Mom tried to appear calm and confident despite the current situation, aiming to maintain her posture and dignity.
Unfortunately, she was failing miserably.
Her entire body was rigid, and she could barely move. Her voice was trembling and unstable, as if her entire body was under pressure. Whatever was happening, her efforts were futile.
"You still have a very tempestuous temperament, Inessa. Dear, you're not in a position to command anyone or even mention 'your territory'," said the woman, now looking somewhat serious as the playful expression was replaced by a more neutral one.
"As far as I remember, you ignored all your commitments and duties to your 'territory' for a whole 3 years. And not only that, you also disregarded all the orders and directives given by your superiors."
"I didn't want to..." Mom visibly shrank with the words the woman just spoke.
"Yes, that's right, you didn't want any of that to happen... I understand that perfectly, girl, but every action has consequences. That's why you won't like the news I have to deliver."
Mom seemed to want to explain herself, but the woman interrupted her before she could finish speaking. The woman didn't seem exactly pleased to mention all of this, especially when she spoke the last sentence.
"Girls, I have no ill intentions towards any of you. On the contrary, I would love to come here with Gao Huo to congratulate your recovery, Inessa. But the Supreme Council was activated by your superiors, and after Lord Akachi got involved, the Supreme Council decided to act..."
"The Supreme Council acted? What does that mean?"
Now it was Abigail's turn to ask questions. Since the woman was still behind her, Abigail couldn't see her, but she seemed to recognize the voice. So, even with her back turned, she still asked the question to the unknown woman. But at the same time, she looked very worried at Mom. I think this is a bad sign...
The woman ignored the questions Abigail asked and started approaching the table. She reached Abigail's side and stopped right behind where Libertas was sitting.
"You have interesting companions, girls. But I think you could train your apprentices a bit better. Look how they fainted in fear... It seems you've relaxed a lot after ascending."
She glanced briefly at the girls sitting at the table. She seemed quite disappointed that all of them seemed to have fainted so lightly and without any effort to resist. After giving a disapproving nod, she leaned forward a bit and looked closely at the unconscious Libertas.
After a few seconds, the woman poked Libertas's cheek and pushed gently, trying to get some reaction. Unfortunately, or fortunately, Libertas didn't make a single movement and still remained unconscious. This made the woman sigh in disappointment and adjust her posture...
Honestly, could something in that strange cold have caused this fainting? Is this just a simple faint? I hope it's just my impression, and she's just unconscious; that would be a relief.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, what a shame... None of them could resist a bit of aura pressure from you now..."
"Lady Nala... I think no training would be enough for them to resist 60% of your aura pressure..."
I understand; from what Abigail just said, it seems that this woman, Nala, created some kind of phenomenon known as aura pressure. I have no idea what that is, but I think it's similar to the famous killing intent I've seen in various mangas...
"Hahaha, that's true. But I only used 10% of my aura pressure on them. Only with all of you, I used 60%..."
"Even so, Lady Nala. Please, could you relieve the pressure? This is getting very uncomfortable."
"Hmmm, not yet, girls. Think of it as a little training... hahahaha... Hmmm?"
While laughing cheerfully at the girls, Lady Nala looked directly at me and had a surprised expression, almost shocked.
"Impossible... That cute little thing didn't faint? I'm sure I used the right amount to make him faint. Did I miscalculate?"
She seemed confused and kept muttering about what could have gone wrong and why I was still conscious. Suddenly, I felt the cold increase. My body had already gotten used to the previous level of cold, but now the level increased again...
I started feeling colder and colder, and my body began to shake visibly. This is not going in a good direction. And now, what do I do?
Should I cry? Should I try to be cute? I'm paralyzed; I have no idea what to do...
My God, if I cry, she might get angry and end up doing something stupid, but if I try to be cute and cheerful, she might end up increasing the cold even more.
God help me...
After a few good seconds, I still remained conscious, but I don't know if this is a good or bad thing. However, she became very, very happy to have noticed that I was still awake.
Damn... She started smiling like a true maniac now. My God... MY GOD. She has the classic expression of a Yandere lunatic.
MY GOD. SHE'S COMING FOR ME...
AAAAHHHHH SHE CAUGHT ME AAAAHHHHH.
DAMN, IT'S MY SECOND CONSCIOUS DAY IN THIS PLACE... GIVE ME A BREAK.
"Hahaha, look at his face; he's still very conscious. See that, girls? He's not in a trance; this little boy is conscious. AMAZING. hahahahahaha"
The woman doesn't seem to want to let me go, and I doubt she'll lose interest. On the contrary, she has the expression of someone who just realized they have a winning ticket.
For some reason, she started showing me off in her arms to Mom and Abigail. And yes, for some reason, Mom and Abigail also seemed surprised. This situation is certainly not getting better; what I realize is that it's getting more and more complicated.
"Don't worry, dear; they're as surprised as I am, but I won't let them take you away from me now. Let me tell you a secret, cute little thing; you're amazing, you know? In fact, you're more than amazing; you're extraordinary..."
"Lady Nala, how... How much did he manage to endure?"
Mom, with a voice even more trembling than before, gathered the courage to ask that question...
Nala paused for a moment, looking at me and briefly at Mom before looking back at me.
"He endured 2% of my pressure... hahaha..."
Then she looked briefly at Abigail and then back at me.
"He managed to endure 2% of my total pressure... And he's still conscious..."
Fortunately, one of my questions was answered, but unfortunately, I don't know what that might mean.
If it's normal to faint because of this, why didn't I faint? And why is this something amazing? Also, why the hell is it normal for this pressure to make people faint?
From the reactions of the women, this is not something that happens frequently. This puts me in an even stranger position. I need to know more about the subject.
"It's a pity you're not a dragon; you would be a strong, vigorous, and resistant Statera. But that
doesn't matter much; with the right help, you can be much more than anyone has ever been... hahaha, I can even imagine how you'll be when you grow up."
After she finished observing me for a bit, she started saying some things that I think shouldn't be said out loud.
I have the impression that "Statera" doesn't mean something like protector or warrior. Also, she's a dragon; what the hell does she mean by the right help?
I should be a human; I would never stand a chance against a dragon in any kind of test. At least, I think I'm human.
"Are you already connected to him, Inessa? Yes, that must have happened the first time you saw him, right? Tell me more about it, Inessa; hahaha, what was it like to be chosen and not choose? No, you don't need to."
The connection that Nala just mentioned must be related to the words Mom said about me having a part of her soul inside me... But what does that exactly mean?
These words from Nala left me with some small questions that I'm not sure if I should ask. Is this connection so simple?
And what did Nala mean by being chosen and not choosing? Did I force this connection with Mom? I don't even remember that... Is there something else important that happened, and I don't recall?
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