Chapter 73 Start Of The Meeting In The Imperial Manor
-- POV Freya --
I had just discovered that I was now able to visually perceive mana, although it was still very weak. It was everywhere in this world and ran through every being whether they were able to use it or not. For the moment, my new skill wasn't really useful but with practice I could take it to the next level.
*Kira, I guess you don't know much about the system now, am I right ?*
[Indeed, I understand the basic functioning of the system, so I am able to answer your questions. I have a much more numerical understanding of this world than you do, thanks to the fact that I was not a full-fledged soul before. However, since I was separated from the system, I no longer have access to new information]
It was true that my little sister knew a lot about this world and it was easy to understand that when she arrived with me, she was just a system helper, coded and receiving information in different forms. However, now everything I was now discovering, Kira was also discovering and we had to find the answers together.
I was still cross-legged on the floor as I continued to check what had changed. During this month I had used a lot "storage of chaos" and "ice demon wall" which were now level 4 and 6. My two main Chaos Devouring and Ice Creation were level 5 and it seemed like a step up.
*I think I can now create anything I want out of ice, my main skill is now level 5*
Mentally searching my system I found the one notification I was looking for.
[ Your two main skills are level 5. You can now create ice without using your MPs thanks to ambient mana if this creation is not targeted for combat and use devouring chaos to devour living beings ]
As I finished reading the details, I began to concentrate my ice element in the palm of my hand. I imagined a small box that instantly appeared in my hand without consuming my MPs. It simply appeared made of ice and in an instant. This little object didn't melt in the sun because there was mana inside and it was perfectly formed.
*Wow, I guess this is going to come in handy. To think that my crown and throne had to be made a few weeks ago using my attack and defense skills*
I found this laughable because before I could create any object, I had to create a wall of ice so that Yuric and his team could carve a crown. The dwarves had had a lot of trouble and the operation had been repeated several times. For my throne, I had simply invoked the ice around it like a crown of spades around the imperial seat. I could hear Kira laughing as she also found it very ironic and so funny.
[Pfffhaha~ indeed ! Just don't tell Yuric he might have a stroke hihi~]
While I smiled and she giggled in her corner, I continued to experiment with this box. As it was ambient mana mixed with my own, I had perfect control over it and could change the shape of the box at will.
*It's crazy, I can manipulate it to my liking*.
With a snap of the finger, the box turned into a small glass. The ice was still the same as before, no amount of mana had been added, the ice had simply adapted to the shape I wanted. I didn't know what the limits were yet, but my eyes were shining with excitement and a desire to do a whole battery of tests was running through my head.
[As long as there's mana in the air you'll always have ice, it's convenient.]
As I nodded my head, I tried to concentrate on the possibility of devouring living beings.
*I don't understand*
It meant nothing and everything at the same time. What was the use of absorbing living beings ? If it was only to kill, what was so special about it ? While I was thinking, Kira started talking as if she had guessed what I was thinking.
[As far as living things are concerned, you should test to see if you can't unlock a skill. As it is, the message doesn't really make sense, but don't forget that the system is based on your achievements. Both the Devouring Chaos and Ice Creation skills have a lot of potential but they are not really skills in their own right. It's kind of like they literally represent your two elements]
*You're right, thank you. It was a global level, it's up to me to take advantage of it to unlock skills. The more I experiment, the more I have the chance to open my fields of possibility and to have really interesting things !*
So all I had to do was test this out when I had time, because at noon my first meeting was already taking place in the Imperial Mansion.
*Yosh !*
As I slowly got up, my new ears detected a rustling of sheets coming from the bedroom. I rushed into the room to see a very pretty dragoness waking up slowly on the bed. I smiled as her eyes opened to see me beside her.
"Hello sleeping beauty"
Gaya quickly sat up just as I had when I woke up, remembering all the events. Her hair fell in a mess on her still sleeping face and as she grabbed strands to tuck behind her ears, my wife answered me.
"He..hello honey."
Her face was once again turning red as she said hello to me and touched her neck. Images of our crazy night of love were coming back into her head as Gaya hid behind her hands.
"I.."
Then suddenly she touched her belly remembering what was growing in it. My wife's amber eyes were filled with love as she gently stroked her belly with her hand. I approached the dragoness to place a kiss on her soft lips while placing my hand on hers.
"It's not a dream, you're pregnant, my love*
We both laughed like children, still as happy as last night. The last days we had spent were the most beautiful since I had arrived in this world. Accompanied by my wife, my daughter and my little sister, every day was a treasure. As I stood up to grab some clothes for her while thinking about it all, Gaya pulled me to her to kiss me on the cheek, whispering only two words
"Thank you."
Smiling, I would walk over to her clothing closet to pull out a black robe that was more feminine than mine. The ones we had looked very luxurious and made with care as if they were silk. I could see my wife getting up, giving me one last beautiful view of her body before she disappeared under the fabric.
Seeing my disappointed look that I had not been able to hide as it was so natural, Gaya approached to take my hand and speak.
"I'm not going to run away, I told you last night, my body is yours just like my heart and soul. Now come on honey, I am very hungry...maybe because I am pregnant now hihi~"
As she pulled me out of the Imperial room, my wife giggled not as shy as before. A small smile appeared on my face as I followed her.
We opened the door together as a delicious smell wafted down the hallway.
"Mmh I wonder what smells so good !"
Walking through the hallway with Gaya, I found myself in front of the large open door to the large dining room in our quarters. It was very large with several fireplaces inside. There were large couches in the first part, with a still empty bookcase and what looked like a small coffee table. We still had plenty of time to decorate and fill this room so there wasn't much.
As I entered the room, Triss and Lia were inside waiting patiently for us. As the two young women saw me coming, they bowed to me.
"Good morning your highness, Gaya-sama I hope your night went well. We will serve you breakfast as the head cook Lady Irrena explained to us."
As it turned out, the half-rabbit and the half-cat didn't like the management and therefore offered to take care of the manor's tasks as maids. This term was not completely true because the two half-humans did much more than just the maintenance of the manor and the cleaning. There was also serving, taking messages, and quite a bit more like two female butlers. Finally, were still my secretaries because they were in charge of following me in turn in all my movements, managing my appointments and being aware of everything. At the moment they were on their own so I didn't want them to burn out too much before I found a team for them to manage but Triss and Lia were very determined and worked perfectly.
The two half-humans were sleeping in two rooms on the floor below, as were Irrena and the other two cooks who were working in the mansion for the moment.
"Hello, very well thank you very much"
But for the moment the work could wait because it was time to eat.
____
Breakfast was over and I was ready to go to the meeting room and meet the commanders of my army.
*It's noon, time to go*
[Indeed, you have work ahead of you and your wife went to work before you haha~]
Gaya had already left as the head of management to take care of the other section leaders and Shiro still hadn't returned but I wasn't too worried about her. Triss was in charge of taking care of our daughter when she arrived if my wife and I were still in a meeting. So today it was Lia's turn to assist me.
I had changed into black pants, a red shirt, white gloves and my imperial cloak without forgetting my ice crown. As I left my room, the half-tabbit bowed to me in silence before following me.
[Did you see how her ears fall back when she bends over ? I think it's cute haha~]
*Huh ?*
I had stopped for a few seconds in the wide hallway, stunned by what Kira had just told me. Since she didn't answer anymore, I decided to put it aside and talk to her later.
As I reached the stairs leading to the lower floors, two soldiers greeted me, standing tall and pounding their fists vigorously on their hearts in unison.
"Good morning your highness !"
Nodding only as I passed, I walked down the stairs to the meeting room always followed by Lia. My subordinates who had come to work were numerous and when I passed some in the large corridors they all bowed with a big smile.
*It is for these smiles that we work hard*
As I arrived at the door of the meeting room, this constant thought kept me going with determination each day and even more so the next. Lia walked past me to open the door for me while I could see all the female commanders sitting in the chairs and talking, suddenly stand up and greet me.
"Good morning your highness, we hope you had a good morning !"
I walked over to my chair that was at the end of the table as I answered them.
"Of course, I hope you did too. So let's..."
As I reached for my chair to sit down, the backrest I pulled towards me exploded into a thousand pieces in my hand, shattering my seat.
*Sigh...here we go again*
"Empress !"
Lia and the female commanders were rushing towards me but I stopped them dead in their tracks with a wave of my hand. I was far from weak so they didn't need to make a big deal about a simple broken chair.
"Tsk..it's okay, I'm not made of glass ! That said...I think it's fine the way it is kufufu~"
Not understanding what I was saying, the people in the room looked at me with questioning eyes. Suddenly, with a snap of my finger I made a large seat appear completely frozen behind me. It was almost as big as my throne and quite similar because ice spikes were sticking out from everywhere, giving it an aggressive look.
*Not bad !*
I was pleased with myself as I sat on it crossing my legs and staring each of my commanders in the eye.
"Let's start !"
As I said these words, I went back to my cold, serious self, indicating that we were not here to play. The 11 young women in front of me were shocked and as many questions crossed their disconnected minds I clapped my hands and frowned.
"Y..yes, forgive us your highness !"
With a simple look, they knew it was time to start and that they were taking way too long. So coming to their senses, the commanders hastily sat down in their chairs while Lia stood behind me and spoke up.
"The meeting regarding the measures to be taken and the organization to protect the forest races begins."
____
FULL STATUS
Name : Freya
Age: 0 years / Mentally: 25 years
Sex : Female
Course : Ice Demon Wolf of chaos - Adult
Race : Major Demon
Titles : Blessed by Titania, Goddess of endless Chaos and eternal frozen Hell.
Dragon tamer
Ruthless slayer
Level : 33/70
Exp required for next level: 100 / 34 000
HP : 90 000 / 90 000 MP : 45 000 / 45 000
Strength : 425
Defense: 421
Agility : 435
Stamina : 428
Speed : 427
Intelligence : 425
Charisma : 410 (imperial she-wolf)
Attribute points to allocate : 0
Married to: Gaya
Daughter : Shiro
Empire (menu)
Subordinates : 387
Humans killed : 148
Elements: Ice / Chaos
Skills (all):
Attack - Demon Claws (Lvl 5)
- Bite of hell (Lvl 5)
- Infernal ice spikes (Lvl 6)
- Fighting techniques (lvl max)
- Mastery of the katana (lvl max)
- Demonic aura of the empress (lvl 5)
Defense - Ice demon wall (lvl 6)
- Demonic cloak (lvl 5)
Pain Resistance (lvl 3)
Attack/Defense - Domain of the Ice Empress "frozen wrath" (lvl 1) - (under condition)
Others - Humanoid form
- Ice creation (Lvl 5)
- Storage of chaos (Lvl 4)
- Devouring chaos (Lvl 5)
- Analysis
- Second soul (Lvl max) - unique
- Telepathy
- Mana detection (lvl 1)
Passives - Commander (lvl max)
- Natural Aura of the Ice Empress ]
I had just discovered that I was now able to visually perceive mana, although it was still very weak. It was everywhere in this world and ran through every being whether they were able to use it or not. For the moment, my new skill wasn't really useful but with practice I could take it to the next level.
*Kira, I guess you don't know much about the system now, am I right ?*
[Indeed, I understand the basic functioning of the system, so I am able to answer your questions. I have a much more numerical understanding of this world than you do, thanks to the fact that I was not a full-fledged soul before. However, since I was separated from the system, I no longer have access to new information]
It was true that my little sister knew a lot about this world and it was easy to understand that when she arrived with me, she was just a system helper, coded and receiving information in different forms. However, now everything I was now discovering, Kira was also discovering and we had to find the answers together.
I was still cross-legged on the floor as I continued to check what had changed. During this month I had used a lot "storage of chaos" and "ice demon wall" which were now level 4 and 6. My two main Chaos Devouring and Ice Creation were level 5 and it seemed like a step up.
*I think I can now create anything I want out of ice, my main skill is now level 5*
Mentally searching my system I found the one notification I was looking for.
[ Your two main skills are level 5. You can now create ice without using your MPs thanks to ambient mana if this creation is not targeted for combat and use devouring chaos to devour living beings ]
As I finished reading the details, I began to concentrate my ice element in the palm of my hand. I imagined a small box that instantly appeared in my hand without consuming my MPs. It simply appeared made of ice and in an instant. This little object didn't melt in the sun because there was mana inside and it was perfectly formed.
*Wow, I guess this is going to come in handy. To think that my crown and throne had to be made a few weeks ago using my attack and defense skills*
I found this laughable because before I could create any object, I had to create a wall of ice so that Yuric and his team could carve a crown. The dwarves had had a lot of trouble and the operation had been repeated several times. For my throne, I had simply invoked the ice around it like a crown of spades around the imperial seat. I could hear Kira laughing as she also found it very ironic and so funny.
[Pfffhaha~ indeed ! Just don't tell Yuric he might have a stroke hihi~]
While I smiled and she giggled in her corner, I continued to experiment with this box. As it was ambient mana mixed with my own, I had perfect control over it and could change the shape of the box at will.
*It's crazy, I can manipulate it to my liking*.
With a snap of the finger, the box turned into a small glass. The ice was still the same as before, no amount of mana had been added, the ice had simply adapted to the shape I wanted. I didn't know what the limits were yet, but my eyes were shining with excitement and a desire to do a whole battery of tests was running through my head.
[As long as there's mana in the air you'll always have ice, it's convenient.]
As I nodded my head, I tried to concentrate on the possibility of devouring living beings.
*I don't understand*
It meant nothing and everything at the same time. What was the use of absorbing living beings ? If it was only to kill, what was so special about it ? While I was thinking, Kira started talking as if she had guessed what I was thinking.
[As far as living things are concerned, you should test to see if you can't unlock a skill. As it is, the message doesn't really make sense, but don't forget that the system is based on your achievements. Both the Devouring Chaos and Ice Creation skills have a lot of potential but they are not really skills in their own right. It's kind of like they literally represent your two elements]
*You're right, thank you. It was a global level, it's up to me to take advantage of it to unlock skills. The more I experiment, the more I have the chance to open my fields of possibility and to have really interesting things !*
So all I had to do was test this out when I had time, because at noon my first meeting was already taking place in the Imperial Mansion.
*Yosh !*
As I slowly got up, my new ears detected a rustling of sheets coming from the bedroom. I rushed into the room to see a very pretty dragoness waking up slowly on the bed. I smiled as her eyes opened to see me beside her.
"Hello sleeping beauty"
Gaya quickly sat up just as I had when I woke up, remembering all the events. Her hair fell in a mess on her still sleeping face and as she grabbed strands to tuck behind her ears, my wife answered me.
"He..hello honey."
Her face was once again turning red as she said hello to me and touched her neck. Images of our crazy night of love were coming back into her head as Gaya hid behind her hands.
"I.."
Then suddenly she touched her belly remembering what was growing in it. My wife's amber eyes were filled with love as she gently stroked her belly with her hand. I approached the dragoness to place a kiss on her soft lips while placing my hand on hers.
"It's not a dream, you're pregnant, my love*
We both laughed like children, still as happy as last night. The last days we had spent were the most beautiful since I had arrived in this world. Accompanied by my wife, my daughter and my little sister, every day was a treasure. As I stood up to grab some clothes for her while thinking about it all, Gaya pulled me to her to kiss me on the cheek, whispering only two words
"Thank you."
Smiling, I would walk over to her clothing closet to pull out a black robe that was more feminine than mine. The ones we had looked very luxurious and made with care as if they were silk. I could see my wife getting up, giving me one last beautiful view of her body before she disappeared under the fabric.
Seeing my disappointed look that I had not been able to hide as it was so natural, Gaya approached to take my hand and speak.
"I'm not going to run away, I told you last night, my body is yours just like my heart and soul. Now come on honey, I am very hungry...maybe because I am pregnant now hihi~"
As she pulled me out of the Imperial room, my wife giggled not as shy as before. A small smile appeared on my face as I followed her.
We opened the door together as a delicious smell wafted down the hallway.
"Mmh I wonder what smells so good !"
Walking through the hallway with Gaya, I found myself in front of the large open door to the large dining room in our quarters. It was very large with several fireplaces inside. There were large couches in the first part, with a still empty bookcase and what looked like a small coffee table. We still had plenty of time to decorate and fill this room so there wasn't much.
As I entered the room, Triss and Lia were inside waiting patiently for us. As the two young women saw me coming, they bowed to me.
"Good morning your highness, Gaya-sama I hope your night went well. We will serve you breakfast as the head cook Lady Irrena explained to us."
As it turned out, the half-rabbit and the half-cat didn't like the management and therefore offered to take care of the manor's tasks as maids. This term was not completely true because the two half-humans did much more than just the maintenance of the manor and the cleaning. There was also serving, taking messages, and quite a bit more like two female butlers. Finally, were still my secretaries because they were in charge of following me in turn in all my movements, managing my appointments and being aware of everything. At the moment they were on their own so I didn't want them to burn out too much before I found a team for them to manage but Triss and Lia were very determined and worked perfectly.
The two half-humans were sleeping in two rooms on the floor below, as were Irrena and the other two cooks who were working in the mansion for the moment.
"Hello, very well thank you very much"
But for the moment the work could wait because it was time to eat.
____
Breakfast was over and I was ready to go to the meeting room and meet the commanders of my army.
*It's noon, time to go*
[Indeed, you have work ahead of you and your wife went to work before you haha~]
Gaya had already left as the head of management to take care of the other section leaders and Shiro still hadn't returned but I wasn't too worried about her. Triss was in charge of taking care of our daughter when she arrived if my wife and I were still in a meeting. So today it was Lia's turn to assist me.
I had changed into black pants, a red shirt, white gloves and my imperial cloak without forgetting my ice crown. As I left my room, the half-tabbit bowed to me in silence before following me.
[Did you see how her ears fall back when she bends over ? I think it's cute haha~]
*Huh ?*
I had stopped for a few seconds in the wide hallway, stunned by what Kira had just told me. Since she didn't answer anymore, I decided to put it aside and talk to her later.
As I reached the stairs leading to the lower floors, two soldiers greeted me, standing tall and pounding their fists vigorously on their hearts in unison.
"Good morning your highness !"
Nodding only as I passed, I walked down the stairs to the meeting room always followed by Lia. My subordinates who had come to work were numerous and when I passed some in the large corridors they all bowed with a big smile.
*It is for these smiles that we work hard*
As I arrived at the door of the meeting room, this constant thought kept me going with determination each day and even more so the next. Lia walked past me to open the door for me while I could see all the female commanders sitting in the chairs and talking, suddenly stand up and greet me.
"Good morning your highness, we hope you had a good morning !"
I walked over to my chair that was at the end of the table as I answered them.
"Of course, I hope you did too. So let's..."
As I reached for my chair to sit down, the backrest I pulled towards me exploded into a thousand pieces in my hand, shattering my seat.
*Sigh...here we go again*
"Empress !"
Lia and the female commanders were rushing towards me but I stopped them dead in their tracks with a wave of my hand. I was far from weak so they didn't need to make a big deal about a simple broken chair.
"Tsk..it's okay, I'm not made of glass ! That said...I think it's fine the way it is kufufu~"
Not understanding what I was saying, the people in the room looked at me with questioning eyes. Suddenly, with a snap of my finger I made a large seat appear completely frozen behind me. It was almost as big as my throne and quite similar because ice spikes were sticking out from everywhere, giving it an aggressive look.
*Not bad !*
I was pleased with myself as I sat on it crossing my legs and staring each of my commanders in the eye.
"Let's start !"
As I said these words, I went back to my cold, serious self, indicating that we were not here to play. The 11 young women in front of me were shocked and as many questions crossed their disconnected minds I clapped my hands and frowned.
"Y..yes, forgive us your highness !"
With a simple look, they knew it was time to start and that they were taking way too long. So coming to their senses, the commanders hastily sat down in their chairs while Lia stood behind me and spoke up.
"The meeting regarding the measures to be taken and the organization to protect the forest races begins."
____
FULL STATUS
Name : Freya
Age: 0 years / Mentally: 25 years
Sex : Female
Course : Ice Demon Wolf of chaos - Adult
Race : Major Demon
Titles : Blessed by Titania, Goddess of endless Chaos and eternal frozen Hell.
Dragon tamer
Ruthless slayer
Level : 33/70
Exp required for next level: 100 / 34 000
HP : 90 000 / 90 000 MP : 45 000 / 45 000
Strength : 425
Defense: 421
Agility : 435
Stamina : 428
Speed : 427
Intelligence : 425
Charisma : 410 (imperial she-wolf)
Attribute points to allocate : 0
Married to: Gaya
Daughter : Shiro
Empire (menu)
Subordinates : 387
Humans killed : 148
Elements: Ice / Chaos
Skills (all):
Attack - Demon Claws (Lvl 5)
- Bite of hell (Lvl 5)
- Infernal ice spikes (Lvl 6)
- Fighting techniques (lvl max)
- Mastery of the katana (lvl max)
- Demonic aura of the empress (lvl 5)
Defense - Ice demon wall (lvl 6)
- Demonic cloak (lvl 5)
Pain Resistance (lvl 3)
Attack/Defense - Domain of the Ice Empress "frozen wrath" (lvl 1) - (under condition)
Others - Humanoid form
- Ice creation (Lvl 5)
- Storage of chaos (Lvl 4)
- Devouring chaos (Lvl 5)
- Analysis
- Second soul (Lvl max) - unique
- Telepathy
- Mana detection (lvl 1)
Passives - Commander (lvl max)
- Natural Aura of the Ice Empress ]
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