The Princess's Tenderness (2)

The stark contrast between before and after left many people bewildered, plunging the city into panic, with no one knowing what was happening.

Some people screamed in fright, while others scattered and fled.

Some people groped their way back to their rooms, while others tried to escape the city.

The various sounds blended together, creating an increasingly chaotic and noisy atmosphere. The capital of the Ice Grand Duchy was in complete disarray.

Inside the palace, there was also a rustling sound. The people here were also panicked, but compared to the ordinary residents of the city, these people had a higher status, greater strength, and greater resilience.

Although she was terrified, she did not scream like an ordinary civilian.

A faint Holy Light shimmered around Angelica, slightly dispelling the surrounding darkness. In fact, with Angelica's strength, if she were to unleash her full power of Holy Light, she could illuminate not only the entire city but also the royal palace without much difficulty.

But at this moment, the dense darkness seemed to have completely transformed into a viscous liquid, enveloping the surroundings and suppressing the Holy Light emanating from Angelica. The gentle light seemed as if it might be swallowed up at any moment.

Antasia looked somewhat flustered and instinctively opened her mouth to ask, "Saya- neechan, may I ask what this is...?"

"Shh, be quiet," Big Saya reminded him from the side.

"She's preparing a massive spell, don't interrupt her," Big Saya warned. "Your Majesty, the situation in the Duchy is dire. You should have sensed it too. Although Qin Chu has dispelled the blizzard and the snow in the city, the crisis in the Duchy is far from over."

"Perhaps in less than half an hour, the cold front will engulf the city again, and the blizzard that disappeared before will reappear."

Oswald displayed the composure befitting a king, nodding slightly; he too had sensed the terror.

"The root of the duchy's disaster lies deep within the glacier; unless the danger deep within the glacier is eliminated, the danger will never disappear."

"Therefore, my sister is preparing to use a massive spell to temporarily shroud the royal city, in order to buy enough time to resolve the trouble deep within the glacier."

Oswald took a deep breath; he had anticipated this situation.

But curiosity and fear were also lurking in his heart. He thought the Hero's strength was already outrageous enough, but he didn't expect this stunningly beautiful woman to be even more terrifying. With just a glance, the moonlight disappeared.

What kind of power is this?

He, the king, had lived half his life and had never seen such a strange and powerful force.

"Miss Saya, may I ask a question? What kind of magic does your sister use?" He was very curious.

"You're clearly His Majesty the King, how can you be so blind? Can't you even see that I'm the older sister? I doubt your brain." Little Saya, who was casting a spell and couldn't be disturbed, couldn't help but retort upon hearing this.

Oswald was utterly embarrassed... How was he supposed to know which of the two was the older sister and which was the younger sister? He was just going along with what Big Saya was saying! Besides, isn't magic supposed to be undisturbed? This is your family drama, please don't let it affect the duchy!

Big Saya smiled and said, "Dark magic, Super-rank... Hmm, its power has completely surpassed Transcendent Magic, but it seems it hasn't reached the level of divine magic yet."

"It should be magic somewhere between divine magic and Transcendent Magic."

Divine magic? What is that? Oswald has never even heard of it.

"As for the name of this spell... you can call it... Eternal Darkness."

Eternal Darkness?

Oswald's heart skipped a beat. Something sounded... not good.

Just then, Little Saya's magic was finally ready, and she knelt down on one knee.

With his right hand gripping the magic wand tightly, he slammed one end of the wand directly onto the stone slab beneath his feet with a bang. The stone slab instantly cracked, and a small portion of the wand was submerged in the crack.

Centered on Little Saya's body, Magic Power was surging outwards.

Like the most terrifying tsunami, it engulfed the entire city in almost an instant.

The next moment, a bizarre scene unfolded.

The city, which had been completely submerged in darkness, now seemed to have transformed into a black curtain of water above and around it, with the images shifting beneath the shimmering surface.

It was as if there was a black mirror in the center.

A sinister light, emanating from the darkness, gradually emanated from the city's perimeter.

It seemed as if the center was a giant light shield, rising gradually in an arc before finally converging above the city.

It wasn't just a vague impression; it had become a genuine black protective shield, enveloping the entire city. A shield strong enough to cover an entire city—you can imagine how extravagant that was.

Everything in the city, from its residents to its buildings, was protected by a black shield.

A sinister, eerie, terrifying, and chilling atmosphere permeated the city.

That's not all. On the protective shield, one can clearly see some strange, almost human-like marks, writhing their limbs wantonly.

That was an action that no normal human could possibly perform, as if it were a ghost.

In the ears, one could faintly hear strange, hoarse cries filled with pain and despair.

Although it's supposedly to protect the city... isn't this really some kind of terrible hell?

The atmosphere in the city right now feels even more terrifying than when it was submerged by the blizzard.

The city was deathly silent.

Everyone was stunned by this scene.

They didn't know what they should do; they just stared blankly at everything happening above them, and gradually, a different kind of light began to emerge from the black protective shield.

It was scarlet, the color of blood.

I could almost smell a faint scent of blood in my nostrils.

Just as this transformation was complete, a storm, carrying ice and snow, swept in from afar.

Ugh!

Accompanied by terrifying sounds, the storm lashed against the Eternal Darkness, producing a series of rumbling sounds like muffled thunder.

Rumble...

The royal city seemed to tremble.

Ripples began to spread across the Eternal Darkness.

The seemingly flimsy protective shield appeared to be on the verge of being shattered at any moment, but it was far more resilient than imagined, remaining unmoved despite the howling winds.

The storm continued, and the outer layer of the protective shield was instantly covered with layers of snow. However, neither the ice and snow nor the cold wind could penetrate the shield. Even the bone-chilling cold was completely blocked.

Just then, Qin Chu's figure descended from the sky.

"Little Saya, how long can you hold out?"

"Seven days," Little Saya quietly gave a number.

Her Magic Power is incredible; she can maintain even such a massive spell for seven days.

"Your Majesty Oswald, please inform the residents of the city not to panic. Seven days should be enough time," Qin Chu said, taking a deep breath.

His face was somewhat pale.

The previous actions of dispelling the dark clouds and blizzard, and blowing away all the ice and snow in the city, had also consumed a great deal of Qin Chu's strength.

What's even more frustrating is that, perhaps because the Holy Church has annexed the Earth Mother Church, the Sapling that is the incarnation of the Earth Mother Eunibena within me is acting up and refusing to provide me with Magic Power.

As a result, Qin Chu now appears somewhat weak.

After a pause, Qin Chu continued, "I will set off immediately for the depths of the glacier."

"Your Hero, you should get some rest. The depths of the glacier are likely even more dangerous. You should at least recuperate. You can set off again tomorrow morning," Heidi said quietly.

Although the situation in the Ice Grand Duchy was dangerous, as a mother-in-law, she still felt sorry for her son-in-law.

Moreover, if he were to venture into the depths of the glacier in a weakened and exhausted state, he might encounter danger, fail to save the Ice Grand Duchy, and lose his beloved son-in-law in the process.

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Chapter 513 The Princess's Tenderness (2)

Heidi was not only a queen of a country, but also Antasia's mother. Heidi could tell from the way her daughter looked at Qin Chu that her daughter deeply loved this man.

Heidi was naturally very happy to see her daughter find a good home.

Although this son-in-law has many women around him, his daughter is clearly very happy with him.

In addition, Qin Chu had taken good care of his daughter when they were in the imperial Imperial City.

If it weren't for his daughter, Qin Chu, now Hero and the Pope of the Holy Church, would never have personally come to the Ice Grand Duchy to deal with the danger of its destruction.

These events clearly demonstrate how much Qin Chu, this Hero, dotes on his daughter, making Heidi increasingly fond of her son-in-law.

Deep within the glacier, Heidi had never been, yet she knew it was fraught with danger.

Even before the disaster struck, it was a place that ordinary people could hardly set foot in. The extremely low temperature was unsuitable for any life to survive, and even powerful magicians would find it difficult to endure in such a place.

Even magical shields formed from condensed Magic Power can crack due to extreme cold.

The unknown arouses curiosity.

It's like the Endless Sea. Although everyone knows it's a dead zone, only one in a hundred people who enter the Endless Sea ever come out alive.

The same is true for glaciers in the Far North.

But humans are a race full of curiosity.

To some, that might seem like suicidal.

But to another group of people, that's an adventure... They see it as a challenge, as the most valuable and meaningful thing in their lives.

That is why the Ice Grand Duchy has welcomed many people who passed through the kingdom and ventured into the Endless Glacier for adventure, including War God and Grand Sage, although the vast majority of them disappeared in the desolate glaciers.

And now, his son-in-law is about to step into that dead zone.

Heidi had already witnessed Qin Chu's strength, which was undeniably formidable. However, even with the strength of Hero, Heidi couldn't help but worry about stepping into that dangerous area.

At this moment, Heidi's heart is torn between her daughter and the two million citizens of the Ice Grand Duchy. Heidi cannot stop her son-in-law from venturing into the depths of the glacier just for her daughter's happiness... but at the very least, she must be prepared.

The Ice Grand Duchy knows very little about the depths of the glacier, but if they consult ancient texts overnight, they might actually find something useful. Moreover, after a hard day's work, the son-in-law's face was visibly pale and his breath was weak.

Under these circumstances, venturing onto a glacier would naturally increase the level of danger once again.

After Heidi's repeated persuasion, Qin Chu abandoned his plan to set off immediately and decided to rest for the night before taking action the next morning.

Oswald quickly instructed the palace staff to go door-to-door to inform the residents not to panic, as the eerie black shield in the sky would not harm them; on the contrary, it would be their protective umbrella.

Qin Chu also briefly discussed with the others. This time, Qin Chu planned to go to the depths of the glacier alone, because having more people in such a strange place might not be as effective.

After all, the remains of Evil God were buried deep within the glacier, and Qin Chu did not want Angelica, or even Big Saya and the others, to go on the adventure with him.

Of course, persuading the women was no easy task. After Qin Chu had almost worn his lips out, the girls finally stopped insisting. They would stay in the royal city as Qin Chu requested. Big Saya would be responsible for taking over from Little Saya to maintain the existence of eternal darkness if Little Saya's Magic Power could not sustain it. The other women would be responsible for leading the residents of the Ice Grand Duchy to break through the snowstorm and migrate on a large scale in case of any unexpected events. However, some dissatisfaction could still be clearly seen on the girls' faces.

In the evening, we enjoyed another delicious meal, savoring the cuisine of the Ice Grand Duchy. Perhaps because the weather was so cold, the food in the Ice Grand Duchy was almost entirely oily, salty, and high in calories.

Just after Qin Chu had finished his meal, Heidi knocked on the door at just the right moment.

"Xiao Qin, your room is ready. Get some rest early tonight." Heidi had a gentle smile on her face, with a slight curve at the corners of her lips.

Compared to Oswald, Heidi was much more relaxed when facing Qin Chu, and didn't care too much about Qin Chu's status as a hero and the Pope; the title of son-in-law was more important than anything else.

As a mother-in-law, it's perfectly fine for her to call him "Little Qin".

Qin Chu stretched and stood up. "Thank you for your help, Miss Heidi."

Miss Heidi is Qin Chu's nickname... It feels a bit strange to call her mother-in-law.

This address made Heidi chuckle, covering her mouth. "Miss Heidi? It's been so many years since anyone called me that. I'm already over forty; I really can't accept the title 'Miss' anymore."

"Haha, Miss Heidi, you're so funny. Standing next to Antasia, I thought you were her older sister," Qin Chu said with a smile.

The Qin Chu of today is no longer the blockhead he once was; he's much more articulate now.

Sure enough, no woman dislikes being told she looks young. Heidi's smile grew even more gentle and charming, "Little Qin really has a sweet voice; no wonder so many girls like him."

"Could it be that you tricked my silly girl into your heart like this?"

"No, no, no, how could that be? Antasia is very smart, she's not a stupid girl at all."

While chatting casually, Qin Chu Heidi Heidi to the room that had been arranged for him.

"Little Qin, you should get some rest. I won't disturb you any longer." Heidi waved gently at Qin Chu and left with a smile.

Qin Chu wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Heidi's smile seemed a little strange.

However, Qin Chu didn't think much of it and pushed open the door. But the moment Qin Chu stepped into the room, he understood why Heidi's smile looked so strange.

The room was decorated in a girlish pink, mixed with the azure blue unique to the Ice Grand Duchy. The bed was a typical princess bed with rounded curves.

The furniture in the room was small and exquisite, and there was even a dressing table.

This is clearly a girl's room, okay?