< Chapter 10 - Honeymoon #3 >
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Most of the playable characters in Heroes Chronicle 2 were handsome men and women.
Even Keynes, the only old character, was a middle-aged man with a mature charm.
‘It sounds like a curse, you little punk.’
Anyway, among these playable characters, there are the four kings of ulzzangs: the peerless pretty boy Yuder, the peerless pretty girl Cordelia, the pearl artificial pearl Maximilian who was born with personality, skills, talent, connections, and a silver spoon in his mouth, and even a pretty face, and the super beautiful Adelaide who always wears a mask because she is so beautiful that it is impossible to express it in illustrations.
‘Lucas, what can I say, is like the standard for entrance cuts.’
Should we say that this is the lower limit for being invited by fairies?
Although he was a handsome, manly boy from Honam, he was a bit outside the fairies’ tastes.
In any case, at this moment, two of the four most handsome men that fairies love so much were gathered in one place, so it was only natural that there would be an enthusiastic reaction.
“He’s so handsome.”
“I don’t think I could get tired of looking at it all day.”
“You’re so pretty. You’re so pretty. Your eyes are like jewels.”
The Winter Fairies surrounding Uther and Cordelia spoke with excited breath.
Unlike the fairies I met before who wanted to play with dolls like Uther and Cordelia, the Winter Fairies seemed to be more interested in appreciating them.
‘I’m so embarrassed.’
Cordelia always said that she was the prettiest, but when she was surrounded by dozens of fairies showering her with colorful compliments, she felt extremely embarrassed.
“Look at you, you’re embarrassed.”
“cute.”
“I want to bite you.”
Cordelia, who was even more embarrassed by the Winter Fairies’ sentiments, looked at the ground, not knowing what to do.
But Uder was completely different.
“It’s exciting, always new, and handsome is the best.”
“Whoa!”
“Tell me this too, this too.”
“Not his, mine! Read mine!”
The Winter Fairies were jumping around and waving the large pieces of paper they held in their hands – they were only the size of business cards to humans.
Each piece of paper was filled with lines that were sentimental, sweet, and somehow made space and time seem to shrink the moment you saw them.
“Okay, get in line, get in line. Um, let’s read this this time.”
As Yuder leisurely answered and picked a piece of paper, the fairies let out a shriek again.
“Whoa! That’s it, that’s it!”
“This is a perfect line.”
What on earth is going on?
As Cordelia turned her head curiously, Uther saw her and for a moment he smiled wickedly – no, handsomely.
‘Cordelia, help me.’
‘ok?’
What how? No, what do you want help with here?
‘If you need a counterpart.’
‘The other party?’
‘Just stand still.’
After finishing the almost telepathic eye contact, Uther approached Cordelia, who flinched and froze for a moment. And at the same time, dozens of Winter Fairies shut their mouths tightly. It was to immerse themselves.
‘Stay still.’
Yuder spoke again with his eyes, slowly reaching out his hand and gently stroking Cordelia’s luscious hair, bringing his face a little closer.
‘Hey, what the hell is that crazy guy doing!’
But Uther didn’t stop. He brought his face close enough to hers to touch her breath, looked straight into Cordelia’s blue eyes, and spoke.
“I can’t do that. Because I······.”
‘What are you!’
“You······.”
Uther’s eyes became moist, and Cordelia swallowed dry saliva without realizing it.
And the same was true for the Winter Fairies.
Uther caressed Cordelia’s cheek. He whispered with a face that looked like it was about to burst into tears.
“Because I love you.”
“Whoa!”
“What should I do! What should I do!”
The winter fairies screamed and didn’t know what to do.
It was a scene from the story called ‘The Love of the Fairy Queen and the 9th Circle Archmage’, where the Fairy Queen, who had ruined the Archmage’s lifelong wish by making a critical mistake, cried out that he had begged her to kill him and beg for his love, and now he wouldn’t even kill her, and the Archmage said this while embracing the Fairy Queen.
“Did you record it? Did you record it?”
“I even filmed it!”
As the Winter Fairies went wild, Cordelia kicked Uther in the shin.
“evil!”
“What is that crazy guy doing!”
My heart was pounding!
No, not this.
Cordelia took a few more deep breaths to suppress her embarrassment, and the Winter Fairies continued to film the scene, saying that it was all good in its own way.
‘Ha, really. Could it be that he was an actor?’
Because the acting in his eyes was not ordinary.
Come to think of it, it seems like the acting tone of the fairies changed slightly every time I read their lines.
‘What the hell was he doing?’
As Cordelia began to question herself again, the Winter Fairies, who had been squealing for her to read their lines again, suddenly shut their mouths tightly.
It wasn’t because Yuder’s new acting had begun.
“Open the way!”
Unlike the other fairies who were wearing mini dresses that were close to one-piece swimsuits, one fairy was wearing armor and even a helmet. As she shouted loudly, the entire banquet hall became quiet as if the uproar up until then had been a lie.
‘Fairy Night.’
The strongest fairy who protects the Fairy Queen.
They were the only fighting force among the fairies who were truly distant from combat.
“Juder Bayer and Cordelia Chase. The Queen has summoned you.”
At Fairy Knight’s declaration, most of the Winter Fairies slumped their shoulders and looked downcast.
Because it was essentially a declaration that the party was over.
“Follow me.”
As the majestic Fairy Knight turned around, the Winter Fairies stepped aside to make way for Uther and Cordelia.
“It was fun.”
“thank you.”
“Let’s play again later.”
Uther smiled as the Winter Fairies spoke one by one, then looked at Cordelia.
‘It’s real from now on.’
Because only the Fairy Queen, the leader of the Winter Fairies, could bestow the protection of winter.
But Uther and Cordelia were aiming for more than that.
“This way.”
As I followed Fairy Knight’s guidance, a narrow corridor-like space appeared with trees lined up.
It had almost the same structure as the fairy dwelling I had visited before.
And so a few steps.
As expected, the same thing happened this time too.
Their vision momentarily became dizzy, but before they knew it, Uther and Cordelia had arrived at the Queen’s chambers.
“Meet the Fairy Queen.”
“Meet the Fairy Queen.”
As Uther showed his respect, Cordelia quickly followed suit.
“What well-mannered children.”
On a throne made of ice sat the Fairy Queen, wearing a white dress with a blue glow.
If the Fairy Queen I met before had blonde hair, the Fairy Queen I met this time had platinum blonde hair that was almost silver, and perhaps because of the color of her dress, she gave off a much colder impression.
‘But still, a fairy is a fairy.’
Yuder took a deep breath, straightened his posture, and looked straight at the Fairy Queen.
“Indeed, he is handsome.”
The Fairy Queen, who showed a fairy-like reaction with a slight blush on her cheeks, tried to look back at Cordelia with a smile, but then turned her gaze back to Uther.
Because I saw the silver ring on the ring finger of his right hand, which was raised towards his chest as if on purpose.
“Fairy steps?”
‘As expected.’
I found out.
No, I had no choice but to find out.
Because fairy footsteps weren’t such a common thing.
Moreover, the fairy footsteps that Uder himself is wearing now are the property of the ‘Fall Fairies’.
‘Even fairies have classifications.’
Spring, summer, fall, winter.
Fairies symbolizing the four seasons.
Broadly speaking, they are all the same fairies, but just as humans distinguish one another by race and country, there are some differences.
The fairies that Uther and Cordelia had previously met were Fall Fairies, and they were quite significant to the Winter Fairies – no, to be precise, to the Winter Fairy Queen.
“Did Lorelai give it to you?”
Paul Fairley Quinn said he prefers a handsome man over a pretty girl.
“Yes. He gave it to me as a thank you for coming to the banquet.”
It was a reward for defeating Bycon, but Uder deliberately hid that fact.
‘Because I didn’t really do anything here other than playing.’
Of course, Moonlight wasn’t left out either.
“This Seonggon is also something that Lady Lorelai gave me.”
As Uther spoke softly and nodded, Cordelia quickly picked up the moonlight she had previously taken out.
“Even Moonlight?”
“They said that they would definitely treat their guests well… We thought it was excessive, but we gratefully accepted it since it was a gift.”
The Winter Fairy Queen- Gerd’s expression became complicated at Yuder’s answer.
Because I felt like I should at least do as much as Lorelai did.
Otherwise, I somehow felt like I was losing.
‘After all, a fairy is a fairy.’
A race that can be written as cute and lovable mischievous children and read as children.
“Ugh, ugh.”
The Fairy Queen Gerd, who had been groaning for a moment, soon clenched her fists as if she had made up her mind and spoke.
“Winter fairies can’t lose to fall fairies.”
“That’s a given. Seeing you in person like this… really… no. That would be rude to both Lady Lorelai and Lady Gerd.”
As Yuder deliberately stopped talking, Gerd’s blue eyes filled with various emotions.
“What are you doing? What were you trying to say?”
“That······.”
“That?”
“I think you are more beautiful than Lorelai······. I am sure your heart is also more beautiful.”
Cordelia quickly lowered her head to hide her expression at Uther’s obvious lines.
‘Why is it that I have to feel embarrassed?’
No, it’s too obvious!
But it was valid.
Even the Fairy Queen was a fairy after all. Her cheeks slightly blushed at Uder’s straightforward compliment, and she smiled faintly.
“Right? I’m a little prettier than Lorelai, right? Hehehe.”
Gerd, who had been waving his hands happily, quickly straightened his expression and pretended to cough before speaking.
“Ahem. I’ve seen how you make my children happy. So I’ll reward you like Lorelai did.”
“thank you.”
“thank you.”
As Uther and Cordelia quickly bowed, Gerd clapped his hands with a satisfied expression on his face.
“Bring the Fairy’s Binding.”
For a moment, Uther and Cordelia looked at each other, and they shared a look.
‘bingo!’
‘Really?!’
Both are exclamations.
Because the Fairy’s Binding was something worth having.
It wasn’t an item that could be compared to an S-rank item, with a direct effect like Fairy’s Footsteps.
However, considering its future potential, it was actually one of the ‘top three’ items that could be obtained from fairies.
‘A bracelet that can contain the protection of fairies in all four seasons.’
Originally, the protection bestowed by fairies did not last very long.
Should I call it a disposable sticker tattoo?
But if you put the protection of the fairy’s bond into it, the story is different.
Not only has the effect of the protection become much stronger, but the period and number of times it can be used have also increased significantly.
‘But the real thing is when you gather all the blessings.’
If you just collected all the protections of the four seasons fairies, you could activate a special protection called ‘Protection of the Four Seasons’, and if you added the protections of the four seasons fairies to this, you could create ‘Protection of the Fairy King’, one of the strongest protections in Heroes Chronicle 2.
‘If you just collect them all, it’s a total scam.’
Even the current Daegaho of the Four Seasons had powerful performance.
Those who receive the protection of the Four Seasons can not only freely use the powers of the Four Seasons Fairies, but are also recognized as fairies by the world and enjoy various privileges.
‘It’s a bit of a problem that it’s just a silver bracelet if you don’t have the protection, but it’s okay if you collect them anyway.’
Rather, the question was who would have the fairy bond between Uther and Cordelia.
It was an extremely useful item for both parties.
But thankfully, Gerd even took away those worries.
“You two seem like a good pair. You’ll look great together.”
This is a true couple bracelet.
Jude and Cordelia looked down at a pair of beautifully crafted silver bracelets, their smiles bright as blooming flowers.
“ha ha ha.”
“Hohoho.”
Because I was so purely happy.
At the sight of the two people, Gerd raised his chin as if showing off, then asked cautiously as if talking to himself.
“Not bad for Lorelai, huh?”
“Of course.”
“Thank you so much.”
The moment they pretended, Uder and Cordelia’s answers came out clearly.
Gerd said, feeling even better.
“Stretch out your arm wearing the bracelet, for I will give you the protection of winter.”
This time, it was Uther and Cordelia who followed orders.
Winter protection bestowed by the Winter Fairy Queen.
Thanks to the fairy bond, I already felt like I had become immune to all cold.
“Okay, let’s talk. How did you end up in this deep place?”
Whether it was Paul Fairy or Winter Fairy, their curiosity towards outsiders was the same.
Uther answered without hiding that he was on his way to Frost Anvil because of the Sunflower.
“Ah… I see. I really hope you find the sun flower. Then I can hug my fiancée, throw myself on her, and… What did you say?”
“I will even climb over a wall.”
“Yes, that can be. Cheer up, pretty girl. Your husband will definitely get his hands on the sun flower and take care of you.”
“Uh… yes. I’m looking forward to it. Haha.”
Cordelia was skeptical about what kind of conversation this was, but she answered with a smile.
“Hmm, good. If you go to Frost Anvil, I think I can help you a little more.”
Gerd nodded as if he had made up his mind and spoke to Fairy Knight, who was also absorbed in the story next to him.
“Ada, go and get the fairy feather.”
“Understood, Your Majesty.”
As Fairy Knight bowed and stepped aside, Gerd turned to look at Uther and Cordelia and said.
“Do you know about fairy feathers?”
‘Yes, of course I know.’
But contrary to his true feelings, Yuder made a face of ignorance, and Gerd smiled and explained.
“The Fairy Feather is a mystical item that allows you to traverse space. It will allow you to reach the Frost Anvil in one go.”
“Wow, really?”
Gerd nodded as Cordelia added appropriately.
“It’s true. The ancient dwarves who created the Frost Anvil and our Winter Fairies were once very close. The ancient dwarves gave us the magical coordinates to enter the Frost Anvil right away so that we could visit whenever we wanted.”
In fact, it was to control the fairies that could pop out anywhere and at any time, but it was a good thing.
Instead of making a pointless tackle, Uder decided to quietly give or receive.
But there was a little problem.
“Your Majesty, there is only one feather left.”
Gerd frowned slightly at Fairy Knight’s words.
This is because fairy feathers were disposable items, and only one per person was allowed.
“Um… Well, I guess that’s okay. I can just use a shortcut.”
“Is this a shortcut?”
Cordelia asked curiously. Each person needs one item, so what kind of trick is there?
“It’s simple. Just hold each other tightly and use it.”
“yes?”
“Then the two of you will move together.”
Gerd smiled as if to say, “This is a really simple solution,” and Cordelia looked back at Uther.
And Uther said,
“Well, well, I guess there’s nothing I can do.”
“There’s something sinister about that smile.”
“No? I just want to do one feather per person.”
When he whispered in a small voice, Gerd smiled as if he liked it, then looked at Fairy Knight again and spoke.
“Gather the children. We must bid farewell to the guests.”
“Understood, Your Majesty.”
Immediately after Fairy Knight answered, the space seemed to shake and Uther and Cordelia were standing in the center of the banquet hall, surrounded by dozens of fairies.
“I hugged you, I hugged you.”
“Free hugs?”
“Bear hug.”
“What are you crazy kids saying, hug, hug. Love hug.”
The Winter Fairies, who had been chattering amongst themselves, each lifted their video recording equipment, and Gerd spoke with a big smile on his face.
“Children of Humans, I hope you get what you desire from Frost Anvil. Be happy.”
“Be happy!”
“Live well!”
What does teleporting to the Frost Anvil have to do with being happy?
Amidst the continued cheering of the Winter Fairies, Cordelia’s face became miserable and she spoke to Uther.
“Let’s go quickly.”
“okay.”
Because even Uder was starting to feel a little embarrassed.
“Me? You?”
“I.”
Cordelia, who understood immediately, took a deep breath, crossed her arms in front of her chest in an X shape, and stood up straight, while Uther awkwardly hugged Cordelia.
“Wow!”
“Kiss me! Kiss me!”
“Kiss me!”
Any more was too much.
Uther quickly activated his fairy feather, and the two crossed the space.
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Frost Anvil.
One of the seven cities of the great kingdom founded by the ancient dwarves.
“Ugh, gasp.”
“Hoo, hoo.”
The two people who settled into the dark room took a deep breath and then at some point raised their heads to look at each other.
“Fairies.”
The two people who fell apart with a sigh took another deep breath and quickly took their own actions.
Cordelia lit up the darkness with her magical light, and Uther took out the Frost Anvil map he had prepared in advance.
“Frost Anvil?”
“It looks like the inside. Cordelia, can you shine a light over there?”
“here?”
“Oh, there.”
When I brought the light to the place that Yuder had pointed to, I saw large letters engraved on the wall.
“It’s an ancient Dwarvish script. It’s a Yugle translator. What does it say?”
“Yougle Translator?”
“Do you like the Guder translator better?”
“···I guess Yugle is better. Anyway, just wait. I’ll try to remember a little more.”
“You sound like a pervert when you say you’re groping me.”
“···Let me look into your memory.”
Yuder quickly corrected himself and closed his eyes, opening up his palace of memories.
Even though Yudera had a good memory, it was impossible for him to remember everything right away.
A few minutes like that.
“Uder said, interpreting the ancient Dwarvish script according to the memories he had recalled.
“Frost Anvil. 1st floor. Lobby.”
“Oh, it’s really inside.”
“It looks like the room is right across from the entrance. That’s fortunate, because getting through the entrance isn’t easy.”
Frost Anvil was an underground city built by ancient dwarves.
There was only one entrance, the ‘Great Gate’, but the entrance itself was large and sturdy, and various monsters were gathered there, so it was not easy to pass through.
‘You’re lucky.’
Thanks to the Winter Fairies, I was able to easily overcome one of the obstacles.
“It’s still cold even though the protection of winter has been activated.”
“It’s like a complete freezer. Let’s button up our collars and leave right away. For now, let’s go to the first floor break room and rest.”
The real exploration, full of monsters, traps, and such, started from the second basement level.
Cordelia nodded at Uther’s suggestion, turned the magical light a little brighter, and the two walked side by side.
And the same time, a completely different place.
The executives of the Devil’s Hand were gathered in one place.
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< Chapter 10 - Honeymoon #3 > End
