when to launch an attack on the Duke, but now this matter had to be postponed due to this disruption.
“Just you wait!”
He grumbled inwardly, frowning as he clutched his swollen wrist and turned to leave.
Jessica watched Howard’s retreating back, her amethyst eyes brimming with sadness and hatred. Although this man was connected to her by blood, he had never shown her any affection since childhood, only abuse and humiliation. Now, to Howard, she was just a tool to be used and discarded at will.
“Are you alright?” Connie poked Jessica’s cheek with her finger. Although there was a significant age gap between them, their heights were similar.
This poke smudged a bit of Jessica’s makeup. The weak and haggard appearance Jessica currently displayed was intentionally created by Xi Wei to make Howard completely lower his guard and obediently serve as bait in the Royal City.
“Thank you. If not for you, I might not be able to stand here right now.” Jessica respectfully bowed to Connie.
“Ah, it’s nothing!” Connie boldly patted Jessica’s shoulder and comforted her.
“From now on, you’re under my protection. Anyone in this palace who dares to bully you, just tell me, and I’ll twist their head off and use it as a ball to kick~”
Jessica blinked her big eyes, looking at Connie with a smile on her face, and felt a surge of admiration.
She actually envied girls like Connie.
Connie had enough strength to protect herself, and she also had the King of Winter (Xi Wei) as her shield.
That’s why she was always happy, maintaining a pure demeanor, as if nothing in the world could trouble her.
“Thank you.” Jessica said sincerely.
“Hey, why be so polite? Come on, let’s go prepare breakfast for the Master.”
Connie grabbed Jessica’s small hand without further ado and led her forward.
Jessica stared blankly at Connie’s retreating figure, mechanically following like a puppet. She lowered her head and looked at the hand holding hers, feeling a warmth spread from her palm.
Her heart felt warm all over.
When she looked up again.
Connie’s silver-white hair had already blurred her vision, resembling mist.
“Con… Connie…” Jessica stammered, calling out softly.
“What is it?” Connie turned her head slightly, a slight smile playing on her lips.
She knew this human little girl must be utterly smitten with her brilliance and majesty, and the thought made her smile uncontrollably.
“Um, I wanted to say, the kitchen is that way. We… we’re heading towards the restroom…” Jessica timidly pointed behind her.
Connie: “…”
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Howard returned that afternoon.
This time, Jessica opened the door again. She was dressed neatly, her pretty face was rosy, and the sound of Gwent could be heard from the room.
From the sound, the Dragon Girl who had smashed his sword earlier was playing Gwent with the King of Winter (Xi Wei).
This made Howard depressed.
What was this King of Winter (Xi Wei) doing? Playing in the morning after playing at night, with no breaks?
He couldn’t possibly go in and discuss matters with the King of Winter (Xi Wei) now. If he forced his way in, the topic of discussion later would likely be his own death.
“When His Majesty Winter is finished, you come and notify me. Understand?” Howard glared at his sister, threateningly.
“Are you sure the King of Winter (Xi Wei) will take you with him? I hope you think carefully, my good sister. What price will you pay for your current defiance if the King of Winter (Xi Wei) doesn’t take you when he leaves Medon?”
Hearing this, Jessica rolled her eyes at Howard and then slammed the door shut with a “bang.”
Howard cried out in surprise and stumbled back a few steps, covering his nose. His eyes burned with extreme anger. This was the second time his sister had defied him.
“Outrageous!” He stared fiercely at the door.
“Just you wait! I’ll throw you into the barracks, I swear! Just you wait!”
After issuing his threats, Howard left dejectedly.
At dusk, he patiently returned to the King of Winter’s (Xi Wei) room. However, no one answered after he knocked for a long time. Just as he was about to force the door open, a maid stopped him.
“Your Majesty, the King of Winter (Xi Wei) is not inside,” the maid said.
“Then where are they?” Howard frowned.
“The King of Winter (Xi Wei) said he took Jessica out for a dragon ride… He’ll be back tonight. He said if you came knocking, to tell you to go back and come again tonight…” The maid looked timidly at Howard. Although she held the useless King in utter contempt, the difference in power and social status remained. She faithfully conveyed the King of Winter’s (Xi Wei) message.
“Is that so…” Howard suppressed his anger, gritted his teeth, and took a deep breath before finally calming down. He said as calmly as possible, “In that case, I will… come again tonight.”
This time, Howard did not return to his own chambers. He decided to wait outside the King of Winter’s (Xi Wei) room for him to return.
He couldn’t miss the opportunity again.
As soon as the King of Winter (Xi Wei) appeared, he would immediately propose the matter of attacking the Duke.
Night fell, and three figures cast long shadows under the moonlight. Xi Wei and Connie emerged from a corner, looking at Howard, who was dozing against the corridor. Both of them had a mischievous smile on their faces.
“What now? He’s waiting here. Can we still drag this out?” Jessica asked, her expression worried, looking at her brother from within the soundproof barrier.
“A small problem.” Xi Wei smiled slightly and winked at Connie.
Connie and Xi Wei shared a telepathic connection and immediately understood his intention.
She quietly stepped out of the soundproof barrier and came up behind Howard. From her tender red lips, gray mist spewed out, and obscure Dragon Speech could faintly be heard:
“UiofeloSloponberNa!”
The gray mist, a manifestation of a sleep spell, poured into Howard’s ears.
Thealready drowsy King immediately slumped, his body relaxing, and he fell into a deep sleep.
“Alright, let’s go inside~”
With that, Xi Wei swaggered to the door, opening it and leading Connie and Jessica into the room.
A little while later, patrolling soldiers passed by.
They looked at King Medon, fast asleep in the corridor, with surprise. After hesitating for a moment, they took it upon themselves to carry Howard back to his chambers.
