Chapter 796 - 6 The Anxious Goddesses (1/2)

Ro-What’s his name?

Roland?

Hearing the name, Stephanie remembered the content of her journals again. At this moment, she didn’t quite remember Roland. There was still a special power that prevented her from recalling her dreams.

However, with the help of the journals, she knew what the name represented.

“Has he come from the dreams?” Stephanie seemed rather delighted. Then, she bit her lip worriedly. “Who is he here for? Anna, or all of us?”

Even though she was a queen, Stephanie was just the same as any woman.

Most women tended to be sensitive. The more they cared about something, the more sensitive they could be.

It was their nature that couldn’t be denied.

Even Andonara, who was as powerful as a Demigod, couldn’t get rid of her nature.

“He’s indeed here for us,” replied Lady Bluebird casually.

“Then, he stayed for a month in your manor?” Stephanie looked Lady Bluebird up and down and said jealously, “No wonder your skin got so much better.”

Lady Bluebird was quite considerate. She voluntarily came close and grabbed Stephanie’s hand, before she said, “Your Majesty, he was wounded. It took him a month to treat himself. He asked me to inform you the moment he recovered.”

Stephanie finally felt better after hearing that.

According to her journals, Roland was already a Demigod in her dreams.

If such a strong man was wounded in the main plane, whoever hurt him must be related to the gods and goddesses.

It would’ve been irresponsible if Lady Bluebird had informed other people of his arrival before he recovered.

After all, he could hardly take care of himself back then. If the news was revealed, the enemy might come to him.

Just like that, Stephanie convinced herself.

She nodded and said, “Okay, I’m going to your manor to talk with you. It’s been a long time since we had afternoon tea.”

Lady Bluebird smiled delightedly. “Indeed… You’re more than welcome.”

Then, Stephanie dressed up. She even put on the lingerie that Roland particularly liked in her dreams.

It always took time for women to change. By the time Stephanie met Roland, four hours had already passed.

Before they met each other, Stephanie was rather worried.

Because of the memory blockage, she only knew Roland from the words she wrote; she didn’t have any real feelings.

She had been worried that she might be disappointed to meet Roland, or that Roland might despise her after seeing her.

However, after she met Roland, all her worries were gone.

A lot of memories from the dreams flashed back. After being stunned for two minutes, she walked to Roland with a charming smile and scratched Roland’s chin majestically. “You left me alone in this world for almost seven years. Do you plead guilty for disrespecting the crown?”

For Roland, he had only been away from Stephanie for a month. Hearing that, he laid his hand on her hip and asked, “Yes, I do! How are you going to punish me?”

“Do what you must.” Stephanie raised her chin rather proudly. Then, he did what he must.

The queen didn’t have a morning audience the next day.

At noon, Roland, Stephanie, and Lady Bluebird had lunch at the dinner table.

It was actually brunch, as they had gotten up too late.

“Roland, are you here to take us away?” asked Stephanie.

Roland nodded.

“Can you stay?” asked Stephanie hopefully. “You’re probably used to our life here, but we might not be used to your life on the other side. After all, the dreams seemed to be based on our world.”

“I want to stay too, but my world needs me.” Roland then briefed them on what Ma Huajun had told him earlier. “Even the gods on our side aren’t confident of winning the war. As a soldier that has been specifically trained, we wouldn’t stand any chance of winning if I don’t go back.”

Stephanie sighed. “Okay.”

She knew what a responsible man Roland was.

Besides, it was a matter that concerned her people. Badgering him with love would be pointless.

Even if he stayed, he probably would be pained by the choice for the rest of his life.

“I don’t plan to force you to come with us. The war is dangerous, after all.” Roland’s eyes wandered between the two women. “But I do hope that you can come with me.”

“I understand. So, the final decision is ours.”

“Yes.”

Thinking for a moment, Stephanie said, “Then, when are you going to leave?”

“I don’t know yet, but it will take a while, because I have to rebuild the floating city.” Roland looked at Stephanie and said, “I hope that you can give me the mines of hard rocks in Aipinte.” “That’s the Northern Lion Marquis’s territory.” Stephanie thought for a moment and smiled. “I can introduce you to each other, but you’ll have to convince him yourself.”

Staring at Stephanie’s beautiful eyes, Roland said, “Thank you. I can’t help Anna for now. If I dare to show up, the Life Goddess will be after me. I have to lay low for a while, so you’ll have to take care of many things for me.”

“No problem.” Stephanie licked her lips. “All you have to do is to work harder.”

Having refrained for years, Stephanie was finally able to relax.

Lady Bluebird blushed as she listened to their conversation.

Northern Lion was a title suggesting that the family lived in the north and was as ferocious as lions.

Aipinte wasn’t too close to the royal family. They usually kept a friendly distance from each other.

So, when a low-key Mage approached the Northern Lion Lord with a secret order from the royal family, the lord was quite confused.

“Sorry, Mr. Mage, but I’ve never heard of you.” The Northern Lion Lord was handsome and had the vibe of a gentleman, but his eye bags were saggy, indicating that he must’ve had as much fun as Roland did although his body wasn’t as strong. “But the secret order is real. So, I’m quite curious; has the royal family sent you to talk us into joining their side?”

The queen was qualified as a ruler.

Still, she wasn’t politically mature, so the royal family’s influence wasn’t too high. Roland shook his head. “The royal family simply offered a chance for us to meet. I’m here to negotiate a deal with you, sir.”

“What kind of deal?”.

“I want the hard rock mines on your territory.”

“How many mines are we talking about?”

“All of them!”

The Northern Lion Lord was stupefied for a moment, then he burst into laughter. “My friend, that’s the funniest joke I’ve ever heard. One-fourth of my dominion is a plain, one-fourth is a forest, and the rest are hard rock mines. You want all of them? Do you want me to cede half of my territory to you? Are you here to rob me of my power on behalf of the royal family?”

The Northern Lion Lord already became quite cold, if not aggressive, as he talked.

“My lord, don’t get angry.” Roland waved his hands. “I only want the hard rock mines, not your territory. I will only be mining.”