Chapter 136: Farewell (1) (Teaser)
I descended the staircase made of Wood Steel, each step forming beneath my feet as twenty steel blades shifted effortlessly into place.
At first, carrying Sophien on my back was uncomfortable, but I soon came to terms with it. She was Sophien Aekater Augus von Jaegus Gifrein, an Empress of the Imperial Palace. With such noble blood running through her veins, I figured she deserved the honor to rest on my back.
Sophien had been silent for some time, likely lost in her own thoughts.
"... The temperature," Sophien muttered, her voice soft as she pressed closer against my back.
"Your Majesty, are you feeling well?" I inquired.
"I'll manage," Sophien answered.
Despite possessing the greatest potential in the world, Sophien remained in a cocoon of her own making. Her usual ennui and lethargy made it clear that her awakening was still a distant prospect. Besides, since entering this snow globe, she had consumed nothing but ice cream and water.
"This is the result of Your Majesty's long-neglected training."
Sophien remained silent.
"If Your Majesty had been more diligent in honing your mana and training in magic, this chill would not trouble you—"
"I get it. Now, shut your mouth."
"... Sir Keiron," I called, keeping pace as he guarded Sophien’s back. "Is everything well?"
The Snowflower Stone could shield only one—Sophien. Keiron had no choice but to face the cold alone.
"I am fine," Keiron replied.
I trusted his words and instructed, "Stay close and do not fall behind."
"... אח בשבילך."
At that moment, Sophien wove a draconic word. Her words transformed into a warm, gentle flame that wrapped...



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