I'm Leaving

Ymir didn't actually feel embarrassed about sharing a room with Rein.

After all, the two of them had spent many days and nights together in the wilderness.

However, this is not a wasteland, but Black Dragon City.

There are only a few streets in the territory now.

Whatever's going on, news will spread throughout the entire territory in minutes. Two women and one man sharing a room, without even a guest room—what will people think?

Ymir was initially hesitant.

But then I thought, since the "rumors" are already like that, how much worse can it get?

Besides, although she may have come with the intention of maintaining harmony in the territory, she now genuinely wants to become friends with Wudo, this kind-hearted girl from Cole.

At dawn, Wudo and Rein escorted Ymir out of the shed.

The Kolman people also began their busy day. They greeted the three of them, including Rein, warmly, as if they were family.

"Elder Wudo, Doctor Rein, good morning."

Good morning, Princess.

Ymir could clearly sense that the Kolman's gazes towards her had become more friendly. They felt especially close to her when they saw the Bone Tooth Bracelet on her fair wrist.

Although she couldn't understand Coleman Language, and the Kolman Warrior greeted her.

Ymir responded with a smile, clearly in a good mood.

She said to Rein and Wudo, "Alright, no need to see me off. Rein, I'm going back to change my clothes. We inspected the territory together later. After all, you're the city lord."

"Oh well."

Rein nodded.

He then remembered something, took out the dictionary he had been translating, and said, "These are some things I've compiled. Take a look and see how to handle them."

Ymir didn't look at what was inside, but accepted it. "Okay."

Wudo smiled and said, "Your Ymir, come often when you have time. I'll make you some barbecue."

"OK."

Ymir smiled and said, "But tonight I would also like to invite you, Rein, as well as the Great Shaman Mafat and the elders, to a banquet. I will have my subordinates deliver the invitations later."

Wudo didn't understand what the invitation meant, but she realized that Ymir wanted to invite her to dinner, so she readily agreed, "Okay."

This Transcendent world is actually quite similar to the social dynamics of my previous life; the best way to maintain interpersonal relationships is through meals.

If one meal isn't enough, then have another.

Ymir had originally planned to quietly return to her residence, but for some reason, her slightly furrowed brows relaxed, and she calmly walked down the street, heading back to her apartment with an air of nonchalance.

Her current territory gave her a sense of ease where she could completely let down her guard. This was something she had never experienced before, either in the capital or anywhere else. In those places, she had to protect herself; but here, she could face everything with equanimity.

The craftsmen had already begun their shift change in the early morning, and when they saw their Princess, they naturally greeted her warmly.

Her Highness the Eldest Princess, Your Highness.

Good morning, everyone.

She made no attempt to conceal her whereabouts as she traveled, so naturally, some people saw her emerge from the Kolman Tribe's hut.

Then, before long, the gossip had spread throughout the entire territory.

However, Ymir didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with it.

Everyone's spreading these rumors with good intentions.

Back in the makeshift apartment, a maid helped her change out of her long dress, and she then remembered the booklet that Rein had given her.

Upon opening it and seeing the dense text on it, I immediately understood what it was.

"This"

A look of surprise immediately appeared on that stunningly beautiful face, which quickly transformed into an expression of "I knew it."

Ymir closed the booklet, and as if lost in thought, a smile curved her lips, a smile as beautiful as a lotus flower just beginning to bloom, or as warm spring entering the world.

The city lord of Rein didn't have any specific official position, and he enjoyed his leisurely life.

Wudo, on the other hand, had to go to the Great Shaman Mafat to learn the lessons that the elders should be learning, and she left early in the morning.

He also plans to help out in his teacher Ilubeck's laboratory and get his medical studies back on track.

Just as Rein was about to leave, the charming Mrs. Canossa came to his door.

"Oh, Mrs. Canossa, what brings you here?"

"Aren't you going to invite me inside?"

"Oh! Please come in."

Canossa doesn't shy away from anything.

Once inside, she glanced at the two beds in the shed and chuckled, "I heard the whole territory buzzing this morning that Her Highness the Eldest Princess spent a wonderful night with the handsome city lord. You're quite something, aren't you?"

Rein knew she was joking, and that explaining it would only make things worse. He didn't explain further, but asked curiously, "Mrs. Canossa, I feel like you've been disappearing without a trace lately."

"I'm very busy, okay?"

Canossa rolled her eyes at him and sat down lazily beside him.

But because the bed was low, she had to curl her legs up slightly, revealing her long, beautiful legs from the high slit of her cheongsam, a dazzling expanse of white skin.

She seemed completely unconcerned by Rein's gaze, rubbing her legs and muttering, "I've been wandering around the camp all night, my legs are sore."

Hearing this, Rein asked in confusion, "Ah, Madam, why aren't you sleeping? What are you doing wandering around the camp in the middle of the night?"

It turns out that when we couldn't see anyone, they had wandered around the campsite in the middle of the night.

"Isn't it all for your territory?"

Canossa pouted and then said irritably, "Right now, I'm the only one in the territory of the Chamber of Commerce. I have to do everything myself. I have to estimate in my mind what materials are needed, how many, who to communicate with, and how to transport and hand them over. Otherwise, if the materials don't arrive on time, the construction period of your territory will be delayed."

As she spoke, she glared at Rein, not forgetting to tease him, "You think you can sleep soundly in your lap like me, until dawn?"

After listening to the first few sentences, Rein secretly admired the professionalism of this business tycoon.

But upon hearing that last sentence, his expression immediately turned melancholic.

What kind of paradise did I have? Two women slept in the bed, and I, the dignified city lord, spent the whole night meditating cross-legged.

Canossa seemed to have come with business and didn't intend to joke around. She skipped the topic and said, "I had heard before that the Princess had great talent for governing the country, and seeing her today, I can see that she is indeed quite capable. However, I didn't expect that she would not mind sharing a room with you, even if it affected her reputation."

There was approval in his words, but also a hint of mockery. Rumors are rumors, but when they're confirmed, it's a different story.

Rein remained noncommittal and shrugged.

Ymir's domestic affairs skills are indeed outstanding. Everyone could guess why she visited yesterday. But whether in public or private matters, she performed impeccably, earning full marks.

As Canossa spoke, she rubbed her big white legs and said softly, "Oh, my legs are so sore. Doctor Lane, your 'gang thread' is very comfortable to use. Can you help me relax my muscles?"

Upon hearing this, Rein unconsciously turned his gaze over: white with a subtle cloud-patterned lace trim.

Since leaving the temple, this lady has become increasingly less guarded and less polite towards me.

If they weren't outmatched, the Kolman Tribe men's methods would have been quite effective.

Well, there are no ifs, we just can't beat them.

If this premise is not met, no amount of crooked ideas will work.

Rein rolled his eyes and completely ignored her words.

Although he naturally knew that what Canossa said was true. This was her secret technique for concealing her aura during her cultivation of the [Great Strength God], and in normal times she was truly a delicate and gentle ordinary noblewoman, not pretending to be coquettish.

But I didn't fall for it.

"Tch~ That's boring. Since you're not going to give me a massage, then let's get down to business."

Seeing that Rein remained unmoved, Canossa pouted and scolded him playfully.

Clearly, she came here because she had something important to do.

Just then, Canossa's smile vanished, and she said with a hint of boredom, "I came to tell you that I'm leaving. I came to say goodbye."

Upon hearing this, Rein frowned, thinking something had happened, and asked, "Huh? What's wrong?"

"It's nothing. Just a normal schedule."

Canossa explained, "The merchant guild is currently being suppressed by the two great empires, and there are definitely many troubles waiting for me to deal with. Moreover, your Black Dragon City urgently needs a large amount of resources for development, so I need to arrange for a caravan to come over as soon as possible; nothing can be delayed."

"Oh, I see."

Upon hearing this, Rein suddenly realized. It turned out that she had been wandering around the territory for the past two days, truly focusing all her efforts on important matters.

Moreover, including the months she was missing before, Canossa has indeed been away from the Black Gold Merchant Guild for a long time.

"I'll tell Ymir later, and she'll arrange for someone to escort you."

After thinking for a moment, he continued, "The route that crosses the Alkolon Mountain Range to the Xid Empire has been scouted before. Apart from some low-level undead and magical beasts, there is not much danger."

In the past, he might have worried about the safety of this delicate lady on her long journey.

But now that they know she's a legendary powerhouse, they only offer a polite remark.

With her abilities, she could go anywhere in the world if she wanted to.

The claim of sending someone to escort them was more of a formality.

"Um."

Canossa nodded; she didn't want others to know her strength unless absolutely necessary.

As she spoke, she brought her legs together, intending to stand up. Her long, white legs were then hidden by the hem of her cheongsam, and Mr. Lei was deprived of his view.

The form-fitting cheongsam made it easy to sit but difficult to get up. Seeing this, Rein still stepped forward as a gentleman and reached out his hand to help her stand up from the low bed.

Canossa glanced at him, then naturally took his hand and stood up, saying in a flirtatious tone, "It's a pity we said we wouldn't see each other for several months. I gave you a chance to be with me, but you couldn't seize it."

This woman was undeniably seductive to the core, making one want to believe, even if they knew her words were a flirtation, that she wasn't just joking.

Rein rubbed his temples, clearing his mind of those wandering thoughts, and asked, "Mrs. Canossa, when will you be coming again?"

Canossa responded, "It will take at least three to five months, and it's hard to say if it's slower. If the Chamber of Commerce is too busy, it could take a year and a half."

Rein: "Oh."

Canossa: "Focus on your cultivation. I'm waiting for you to reach the pinnacle of the 'Divine Steel Realm'."

Rein: "."

The two exchanged a few parting words and prepared to leave.

Just then, an urgent alarm sounded throughout the city.

"Warning! C-level magical beasts are attacking the city!"

"Warning! C-level magical beasts are attacking the city!"

"Flying dragon, everyone be careful!"

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Upon hearing this, Rein rushed out the door.

A C-level monster siege is a small-scale magical siege, which shouldn't pose much of a problem for the current high walls of Black Dragon City. However, this time is different. Because the attack is coming from the sky!