Book 12: Chapter 51


    Please wait here for a while then, Mr. Alex. His Majesty will immediately be here, said Freya.


    Alex nodded in a flustered manner. He took hold of the cup Freya ced in front of him. He spaced out for a moment when he caught a glimpse of Freyas chest when she bent down to ce the cup down. Freya seemed to notice him looking, but she just smiled with her lips pursed instead of making a deal out of it. Embarrassed by his own behaviour, Alex hid his red face and ears. He didnt dare to look Freya in the face. He tightly gripped the cup despite his hand burning red.


    Mr. Alex?


    Hmm?!


    Isnt it hot?


    Aah!!! Alex aggressively whipped his hand, thereby tipping the cup over, causing the steaming water to spill on him. He shrieked and jumped to his feet.


    Freya swiftly grabbed Alexs hand and softly blew on his hand. She then chuckled: You got burnt, didnt you, Mr. Alex? It is all right. It is all right. Do you want to soothe it with ice or would you be fine with just me blowing it? Your face is really red. Did your face get burnt, too? Would you like me to blow it?


    No. No. No Alex looked away.


    I stood at the door and looked at Alex, who was tightly holding Freyas hand. The two of them stood very close together. Freya gently stroked his hand. His face was so red that it looked as if it was going to explode. Freya got even closer to him and gently blew his ear.


    Ah! No Ah! Alex intensely shuddered, and then went limp in his chair simrly to a melted snowman.


    Freya released Alex with the smile of a victor. She then picked up the cup again and gave him a smile: I shall go and pour you another cup then, Mr. Alex. Ah, His Majesty has arrived. You two can begin. I will not disturb you.


    Alex didnt hear a word she said. He covered his ears as though he went to heaven. His life wasplete after the intimate moment.


    Freya giggled as she came up to me. She whispered in my ear, Done. Alex is not muddleheaded. He will not think about anything you say now, Onii-sama.


    Who did you learn that trick from?


    Freya looked at me with a smile. In a muffled voice, she answered, Is the body of a woman not a weapon? I cannot stay by your side for too long; else, this technique will be pointless. I shall take my leave first, Onii-sama.


    I nodded: All right.


    I walked up to Alex and sat opposite him. Idpare him at the time to a slime monster. With a smile, I said, Sorry, Mr. Alex. My sister isnt used to these jobs. She identally burnt you, didnt she? I give you my sincere apology. I will speak to her about it afterwards.


    N-No, I am fine. I am fine. I am fine. Miss Freya did not do anything wrong. Mm, it was all due to my carelessness. I spilt the water, because I was not careful. I am very grateful to Miss Freya. Miss Freya helped me treat the burn. It is not hurting anymore. It is not hurting anymore.


    Mr. Alex, blowing on it cannot be considered a treatment


    But it truly worked.


    I chuckled. Alex was excited.


    Alex was still a kid as I thought he was. He had no idea what to do in front of the girl he liked. He made every man feel a sense of nostalgia despite the stupidity of it. After all, every man was once stupid in the same way.


    Since you are all right, lets get to business, then. I have not mentioned the following news to anybody. Youre the first to know, Mr. Alex. I trust you a lot due to your sentiments toward the North. Of course, it is also attributed to your assistance you provided me. Therefore, I am letting you know about this first and hope that youll be able to help me.


    Please go ahead.


    Freya walked in between us. Alex, who was nning to rpose himself to debate about the important matter we were about to discuss, went red in the face and ears again. He lowered his head again. Freya ced a new cup of tea down in front of him. Smiling, she said, Mr. Alex, be more careful this time. It is the same tea.


    Ah Okay, okay, mm


    Freya straightened up. She looked at Alex, who didnt dare to look at her, yet was peeking at her, and she softly giggled. She then turned and went to the door, but she didnt intend to leave. Since Alex kept ncing in that direction, Freya continued to linger at the door and would let him see the bottom of her dress.


    Honestly, I began to sympathise with the smitten guy. Nave and cute Alex finally found a lover for the first time, but she toyed with his feelings.


    How tragic, I thought.


    Being yed by the elder-sister type was a fatal dream for men. All I could do was pray Alex best not wake up.


    Alex was evidently restless and whimsical. When I first met him, I knew he wasnt an idiot. He inherited his fathers intelligence, but he used it in the right ce. He gave me money and resources in order to atone; nheless, there was no chance hed make a concession if we were to negotiate on equal terms. Consequently, I needed him to be restless and whimsical during our talk. That way, hed forget what he wanted, I meant, what he needed.


    Mr. Alex, I am now preparing for my coronation. I n to ascend the throne in the North. I think I have what it takes to rule the North given how Ipletely transformed it into what it is now, settled the unrest, united the North and brought new life to the North that was in ruins.


    Yes.


    Alex shook his leg. His gaze only stopped on my face for a short moment. It appeared that he wasnt willing to listen to my drivel.


    I already upied the Imperial Pce. Did I still not have the authority to rule the North with that? Anything he said wouldve been pointless even if he felt I wasnt qualified to rule the North. For that reason, hed rather look at the bottom of Freyas skirt.


    Ill juste out with it, then. I trust your connections, Mr. Alex. I need you to help me inform all of the nobles who can make it to the Imperial Pce for my coronation ceremony. In addition, I want you to help me with food. Candidly speaking, we dont have much food in the Imperial City at this present time. After all, this city just went through a disasterst year. The food transported from the South needs to be distributed to other ces, so we cant store too much food in the Imperial City. Having said that, I believe that you nobles must have some food stored away at home. I, therefore, hope you can provide us with some.


    Alex nodded: Sure. There are no problems with that. That being said, it would be pushing it if our family, alone, had to supply food. I can convince them to bring food into the Imperial City with them. But do you not intend to go on a tour?


    No, I dont n to waste money on that. Plus, if you can alle, doesnt that mean the North supports me? Though its fine to bring food along, I hope you can prepare some for us beforehand. Can you do that as soon as possible?


    That much food? Mm


    Freya gently whipped her skirt. While carrying the tray of tea, she looked in our direction and revealed a shortsting charming smile.


    Alex aggressively clenched his teeth and replied, No problem.


    I stood Thank you very much for your assistance, Mr. Alex. I will not forget your assistance. Please allow Freya to take care of you now. I still have other business.


    Sure! Sure!!! No problem!! I will stay with Freya for a while! No problem!!