The Star Sea Empire's Elector Kings simply took whatever they wanted-and now they were following their usual strategy. One wielded a bow, the other a spear, and they started fighting right there in their bathrobes.
Archers could actually be terrifying in close combat.
Especially with the bow Queen Tiria had produced, which was undoubtedly a divine artifact. Wind and flames flowed across it; not only could it shoot elemental arrows, it could also form blades along its limbs.
While the two fought, Kroya leaned against the hot spring's wall, enjoying the assortment of jellies Jelly brought him. The little fellow seemed quite keen on "feeding itself" to him.
It was rather horrifying when he thought about it.
The jelly was essentially its flesh and blood. Wasn't that the same as offering its flesh and blood to its "father"?
But it really did taste good, and the little fellow had even innovatively added fruit pulp for richer layers of flavor, so Kroya... ate it with satisfaction.
Although the two Elector Kings were fighting, they showed considerable restraint. They didn't even break the crystal wineglasses or lamps nearby, and the fight was soon decided.
-Unexpectedly, Atre won.
Laughing heartily, he casually put away his spear and smiled. "You lost again! Tiraya, that makes twice!"
Amid the curling steam, an unnatural flush colored his face.
Tiraya looked displeased and shook her head. "Was that really necessary?"
For the first time, she truly confronted just how fiercely the Atre family craved "victory." He would even hurt himself to win a little contest like this.
What a lunatic!
"As long as I win." Atre, however, was quite happy. He asked Kroya, "This treasure contains the power of time, and a legendary shellfish nurtured it for so long... even at a Sacred Spring Trade Guild auction,