Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
“Wow! Two Masters!”
Connie couldn’t help but exclaim.
She glanced up at Xi Wei, then carefully observed Sakura again, shaking her head. “They’re identical, just a slight difference in their eyes. Master’s gaze is sharp yet hints at a casual laziness, while Sakura Sister’s eyes are much softer… I wonder if there are other differences.”
As she said this.
The Silly Dragon showed a lecherous smile, her gaze sweeping over Sakura’s indescribable areas.
“They are indeed very similar, almost indistinguishable! Anyone who doesn’t know me wouldn’t be able to tell…” Xi Wei walked around Sakura, marveling at how she was a perfect replica of himself.
Sakura, however, seemed a bit reserved.
This made the “Xi Wei” in front of him appear somewhat feminine in demeanor and expression.
This wouldn’t do!
To be his substitute, she had to be exactly like him! Roel and Loli must not be able to tell the difference!
“Sakura, this ability of yours is very important to me, but before it can be put to use, some minor training is needed!”
A mysterious arc appeared on Xi Wei’s lips.
“Can I really help you?”
Sakura’s voice trembled slightly. Speaking in a male voice was rather unsettling, giving Xi Wei goosebumps.
“Of course,” he affirmed again.
He gently removed Sakura’s hand from his arm.
Being held by his “own” self felt quite strange.
“You need to learn my demeanor, my words and actions. From now on, you will be the King of Winter! And I…” Xi Wei picked up a knight’s helmet from the side and put it on.
Fully obscuring his face.
A muffled voice came from inside the knight’s helmet:
“I am the King of Winter’s personal guard knight, Oscar!”
“This…”
Sakura looked at Xi Wei, bewildered.
She didn’t understand what Xi Wei was planning, but she instinctively felt that impersonating Xi Wei was somewhat disrespectful.
But Xi Wei had already made up his mind.
As long as Sakura could perfectly portray the King of Winter, the Wintery Empire would have “two” Legendary figures. With Lewenstein, that would be “three” Legendary figures, a force powerful enough to make the surrounding Orc Royal Court, Kairide, and the Andor Empire reconsider.
Most importantly.
With Sakura posing as the King of Winter in Winter City.
He could go out and “surf” with the Players!
While he had gone out with the Players before, he was always bothered by them. When difficulties arose, the Players would just choose to slack off.
Ultimately, he ended up being their errand boy!
Having to assign missions and rewards to Players and even fight monsters for them!
How could he, the dignified King of Winter, be so pathetic!
He already had a general plan in mind: let the System help him create a fake identity, then join a Player’s legion as an NPC. All he needed to do was wear his helmet and maintain a cool, aloof knight persona.
Simply perfect!!
Moreover, once he could disguise himself, he could launch surprise attacks on enemies at any time. It would be up to Sakura to maintain her persona as much as possible…
“Alright, enough talk.”
Xi Wei patted Sakura’s shoulder and encouraged her, “Don’t feel pressured. I know learning someone’s demeanor is not easy, but we have plenty of time. As long as you can successfully display eighty percent of my essence by next year, it will be a great help!”
“Okay! I understand!”
Sakura’s eyes gradually became resolute.
She wanted to help Xi Wei, to stand by his side like the maids, to become his support, or even just to be a silent shield and sword!
“Then today, your task is to observe my words and actions from the side and imitate them as much as possible. After dinner tonight, I will give you a small test.”
Xi Wei placed the knight’s helmet on Sakura’s head, his expression becoming stern. He raised his chin and said, “Now, Sakura! Your identity is Oscar, the personal guard knight by my side! From today onwards, this identity is officially established, and this identity must be kept secret from everyone except the Virgin Maidens!”
The solemn atmosphere made Sakura involuntarily straighten up, sitting up from her chair with a pop: “Your will be done, Your Majesty!”
“Excellent.” Xi Wei smiled and pushed the milk bottle on the table forward. “Sir Oscar, this is the milk bestowed upon you by this King. Drink it while it’s hot, or it will get cold.”
Sakura excitedly took the Dragon Milk. Now she was sure she was worthy of receiving it.
She took a small sip.
Her mouth was filled with fragrance.
As expected of milk personally bestowed by His Majesty, the King of Winter, its taste was unlike ordinary milk.
Suddenly, Sakura felt a peculiar gaze.
She turned her head and found Connie staring at her with a strange intensity.
“Uh, Connie, do you want some?”
Sakura thought Connie also wanted to drink milk, given Connie’s small stature, she looked like a Loli still growing.
Lolis need to drink more milk to grow, right…
Even though the milk was precious and bestowed by the King of Winter, Sakura was still willing to share hers with Connie.
However, as soon as she said this, Connie’s gaze became even stranger.
“Is it good?”
After a while, Connie asked.
“Uh… it’s good, really. This is the first time I’ve tasted such fragrant and mellow milk. The milky flavor is so rich!” Sakura wasn’t trying to flatter.
After all, she had been a princess of the Demi-human Empire.
What kind of milk had she not tasted as a princess?
Yet, none of the milk in her memory compared to the milk in her hand, even setting aside her admiration for Xi Wei.
“Hoo—”
Connie took a deep breath.
Then, she took out another bottle of milk from her embrace. Her small princess dress seemed to be connected to a dimensional space, and soon a row of bottles appeared on Xi Wei’s table.
“If it’s good, drink more…”
Her pretty face blushed, and she stammered, “I don’t know why lately, it’s been increasing, and it comes out on its own. If it’s not drunk quickly, some unpleasant things might happen…”
Sakura blinked.
She didn’t understand what Connie meant.
But Xi Wei understood.
He had also noticed this phenomenon.
In fact, Connie had stopped using a milk bottle a long time ago. She would fly over every morning and wait for Xi Wei in his office. After Xi Wei finished his breakfast, she would happily fly back.
It seemed to be around that time.
Xi Wei noticed that the amount of milk for his breakfast kept increasing. Before, he would only drink until he was half full, but now, he would feel a bit stuffed.
