Book 7: Chapter 23


    Princess. Princess. Nier turned around with a frown. This is the backyard of the pce. Normally, nobody should be entering this area, but somebody was calling out to her from behind. The two Valkyries from behind her drew their swords. Nier waved her hand. She looked at the young guy who wore a ttering smile and tilted her head. Her green eyes were void of emotion. She coldly said to him: I remember you a somewhat. Youre the one guy fromst time Oubacher, right?


    Yes, yes. Thank you for remembering me princess.


    He revealed a smile and walked forward. The Valkyries swiftly held their swords up to his neck. Nier looked at him with a cold gaze and said: I dont care who you are. This is the royal familys backyard. What right do you have to be here?


    Umm, my father is discussing business with her majesty. Her majesty had mee here to take a rest, so I followed the scent of flowers and found you. You really are more beautiful than flowers. You truly are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.


    He snickered mischievously as he looked at the swords the Valkyries had at his neck. He wasnt afraid at all. Nier frowned. It looks like this guy is just scum. He sure is the rich type with power. It would cause trouble if the Valkyries were to kill him here.


    She waved her hand and the Valkyries put their swords down. She snorted and waved her hand again. With her back facing him she said: Aside from the fact that youre one who is unountably solicitous, you wont get anything from me. You didnt give me a good impression of youst time, so leave if you have no business here. You were told to rest, not toe andpliment me.


    Dont say that, princess. I heard his majesty is not here at the moment.


    He wore a haughty smile as he approached her, right up to her back. Niers eyebrows twitched when she heard his majesty. She looked a little sad but he didnt see it. She turned her head around to look at him and eximed: Youre not qualified to know where his majesty is!


    Princess, I also heard that his majesty went north to the elves to apany his other princess How pitiable, princess. You are so beautiful and carry his child, yet he is wasting such a beauty. Do you not hate that? You love his majesty so much, but it does not look like he cherishes your love.


    The corner of Niers mouth twitched but she didnt respond. She instead looked at the small creek in front in front of her and spaced out. The guy thought he hit the nail on its head so he came closer to her and ced his head gently on Niers shoulder. Next to her ear, he whispered: Princess, forget that prince. He is but just a kid hiding behind his moms back. His time to show off will soon be over He is not fit for your precious love and beauty like that of a precious gem. He actually went and got a second princess. You too have the right


    He couldnt finish his sentence, not because he couldnt think of what to say but because Nier was strangling his neck. His handsome face had frozen up as a face of terror. In front of him was Niers cold expression that was virtually cold as ice. Niers fingers were tightened around his throat like a tigers paws, virtually as though she was going to snap his neck.


    I wont allow anyone to insult his majesty. I said that before, but it looks like you didnt learn your lesson. I wont let anyone disparage my love for his majesty. You dont understand our love. You insulted his majesty, questioned our love, and tried to seduce me, the princess. Thats three crimes I need to punish you for. Ill turn this useless head of yours into a ball to kick around right now!


    His throat started cracking and his eyes looked like they were going to burst out of his eyes. He was able to smile haughtily when he had swords up against his neck, but he could see the death-god in Niers eyes right now as she strangled his neck.


    He felt death looming over him for the first time. Actually, it was no longer just looming over him. Nier truly wanted to kill him. She had no intention of giving him a chance to plead.


    Princess! Calm down! Calm down! Calm down! If you want to kill him, leave it to us!! Princess! Princess, do not get so angry!


    The Valkyries next to her were so shocked they went pale. They quickly grabbed Niers arm and desperately tried to get her to let go. Nier spat and then said: Get lost! Im your instructor! I dont need your concern!


    Princess! The most important thing is that you are carrying his majestys child right now! If you get angry and cause problems for your child, how will we exin ourselves to her majesty and his majesty?!


    Niers expression rxed a little when they mentioned her child and his majesty. She let go and he really did drop onto the ground limp. It took him some time to catch his breath. He covered his neck and curled up like a prawn as he trembled. Nier stared at him with her cold gaze, stepped onto his face with one foot and told him: Consider yourself lucky. I was once the Valkyries sword instructor. If I was armed right now, I wouldve impaled several holes in your heart by now. Do not insult his majesty in front of me and do not question my love. If you dont wish to die, get lost as fast as your legs take you!


    A Valkyrie dragged his powerless body out. The other Valkyrie hesitated for a moment and looked at Nier with concern. She softly said: Instr- I mean princess, if that man was telling the truth, his majesty is too much, since you have his child after all


    Nier turned around and looked at the small creek again. She softly exined: No, his majesty hasnt done anything wrong. His majesty didnt go to the elves. He went to do something he wanted to do. His majesty didnt leave me behind. He discussed it with me before choosing to go. I know that, thats why I dont me his majesty. I have nothing to me him for.


    Really?  I shall say no more then. I just hope that things work out over there for his majesty.


    The Valkyrie looked at Nier and then returned to her vignt mode. Nier had her back facing her. She looked at the ring on her ring tenderly, changing her emotionless gaze into a tender and affectionate one. A momentter, she turned around and sounding slightly tired said: Lets head back. I want to have a bit of a rest.


    Roger!


    I was currently making my final preparations at Karnashun City.


    I dont intend to stay in this city for long. Right now, time is of the essence. Since the location has been narrowed down for everyone its of utmost importance to get ahead of the others. Its not arge area, but its not small either. If i leave a day earlier, Ill have another day ahead to find what I want.


    Of course, the location of the mine isnt all I need. I need to find people who can refine the mineral and the refinement method. Im entrusting Nara with that.


    I have detailed information now, so the next step is to act upon it.


    <strong>Glossary</strong>


    *Oubacher is pronounced Ou-ba-ka, for those who know Jap, Ou = Big, Baka = Idiot. Put the two together and you get what he is.