Volume 1 Chapter 431
by post_apiChapter 431: Lolth’s Fear
"What a disgusting and terrible game this is. It’s a relief that such foolish civilization has been wiped out…"
Looking at the universal language shining in the crystal and hearing the sound of magic being combined, "Krado" slowly spoke words filled with raw malice.
Lolth looked at "Krado" and shrugged.
"If you want to stay silent, that’s fine too. I can just guess an answer."
Although Lolth was also quite nosy, just like she had chosen to answer the question about Julie incorrectly on purpose.
Raven and Julie seemed to still be lost in the lingering effects of the earlier question, feeling a sense of "tolerance" towards "Krado."
Ling, after Lolth spoke, did not say anything more.
But clearly, she agreed with Lolth’s words.
And "Krado" looked at Lolth and gently shook her head.
"No need, soon the answer will be revealed anyway… and…"
She looked at the huge Magic Crystal and then at the brass puppet behind it, showing an unhappy expression.
"After being sickened by them, being hesitant will only make me more annoyed!"
Saying this, she turned to Lolth.
"Listen carefully, my hint…"
The girl’s red lips parted, and she spoke one word.
"South Sotua."
This is the hint about why she dressed as a boy.
One of the most famous and powerful countries on the continent.
A nation made up of eighty percent humans and twenty percent Orcs.
A country built on mercenary groups.
The most chaotic yet most accepting country.
Formerly known as the "Sotua United Kingdom," now called the "United Kingdom of South Sotua."
This country is also where the entrance to the half-plane appeared.
From Krado’s reaction and the way this puppet from Ailuo civilization asked questions…
She dressed as a man, seemingly not as a way to hide her identity during this adventure.
Otherwise, this would not be a tricky "problem."
Lolth suddenly realized that the first person asked, "Ling," was actually a bit lucky.
The sharpness of the question suddenly increased.
Of course, it is possible that "Ling" truly has nothing to hide in her heart.
Most swordsmen from the Eastern Seven Kingdoms are quite simple.
However, Lolth still leans towards…
The question itself is becoming sharper and sharper.
Just like the reason for "Krado" dressing as a man.
When the term "South Sotua" came up, Lolth understood somewhat.
Especially when combined with "Krado’s" princess identity before.
What she meant to say was that she is the princess of the United Kingdom of South Sotua.
And everyone on the mainland knows this very well.
Just like the Golden Peacock has only one princess, Dorothy…
The old king of the United Kingdom of South Sotua has two children.
Both of them are princes; the older prince is forty-one years old this year, and the younger prince is thirty-four.
In any case, their ages do not match with "Krado."
In other words, "Krado" is the old king’s illegitimate child.
So, she had to dress as a boy.
Because in the South Sotua Kingdom, a princess has only one purpose.
That is for making a marriage alliance.
It is used to win over the nobles of various states and duchies, and to arrange marriages with other countries on the continent.
Inside the palace of South Sotua, there is no family love, only self-interest.
Lolth does not know if she has kept her brother and her biological father in the dark.
But since she chose to dress as a man…
It must be to live in South Sotua without relying on anyone.
Lolth can feel it.
Although this girl seems a bit harsh and has a lively personality after she takes off the mask…
She feels very lonely.
It is not the kind of loneliness that a child curled up in a corner feels.
It is more like a fierce beast walking alone.
This does not match the identity of a "princess."
Even though Lolth is certified as a "princess" by the Ailuo race, she knows very well…
In fact, she is also one of the few.
In this world, most princesses are not like herself or "Krado."
"I understand."
Saying this, Lolth infused her magic into the crystal and wrote down her answer.
Ling, Raven, and Julie did the same.
"Come on, reveal the answer… Let me see what you think of me."
Under Krado’s proud voice, the answers from the four appeared.
Ling’s answer was, "Gain status."
Raven and Julie’s answers were "Protect oneself" and "Conceal identity," respectively.
Finally, it was Lolth’s answer.
"Because the king of South Sotua is foolish."
And the correct answer revealed this round was…
"Discontent."
This is Krado’s reason.
As for what the dissatisfaction is about…
From the Proof of Trial that fell into Lolth’s hands, the answer is clear.
Just as Lolth guessed.
She feels a strong resentment and dissatisfaction towards her "biological father," the king of the United Kingdom of South Sotua, "Krado."
Perhaps the answers from Ling, Julie, and Raven are not wrong either.
From the perspective of being the king "Krado’s" illegitimate daughter, dressing as a boy is indeed a good choice to improve her situation.
However, her choice is definitely not based on that.
At least, the main reason is not those.
Rather, it is because she feels "unhappy."
Lolth could feel this.
When she said "South Sotua," she was filled with dissatisfaction.
About the king of that kingdom, her father…
Although she did not yet know what had happened, Lolth understood that "Krado" hated him deeply.
She might hate His Majesty, the king of South Sotua, even more than Ms. Maria Diana from the Golden Peacock or the members of Parliament from Seychelles.
And looking at the Proof of Trial in Lolth’s hand, "Krado" realized that Lolth truly understood what she meant.
She stared fixedly at the Proof of Trial in Lolth’s hand, then her gaze slowly shifted to Lolth’s face.
"Thank you, Kululu."
"Krado’s" tone was surprisingly calm.
"What is there to thank for? Did I understand you? That was what you said, not me."
Lolth looked at her and smiled as she replied.
"Krado" heard Lolth’s words and was a little surprised.
Then she started to laugh.
"No, thank you for calling him a fool… Everyone who calls him that is my friend—starting today, you are one too."
"No matter what, you are!"
As she said this, the light around her faded.
Right after that…
A glow appeared around Lolth.
And for the next question, even though Lolth was somewhat prepared, she still felt confused for a moment.
"Excuse me, who is the person that the one touched by the light fears the most?"