ICE EMPEROR

PRINCESS OF THE NORTHERN KINGDOM

Amidst such a vast expanse of snow, a white-covered young man was walking towards a northern city. With a strong determination, it is truly a miracle that this young man can still survive in the middle of the cold that pierces the skin to the bone.

“Aaaahhhh chillynn..” lamented the young man who was none other than Yugi.

[“Do not complain too much..”] said a voice in Yugi's mind.

“You are good, you can come in and out of the sword.. while I am out cold.” Yugi's annoyance at a woman who speaks by telepathy. Yup, that girl is Yui who turned back into a spirit and entered into the sword.

[“You see how else, I will be sealed into the sword, if only I could freely come out, I will accompany you.”] Yui said in a mocking tone.

“What a tone as if mocking it. Just look, when I become a god, I will free you from that seal. Then you'll feel how cold this northern region is.” Reply Yugi still with a resentful tone.

[“Ah..”] Yui who heard Yugi's words about freeing him from the seal, inexplicably her heart felt happy and pounding. The hot air Yui could feel through her blushing cheeks inside the Eternal Snow sword, it was fortunate that Yugi could not see her in her usual female state.

“Hei ice god... Why are you silent?” yugi asked who was astonished at not getting a reply from Yui.

[“T-nothing, you better just shut up and continue the journey.”] Yui said in a faint tone that seemed cute to hear.

“Any once...” muttered Yugi, he was more surprised because what he got was a reply ketus who impressed that he was wrong.

Yugi continued to walk straight ahead, although the cold continued to puncture his skin, it did not make him tremble. According to him, this cold was still less than Yui's. But still there can be no man who is reckless through this snowfield so cold, what else does not bring any supplies, no, the capital there was only her thin adventurer clothes and had been torn here and there due to the hell training given by Yui. His old sword was slung on his left waist. For Eternal Snow, Yugi keeps it in Yui's artificial dimensional portal, temporarily because the god's sword does not have a sheath. So it will be dangerous if it is known by the enemy if it is a legendary sword in the past. Yugi could imagine what it would be like if only someone stronger than him wanted the Eternal Snow sword. It could be dangerous, therefore the sword was stored in an artificial dimension. Not because of that alone, the Eternal Snow sword could emit an extremely powerful aura, thus inviting many monsters, like sugar swarming with ants. Really, Yugi starts to think this is a god sword or a curse sword. Every time he brought it there would definitely be troublesome things that would happen.

“I'm hungry..” Yugi holds his tummy rumbling, the last time he ate was after leaving the mountain of eternal snow.

[“What you can't help.”] said Yui who was worried about her new employer.

“Maybe... hey Yui, just this first time you worry about me.” Said Yugi innocently.

Once again if only Yugi could see Yui's expression now, he would surely be stunned by Yui's faith. Now inside Eternal Snow's sword, Yui's face was like a boiled crab, or perhaps a matted tomato. Yui has never felt this shy since the last time she was with her former employer. [“D-silently... is it wrong that I worry about my own employer?”] yui replied with an upset tone that seemed to add to his faith, it was a pity that Yugi could not see it.

“Hahahaha... Why are you so angry.. I'm just kidding.” Reply Yugi with a happy laugh to hear Yui's tone.

[“Already silent...”] shouted Yui.

“Iya yes..” reply Yugi while commenting on thin smile.

If you see other people will be the behavior of Yugi who has been talking to himself must be considered crazy. There may be sane people who talk to themselves. Sometimes Yugi just replies to Yui through his mind connection, sometimes also directly through his mouth, like now. But the absurd conversation was quite reducing the cold felt by Yugi.

After that no one started the conversation anymore, the atmosphere was silent until a voice made Yugi put on a standby pose.

“TOLOOONNNGGG.

A scream from a girl in need of help. Without waiting any longer, Yugi ran as fast as possible towards the source of the sound. In the distance of his sight was a blue mane girl in the middle of the sea surrounded by a flock of red-eye snow bear monsters. Like the horned snow wolf on an eternal iceberg, the red-eyed snow bear is one of the monsters above 30.

“I felt that the aura of the snow bear monster his red eyes level was higher than any monster I had ever faced. Around level 45..”ucap Yugi who analyzes to four red-eye snow bears who surround a woman blue sea.

[“Keep, are you afraid to face it?”] yui sneered in Yugi's mind.

“Which is right, indeed who has given me training like hell. If this matter is very easy.” Yugi ran quickly towards the girl who was about to be scratched by the bear.

The girl was surrounded by four hungry bear monsters, because she could not run anymore, she just resigned herself while closing her eyes. 'Please, anyone. Save me...'

“Graaaa..” the bear in front tore the girl in front of her firmly.

Blaaarrr

But the attack from the red-eyed snow bear only hit the ground. In front of the four snow bears was a man in a snow-white mane holding a woman who had just been rescued by him.

“Almost.... are you okay?” yugi asked the girl he was carrying like a princess.

'There's noise?' The inner sea blue mane girl, her originally closed eyes began to open slightly and peek at who was inviting her to talk. In his view a handsome snow-white girly man smiled warmly at him. Then he realized he was being carried by the handsome young man. The girl was embarrassed to be treated like a newly married bride. “I-iya..” The girl was very nervous because this was the first time for her to be carried by another man besides her father.

"I'm Yugi, an adventurer." Yugi introduced himself.

"I'm Elna N-..."

“Grrroooaaaaaarrrrr...” fourth snow bear red eyes very angry seeing their prey taken by others.

Elna's introduction is interrupted by the four bears who can't hold back her anger from being ignored.

“Sorry, it's an unlucky day for you to have met me.” Yugi stretched out his right hand which resulted in Elna draping both hands to Yugi's neck, and it succeeded in making his face heat up because their faces were very close.

“Spear of Ice..” created four spears above Yugi and instantly the four spears shot towards the four red-eye snow bear monsters.

Jleb jleb jleb

“Graaaooorr..”

The four monsters were killed by the stabbing of Yugi's spear right hit his head. The girl who was still carried by Yugi was amazed to see such a powerful style. Only once did all of the bear monsters die.

“Excellent...” muttered Elna.

“It's common.” Said Yugi a little arrogant.

[“Many styles..”] tease Yui.

‘At least let me look cool a little..’ Yugi said through his mind.

“Excuse me.. can you drop me now?” asked Elna who was still in Yugi's arms.

“M-sorry... hehehe..” nervously Yugi drops the girl. ‘I just realized, his clothes were like a princess from a kingdom.

“Thank you for saving me.” Said Elna while bending her body and lifting her skirt a little typical of a princess's tatakrama.

“A-ah, equally.” said Yugi with a little nervousness.

The sweet smile from Elna made Yugi pause for a moment, it seemed like he was hypnotized by the female beauty in front of him.

‘Waahhh beautiful.aa..’ Inner Yugi.

Yui who noticed Yugi's gurgle who kept watching the girl he helped started to feel annoyed. You can see his head there are quite a lot of crossroads. Yui was eager to hit this master's head. [“Basic of flirtatious eyes..”] murmured.

‘Eh Yui... You said something?’ asked Yugi who was not too clear to hear Yui mutter.

[“Nothing..”] After saying that, Yui cut off her telepathic contact with Yugi, successfully leaving Yugi confused as Yui cut off contact unilaterally.

“Mr daughter.” A scream was heard from someone who was running towards them. The man was wearing a servant shirt and his age was old with a white beard on his chin, his hair was also gray. “Mr princess... You okay?” asked the servant while looking at the state of his daughter master.

“I am fine uncle, this young man who has saved me.” Elna answered while introducing a savior.

“Thank you very much sir, my name is Rufald, deputy butler of the Northern Esla kingdom, by the way who is lord of gangan?” asked Rufald politely.

“Ah sorry, my name is Yugi, an adventurer who comes from the kingdom of Aries. Uh... wait a minute, if you're a royal servant, then she...” Yugi looked at Elna who was smiling meaningfully.

“Let me introduce myself once more.My name is Elna Northern Esla, the second princess of the Northern Esla kingdom. Nice to meet such a brave adventurer, Yugi.” Said Elna in childish style.

“A-aaaa..” at once also the charm of Yugi vanished replaced with a gawking look at the style of a princess who was so childish. After all he seems to be a child, about 14 years old, but at least behave like a princess.

“I know what you think adventurer sir, his nature is still childish. Although in fact he has even 14 years.” Whisper of Rufald's servant.

“Haahhh... I understand.” Reply Yugi with a sigh that sounds tired. “So, why is a princess attacked by a red-eyed snow bear, you should be guarded by your bodyguards right?” yugi asked Elna.

“E-eemmm.. i-it...” Elna behaved bashfully like a cat that looked like a fish.

“Actually princess Elna ran away from her carriage when we wanted to return to Northern Esla kingdom.” Rufald answered while looking at princess Elna with a tired face.

“Hah..” Yugi could only be surprised by that reason. He looked at Elna as if staring at a bad boy.

“What, don't be disrespectful to me huh, it's because I saw a snow bunny that looks cute. So I went after him.. There's a problem, hemph?” Elna looked away with a frown.

‘Waaahhh brat apparently.’ Inner Yugi while looking at Elna like an unruly brat.

“Why are you looking at me like that, like I'm a brat to be taught.” Said Elna with an angry expression.

“Thank you sir... hiks.. only this first time anyone understands my situation.” Said Rufald with his sorrowful expression made up.

“Why are you ignoring me haaahh..” Elna grew angry that she had been ignored by the two people who shared this grief.

“Ma maa... don't get mad so.” Said Yugi trying to calm the selfish attitude of a royal princess. “Listen mr put-..”

“Call Elna, you don't need to be that formal because you saved my life, I allow.” cut Elna proudly.

“T-but..” said Rufald trying to refute elna.

“Uncle is silent only.” Cut Elna quickly.

“Hehehe..” Yugi can only laugh awkwardly seeing Rufald lost by a little boy. “Elna listen, it is not good for a girl to roam in the middle of this snowfield, because there are many powerful monsters around here. How about if a stronger monster appears, you could be in danger.” Obviously Yugi is like a sister advising her own sister.

As Elna realized her mistake, her eyes fell on Rufald and said. “I'm sorry uncle.” Elna regretted her careless actions. “Elna promise will not repeat it again.” Elna lowered her head in regret and promised not to repeat it again.

“It doesn't matter anymore, the important thing is now princess Elna congratulations.” Rufald said in a tone of gratitude.

“Uncle..” Elna looked at uncle rufald with a cheerful face back and hugged him affectionately. The hug was reciprocated by Rufald with a soft elution in Elna's head.

‘Although his attitude is selfish like a child, but he knows and regrets his actions.’ Inner Yugi while smiling towards Elna. “Good, good boy..” unknowingly Yugi also stroked Elna's head without permission after being released by Rufald.

“...” Elna was surprised by Yugi's treatment, but she felt comfortable and enjoyed Yugi's elusan, unknowingly her cheeks were red and her chest was beating fast.

Moments later he realizes his actions, Yugi quickly turns his hand away from Elna and tries to apologize before there is a big problem later. “M-sorry I didn't mean sassy.” Yugi looked at Elna and then turned his gaze towards Rufald. Somehow Rufald's gaze was not angry but instead smiled while giving his thumbs up. Seeing it makes Yugi confused and do not know what kind of expression.

“Tid-no problem, I'm sorry you did it.” Said Elna who turned her back to Yugi because she did not want her facial expression seen by him. Of course the face of a princess who usually only knows how to play and have fun can show a red expression just because of the elusan of an adventurer who has met for the first time and also who has saved his life, it was a rare thing for Elna to do. That would make him ashamed. “A-I'll let you caress it again..” said Elna in her cute little tone.

Elna's words that Yugi could not hear, he could only look at Elna confused. “You said something?” Ask Yugi.

“B-nothing..” shouted Elna with a pouting face plus her embarrassment.

Whereas with the royal servant who was none other than Rufald, could only smile at the expression of his daughter master who felt new. ‘This is the first time princess Elna has behaved like this. It is possible that this adventurer can change his childish attitude.’ Inner Rufald. “Oh yes, by the way adventurous master is going where?”

“No need to be so formal, just call Yugi. I aim to go to the kingdom of Northern Esla.” Yugi answered honestly.

“How about mister-. uh I mean mister Yugi go along with us. Coincidentally our goal is the same... how?” rufald asked expectantly.

‘She still calls me master.. let it be.’ Inner Yugi. “B-how yes..” reply Yugi a little nervous.

“Follow it, I let you come with me..” Elna said in a confident manner.

‘Why his words sound so arrogant.’ Inner Yugi was astonished, not much different from Yui. “If the princess allows, then I will accept your offer.” Said Yugi as formal as possible and his kesatriya style while bowing his head slightly.

“What is your attitude, does not fit at all.” Reply Elna while mocking.

“You too, that arrogant attitude is not suitable for a cute princess.” Reply again Yugi with a smile towards Elna.

“Hemph, mocking me so..” said Elna in a cranky tone.

“Pfftt... hahahahaha”

In the end, the two even laughed at their own behavior until they let out tears. Somehow, Elna's view of Yugi was very different after they had a long chat. It did not feel like Elna was comfortable with Yugi, as if she did not want to part. Not long after the royal horse carriage came to pick them up, Yugi finally came with them. But before they entered the Northern Esla kingdom, Rufald gave Yugi his clothes because his clothes were not worth wearing. Now Yugi looks to wear clothes typical of the northern kingdom. With snow-white clothes and pants with a bright blue pattern plus a white robe that adds to his good looks, if you see Yugi looks like a prince from the inter-anta kingdom. To the extent that Rufald did not believe to see it, especially Elna who was embarrassed to see the change Yugi is very significant.

“Oh yes, why could vice butler Rufald be called uncle by princess Elna.” Said Yugi slightly with a tone of ridicule towards Elna.

“Don't mock me, it's wrong what.anyways I prefer to call him uncle, you are also the same. only the first time you met already called him uncle.” Reply elna with regret.

“Because uncle Rufald is a person to talk to casually.” Said Yugi blatantly.

“I'm glad to hear it, as princess Elna said, she wanted it.” Rufald replied in a soft tone. “By the way Yugi, may I see your adventurer badge.” Rufald.

“Sure..” Yugi gives Rufald his self-proclaimed adventurer badge.

“Hhnm..” for a glance Rufald felt a little surprised, because judging from his badge, Yugi is still a beginner. But his strength was no longer a rookie adventurer. “What is not wrong?”

“What's up... is there something wrong with my badge?” ask Yugi.

“Is it true you're a beginner?” ask Rufald.

Yugi who understands the direction of Rufald's conversation can only lament his carelessness. ‘Ah shit...why can I forget, it's a beginner's badge.it can be dangerous if he keeps asking about my identity. Some of my strength is no longer like a beginner. Nor could there be a novice walking alone to the northern kingdom without any supplies. I didn't think about it.’

[“That's because you're stupid.”] Yui said in her flat tone.

‘At least help me solve this problem.’ Yugi said by telepathy.

[“That's your problem.”] Yui replies and instantly disconnects telepathy.

‘Oi, do not arbitrarily disconnect the connection..’ Inner Yugi with annoyance.

“Yugi..” call Rufald.

“I-iya...” reply Yugi groggy.

“Can you explain?” Rufald asked with a serious face.

Maybe it's better he just told me. “Alright, I will explain..it happened a week ago. At first I was not alone, I was with my group to carry out a mission, but in the middle of the mission, the group that carried out the mission with me betrayed and left me alone. Because I was weak, I could only run after monsters. And trapped in a cave. Being too afraid to go out, I settled in the cave. But I also thought, there is no way it will be here forever. And finally I trained hard to become strong, until I could defeat monsters stronger than me. A week later I somehow became stronger and was finally able to survive. I wanted to go back to Aries. But I thought maybe they were still there, and if I came back I was afraid that they would be ganged up on them to erase any trace of their betrayal. Finally I decided to stop in Northern Esla until I was strong enough to protect myself.” Clearly Yugi is long at length with a little spice of lies. Not all of Yugi's words are lies, about his party's betrayal it's the truth. But the purpose of Yugi to the kingdom of Northern Esla is to take goods that he said are complementary to Eternal Snow.

“So so.. hiks hiks... I feel sorry for you Mr. Yugi.” Rufald said with all his heart.

“It's okay, I've been used to. they must have left me because I'm weak.” Said Yugi in a soft tone.

“That's not true...” said Elna firmly.

“Elna..” Yugi looked at Elna who was trying to encourage him.

“You are very strong, I dare guarantee your strength which is now able to defeat those traitors.” It was Elna who made Yugi stunned when he heard it.

“Thank you Elna... I feel better now.” Said Yugi with his charming smile.

Both of Elna's cheeks suddenly heated up after seeing Yugi's smile which was different from before. “B-no problem.. Anyway I myself have seen how strong you are. So never say that you are weak.”

“I really can't believe you experienced all that. Really, you're a strong man Mr. Yugi.” Said Rufald slightly praising Yugi's fortitude in dealing with problems.

“Not really, I am just a novice adventurer.” Yugi.

“By the way uncle, how can uncle know if this brother Yugi is a novice adventurer?” Ask Elna.

“Kak?” yugi's murmur that Elna can hear.

“There is a problem?” Elna asked with her sinister face intimidating Yugi into not denying it.

“T-no.” Reply Yugi quickly.

“It was very easy princess Elna... You see this badge.” Said Ruflad while showing Yugi's badge, when he saw the badge Elna nodded. “Each badge has different characteristics. Bronze is usually worn by a novice adventurer, silver is an advanced adventurer and for gold is an experienced senior adventurer. But there is also a different badge with another badge, namely Diamond, adventurers who have this badge usually have the privilege, where they are treated like a hero.” Rufald was at length.

“Owh...” an explanation from Rufald was listened to well by Elna without losing a single word.

“In other words mister Yugi should no longer be a beginner. But you should be on par with advanced or senior.” Rufald.

“You are too praised, I am not that strong.” Reply Yugi.

“No.. uncle's right, brother Yugi. from now on is a senior adventurer. Uncle can take care of it?” ask Elna.

“Of course, with pleasure.” Rufald replied with a meaningful smile.

‘Entah why I feel will happen something troublesome.’ Inner Yugi was tired, he would no longer refute the words of the princess in front of him.

[“This is just the beginning. Your adventure will be even more exciting. Sir...”] Yui murmured inside Eternal Snow's sword.

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