Chapter 27: Bonding

The Ice Princess' carriage went beyond Minato's imagination.

He didn't have enough time to inspect it outside as Julia quickly hopped in. Still, it was so spacious inside Minato believed it was pretty big!

Minato didn't have any problem finding a seat as the design was akin to a limousine.

He wasn't blessed with the privilege of having or being in one, but Minato had seen enough movies to compare these two vehicles.

Yuna saw many worldly things in her life, so she didn't bat an eye, to say nothing of Bei.

A vulgar princess nonchalantly rubbed her ass on one of the seats, threw a casual remark, then looked toward the ice princess.

Both sisters had helped Minato enter beforehand, so he was already engaged in conversation with Julia.

Minato was curious about her background and her mission in Ungrail City. Still, he didn't pursue it, "To be honest, we don't know much about the Majestic Ice Kingdom. I wonder what your kingdom's specialty is for travelers?"

"Travelers... You should say Dungeon Raiders, Minato," Julia became closer with Minato's family step by step.

She changed her tone to be much friendlier and dropped honorifics.

Speaking of specialties, each kingdom had one. However, the traveling businesses mainly relied on the dungeon raiders, and it slowly shifted to their needs over time.

For example, food wasn't just about the taste.

People paid more for food that provided temporary resistance and other benefits. The same went for touring.

People wouldn't dare to go sightseeing without guards or anyone else protecting them, as no one knew when monsters would pop out.

Those were harsh times.

However, food still could taste heavenly and grant tasty bonuses to people's strength.

The same went for places, "We have ice volcanoes which are open even for commoners. Bathing in cold water is healthy, and our ice pools around volcanoes help people build sufficient tolerance. This contributes to Ice Resistance and people who want to learn Ice Magic Circles as well."

Julia was passionate about her kingdom.

Her excitement added a nice flavor to her speech, and she managed to draw even Bei's attention.

In the end, Julia joked, "Don't forget to bring warm clothes. You two would look great in fur robes."

Bei was about to comment with some doubts, but Yuna slapped her thigh, "We surely will remember. I would love to hear some recommendations."

"Haha! That would be my pleasure," Julia grinned.

She had a few designs with herself, so Julia and Yuna sat down closer to each other. These two ladies shared their fashion sense while tuning up their relationship for the better.

Minato smiled at them and brought himself closer to Bei.

"Why are you so haughty, Bei?" Minato whispered to Bei's ear.

She glanced at him, then turned her eyes away, "Am I not?"

Inwardly, Bei questioned herself.

She was more on the offensive than usual and was often stopped by Yuna. At last, her elder sister resorted to slapping her thigh, so Bei understood she was acting differently than normal.

'I don't like her casually cajoling Minato,' Bei whispered deep inside.

She had developed an understanding of her own heart!

Her role as Minato's maid had helped, but the sudden and different side was what helped Bei understand her heart.

She peeked at him, then retracted her eyes.

Countless curses ran through her mind faster than horses, and she looked down with her lips bitten.

From one perspective, Bei didn't like how fast she had fallen.

She lacked experience with the opposite gender, and that she was also a pretty simple woman. However, more than anything, Bei often worked with her instincts. Now that all doubts were clear, Bei decided to plan for some big reveal.

A big reveal that both Minato and Yuna were aware of...

However, a different perspective brought some worries to her heart.

What would her sister think? It wasn't anything new for a man to have a few sisters in the harem, but Minato was different.

Whether it was background or strength, he was weaker!

It complicated a few things...

'Since when do I hold back? I am Bei O. Arcas! If I want to confess, I will fucking confess, and consequences are damned! Goddamnit fuck!'

"Did you just say goddammit fuck?" Minato suddenly called his maid.

Bei's eyes dilated until the limit, and she jumped on the seat, "W-What do you mean?"

"Haha! I just felt like you had said it. Well, since we are left alone, let's talk about our plans for the future. I planned to start a merchant business, so we should stick to it. However, my current strength complicates it a little... Should anyone threaten us, I will rely on you more than ever, Bei," Minato smiled faintly.

Bei stared at his expression, then nodded, "I promised to help and to take care of you now. No need to ask."

"Haha, yeah. You are my maid now," Minato chuckled widely.

Bei felt like punching him, but her hand just balled up.

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Minato had returned to Ungrail City.

He was just with Yuna and Bei as Julia wanted to keep her identity secret. Both she and her carriage disappeared in a different direction before returning to her usual task.

Minato's appearance piqued interest from onlookers.

No one would forget a man who held two beauties.

His withered looks scared people as some jokingly said that two succubuses had sucked him dry.

Others thought it was their time since Minato was at his weakest.

Another thought scared others as Minato's status was quite mysterious regardless of whether beauties sucked him or not.

After all, that man looked like he would soon pass away.

What kind of existence could achieve such a feat?

Minato ignored everyone, "Let's open up our merchant business."