120 Ice, Ice Baby (1/2)
”I THINK WE should kill Count Huxley before the noble trial begins,” Tilly said. ”I don't think he'll stop until he kills Flint or any other Fire Mage. He might even go after our family now that he knows that I betrayed the royal family. Killing the count is a sensible thing to do.”
Kiho's heart broke when he heard those words from Tilly's mouth.
Of course, he was used to hearing stuff like that because of the nature of his job as the captain of the Black Serpent Knights. But hearing that from his lovely wife hurt him.
I wish Tilly stays as my wife and Winter's mother.
But of course, that was nothing but a wishful thinking.
Tilly was the Supreme and she was now responsible for the lives of her fellow Fire Mages. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the future of their kind was now resting on her shoulders. Of course, she would be forced to mature and act like a true leader.
Most of all, Tilly was being targeted by the royal family. Learning how to fight would benefit her and increase her chance of survival.
”Tilly, I'll be there for you every step of the way,” Kiho said, then he touched her face. ”I agree with your decision. Even if Lord Huxley gets imprisoned, I'm sure that he won't be treated like a criminal because he's associated with Her Royal Highness. He'll still have the means to get back at Captain Denver and the tower.”
She nodded in agreement. ”And I don't trust Lord Huxley. He's definitely going to tell Her Royal Highness about the Fire Wielders' real identities once the princess wakes up.”
”Let's talk about it with Captain Denver later.”
She raised a brow at him. ”You're done being jealous?”
His face turned red as if he was suddenly embarrassed. ”I know that I've been childish a while ago. I am ”sober” now.”
To be honest, he could be irrationally jealous sometimes because he loved Tilly so much. This was the first time that he wanted someone so bad and therefore, he would do everything to keep his wife by his side.
But after seeing the brave face that she was showing him right now, he felt ashamed of his immaturity. This wasn't the time to be jealous of men around his wife. They had a war to fight and they had so many people to protect now.
”Thank you for being honest with your feelings, hon,” Tilly said with a smile. ”You know that you're the only man for me, right?”
”I know, honey,” Kiho said gently, then he pulled Tilly for a hug. ”You should take a rest for now, honey,” he said gently. ”It won't be good for you and Winter if you get too stressed.”
”You're my best stress-reliever so I'm fine,” Tilly said while putting her head on his shoulder. ”Thank you for taking care of me and Winter, Kiho.”
He kissed the top of her head as a response.
***
Tilly nodded at what her husband said. She didn't have the energy to be stubborn this time. Plus, she wasn't a doctor so she couldn't do anything for Flint but to wait.
Anyway, right now, they were in the guest room that Captain Denver prepared for them. The captain left them alone for privacy. Aside from the accommodation, Captain Denver also asked his servants to prepare tea and snacks for them.
Speaking of snacks…
”Kiho?”
”Hmm?”
”I'm hungry.”
”Oh,” he said, then he turned to the tea table. ”We have tea and snacks here.” He turned to her again. ”What would you like to have, honey?”
”Ice.”
Kiho's eyes widened in surprise. ”You want to eat ice?”
She pouted and nodded. ”Weird, right?” she asked nervously, then he gently placed her hands on her tummy. ”Kiho, I'm craving ice and I think it's because of our Winter.”
Now he blinked as if he didn't know what to do. ”I'm sorry, Tilly. I wish I knew what my mother did when she was pregnant with me.”
”It's okay, hon,” she comforted her husband, then she touched his face. ”This is our own journey as parents. Wouldn't it be fun to discover things about my pregnancy together?”
He looked relieved by that. ”That's true. I want to learn a lot of things with you,” he said. ”Let me ask the servants for ice.”
She grabbed his arm when he tried to stand up. ”Kiho, I want your ice.”
He looked confused, then he shook his head. ”I don't think it's safe or clean to eat my ice, Tilly.”
”But that's exactly what I'm craving for,” she insisted. ”I want to eat ice made of your Mana, Kiho. Winter wants your ice with your Mana.”
”Are you sure, Tilly?”
She nodded firmly. ”Let's try it, Kiho.”
”Are you really, really sure?”
”I'm very, very sure.”
”Alright,” he said, obviously giving in to her request. ”Promise me that if my ice tastes bad, you'll spit it out.”