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Chapter 109 : The object returns to its owner
Chapter 109 - The object returns to its owner
Winnie lounged with one leg crossed over the other, idly sitting here with nothing to do. He was craving some biscuits but hesitated slightly.
“Miss Maid, there probably aren't any rules in the palace like 'biscuits and tea are for display only, not for eating,' right?” Winnie asked.
“You're joking, sir,” the maid replied sweetly with a smile. “What else would tea be for if not to entertain guests? Please don't feel restrained, after all, you're an important guest of His Majesty the King.”
“Oh, right,” Winnie nodded, then began sipping tea and nibbling on a biscuit. Only moments later did he suddenly realize what the maid had just said. His brows furrowed as he set down both the teacup and biscuit.
Wе̌ b n ӧ vẽ ľ En ū m ӓ
“Miss Maid, you just said, who exactly wanted to see me??”
Before the maid could answer, two sets of footsteps echoed from outside the hall.
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Winnie lifted his gaze just in time to see King Frian V entering the chamber, staff in hand, accompanied by Mirexia, still in her ceremonial gown, golden hair cascading down her back.
“Long time no see, Winnie. It's been quite a while since we last met, how long has it been?” King Frian V said with a cheerful laugh.
Huh??
The king himself came??
Ẁе ḃ n о̃ v e_l̆ Ӗñum̊a
He'd assumed that after the banquet, it would only be Mirexia seeking him out. Even if the king intended to meet him personally, he'd expected it to happen a few days later.
“Your Majesty,” Winnie quickly snapped back to attention, about to kneel in formal submission when King Frian V gestured him to stop.
“No need for such formalities, Winnie. You've already performed your duty as a subject. And there's no one else here,” the king said, glancing toward the maids in the reception hall.
The maids instantly understood, bowing and exiting one by one.
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At King Frian V's silent command, the maids orderly withdrew from the audience chamber, making sure to firmly shut the large doors behind them.
“Ha ha, come, don't stand there. Sit down, it's more convenient to talk here, no one else around,” King Frian V said, motioning for Winnie to sit. He himself settled onto the sofa on the opposite side.
Ẁ е b̈ n о̆ v е̂ l̃ Е n̊ úm̂ а́
Mirexia, still in her ceremonial dress, sat beside her father, silently watching Winnie without uttering a word, as if she were merely accompanying him this time.
Seeing this, Winnie sat on the sofa facing King Frian V and Mirexia.
“Sorry to keep you waiting, Winnie. Mirexia and I had to see off our guests, which involved plenty of conversation and pleasantries. I hope you don't mind,” King Frian V said politely, as though he weren't speaking to some fallen noble youth forgotten by society.
“Of course not. It's only natural for you to attend to your guests, and I haven't waited long at all,” Winnie replied. He well understood how complicated noble socializing could be, everyone knew it was mostly performative, but the performance still had to be thorough.
“Mm.” King Frian V nodded kindly at Winnie, then sighed. “Your father was a truly brave knight. In you today, I see his shadow.”
"That's fine. Even if you can't take in the [Saint Envoy], you can still absorb other soul armaments. As long as you don't lose hope, there's always a path forward."
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King Frian V's words made Winnie feel slightly embarrassed. The truth was, he'd been spot-on, Winnie in the original story had indeed given up on himself.
“If your parents knew that after their passing, you didn't fall into despair but instead worked hard to earn your way into Carillian Academy, they would surely feel proud from beyond.”
“I wouldn't dare claim such praise. I owe it all to Your Majesty's support. Had you not made an exception for me, allowing me to choose my soul armament and participate in Carillian Academy's entrance exam, I might still be that aimless, good-for-nothing Winnie I once was.” Winnie didn't accept the praise outright. Instead, he turned it into gratitude toward King Frian V. “I will forever remember this kindness. Thank you.”
“No need to be humble. I only gave you the opportunity, you had to seize it yourself. You earned it, Winnie.”
“And actually, it's I who should thank you, Winnie,” King Frian V continued.
“Thank me?” Winnie was puzzled.
Ẽ n̊u ṁa .і̆ d̄
“Thank you for saving my daughter during the incident at Reiswyn, when the [Bronze Blood] conspiracy unfolded,” King Frian V said, turning his gaze toward Mirexia beside him, his eyes filled with paternal affection.
“Ha, it's almost funny. When she returned, I asked Mirexia about what happened then. This child kept going on and on about how much you've changed this semester, how dangerous the situation was, how timely your rescue was, how decisive and brave your actions were...”
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“Father, don't say such things,” Mirexia softly protested, lowering her head in quiet embarrassment.
'Virtue + 100.'
'Current Virtue: 5804'
“Haha, what? Aren't those exactly the things you told me before?” King Frian V chuckled, amused by his daughter's flustered interruption in front of Winnie.
E nů m̆а
“I didn't say it in such an exaggerated way!” Mirexia tried to whisper her protest, hoping Winnie wouldn't hear, but with him right there, that was impossible.
“Alright, alright, I'll stop. Winnie, you've known this girl since childhood, you grew up together. You know she may seem strong, but she's actually quite shy. There are many things she keeps to herself, too embarrassed to say outright.”
“Father.”
“Alright, alright, I won't say more. Wouldn't want my little pearl getting embarrassed again,” King Frian V laughed.
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“I was only stating the facts. Nothing more,” Mirexia said after a brief silence, as if deliberately adding that for Winnie's benefit.
King Frian V simply smiled, saying nothing.
Е̄.n̄ûm̃а
He was a man of experience. Before meeting Mirexia's mother, he'd been quite the ladies' man in Camella's capital. How could he not recognize the subtle emotions of a young girl?
But he didn't call it out. Each generation has its own fate.
“Uh...” Winnie, witnessing the father-daughter interaction, didn't know what to say.
Ordinarily, King Frian V was the dignified and imposing ruler of Camella. Perhaps only in private moments with his daughter did he reveal this gentle, fatherly side.
Accidentally stepping into such a family moment, Winnie wasn't sure if it was appropriate.
“Besides that, Mirexia also told me you uncovered the [Bronze Blood]'s inside agent at Carillian Academy who poisoned her, and that you played a major role in helping her during the Erunes descent crisis,” King Frian V said, looking at Winnie with deep satisfaction. “You've certainly been busy these past days.”
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“You've truly grown up.”
“You flatter me,” Winnie replied, sensing that familiar tone of an elder expressing pride in a child's growth.
He glanced at Mirexia.
It seemed she had kept her promise, her protection of his secrets was flawless. Even her own father wasn't told the full truth, only a vague statement that 'Winnie had helped her greatly and achieved great merit.'
Winnie knew exactly why, someone like Mirexia, who had a strong moral compass and a personal bond with him, would naturally be bound by ethics to keep his secrets.
“I am deeply grateful for everything you've done. Therefore, speaking only as an individual and as a father, I offer you my thanks.” With that, King Frian V took a small ornate box from within his robe and placed it on the tea table, gently sliding it toward Winnie.
Е̊ n u m а́ . ìd̈
“Eh, Your Majesty, this is too much! Giving gifts? I really can't accept this! I'm your subject, saving the princess was my duty. And the royal family has already done so much for me, for my family. How could I possibly take more?” Winnie quickly waved his hands.
“Take it, Winnie. No need to be formal with me,” King Frian V said, completely disregarding Winnie's refusal. “It's yours by right. Just a small token.”
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“Winnie, please accept it. This is the royal family's wish,” Mirexia added.
“Uh... In that case, I'll accept with gratitude,” Winnie said, realizing further refusal was pointless.
Well, he had saved Mirexia, so accepting it wasn't entirely unjustified, right?
Winnie took the ornate box in both hands and opened it. Inside lay a brilliant, colorless gemstone pendant, seemingly radiating a strange, flowing energy within.
Ẇѐ.b n̄о̃ v̄е́ l Ѐ ń úṁ а
Winnie was astonished, he instinctively sensed this pendant was extraordinary.
With King Frian V's permission, Winnie picked up the gemstone pendant, which pulsed with strange energy. The moment his hand touched it, the pendant suddenly cooled, frost patterns forming on its surface, emitting a pale blue glow, like a magical ice crystal.
“What is this??” Winnie was amazed as the gem transformed in his hand, shifting from a dull grayish hue to a crystal-clear icy blue, emanating cold.
“This is a self-adaptive enchanted stone crafted by my royal enchanter using a Terraria gem. It changes according to the holder's highest elemental affinity. Since your strongest affinity is with ice, it has transformed accordingly. When you wear it and cast spells, your ice magic will be significantly enhanced,” King Frian explained.
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“So amazing??” Winnie couldn't help but marvel.
As for Terraria gems, he'd heard of them, they were extremely rare, so scarce that the entire Terraria Continent produced very few.
Ẅ е̊ b̂ńо̊v е́l̈ Ёn ŭ m̊ а̃
“You like it? Haha, this was Mirexia's idea,” King Frian V said with a grin.
“Eh? Eh?” Winnie suddenly turned to Mirexia, only to find her quickly looking away, avoiding eye contact.
“Princess Mirexia, thank you for the gift. I truly appreciate it, it's very thoughtful,” Winnie said sincerely.
“It's nothing,” Mirexia replied, her expression calm, as if to say, as long as you like it.
But still,
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'Current Virtue: 5884.'
Virtue changes never lied.
“This is my personal thanks. Additionally, the royal family has another form of gratitude.”
“Ah, Your Majesty, this is already too precious, anything else, I really can't accept,” Winnie said, feeling a bit dizzy at the mention of more gifts, hastily refusing.
“No, no, it's probably my wording that's off. Perhaps this isn't really 'gratitude,' but more accurately, returning what's rightfully yours.” King Frian V waved his hand.
“Returning what's rightfully mine??” Winnie blinked, his eyes wide with confusion, completely puzzled by King Frian V's words.
Е̄ňu m̃ӓ. id̊
“Come, Winnie. This is another reason I asked to see you.” Seeing Winnie's current state, King Frian V nodded. He had met countless people in his life, how could he not see that Winnie had truly changed from who he once was?
After all, certain fundamental traits, no matter how well concealed, could never be fully disguised.
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For instance, when a young person receives a valuable gift, most can't help but show excitement. Even the most cunning and reserved would reveal their true desires deep in their eyes, desires they couldn't completely hide.
And in Winnie's eyes earlier, King Frian V had indeed seen the joy of unexpected gain, but beneath it, there was no blind greed. Instead, there was hesitation and restraint.
“Understood,” Winnie said, still unsure of what was happening, but rising to his feet. He carefully placed the gemstone pendant back into the box and tucked it into his robe, then followed behind King Frian V and Mirexia.
The three exited through a side door of the reception hall. Several silent Wrathful Dragon Knight Knights, seeing them emerge, bowed to King Frian V and Mirexia, then quietly took position beside the trio as guards.
Е̌ n u m̈ а̀ . іd̂
They didn't ask who Winnie was, nor did they care where the king was taking him.
Those weren't things they needed to know. Their duty was simple, to protect the royal family and their guests as members of the Royal Knight Corps. Anything permitted by the royal family was none of their business, and they would neither question nor disclose anything.
From the aura of these knights, Winnie sensed they weren't ordinary Wrathful Dragon Knight Knights. Unlike the younger, newly inducted ones, these knights held their killing intent tightly in check. They didn't stand out, yet Winnie felt that if anyone dared draw a weapon here, they'd be neutralized in less than half a second.
The trio walked past several palace buildings, arriving at a magnificent, golden hall.
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From hazy memories, Winnie recognized it, it was where royal family members lived.
Was King Frian V bringing him to the royal residence??
Web̆ n о̄ṽẽl Е̃ ṅ umа
Winnie was astonished. Even the king's closest ministers weren't permitted to enter the royal family's private quarters, only blood relatives and immediate family could enter.
As a child, he'd only seen this palace from afar while playing with Mirexia, never stepping inside.
“The item of special significance that needs to be returned to you is kept within the royal family's private chambers,” King Frian V said.
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