"How... How... How... How did that lowly human make the Ice Queen his wife? She can't love a lowly creature like him when there are so many outstanding men than him! I underestimated him, I thought I would be able to kill that human-like piece of cake, but I ran into an ice goddess" General Tojoner, despite his shock and anger, found himself helpless against Sendra's icy powers. He couldn't understand how I had managed to win over Sendra's affections, and his anger towards me was fueling his determination.
Sendra's confusion was apparent as she observed Tojoner. "It seems, he might have an ancient artifact or take a rare potion to immune his body against magic. Regardless, he won't leave here alive after daring to disrupt our time together."
I couldn't help but smirk at Tojoner's apparent folly. "He wants to take his revenge on me because I stole Rose from him. Does he love Rose so much that he even walked here to kill me with his hands? It's clear he's blinded by his obsession with Rose. He probably thinks that by eliminating me, he can win her heart. Little does he know that the Rose he once knew is no longer in this world."
Luna clung to me, trembling in fear at the tension in the room. Her presence was a comforting reminder of the love and support we shared, and I held her close, offering silent reassurance.
Sendra maintained her vigilant stance, ready to protect me at a moment's notice. The encounter with Tojoner had left us all on edge, and the threat he posed was far from over.
"My Xzson keeps staying behind me and does not go anywhere until I wipe this mortal being from existence. But He may not be easy to kill," Sendra whispered, her hand shielding me.
I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Sendra, as an ice goddess, was incredibly powerful, and if she was expressing concern about Tojoner, it meant he was no ordinary adversary. I pondered what could make him such a formidable opponent.
While Tojoner stood amidst his frozen guards, he muttered to himself, "How... How... How... How everything suddenly turns upside down... Everything was going as easily and smoothly as I planned... But... But... This lowly human ruined everything... How is this... I can't go back... I want to kill him... I will kill him for my empress, for my Rose."
Tojoner had made his resolve clear. He couldn't bear the thought of backing down now, not with Rose's affections seemingly leaning toward me. His determination was unwavering, even in the face of the dire consequences his actions might bring.
"Aaaaaaaahhhhh!" Tojoner's transformation into a dragon unleashed chaos within the confined space. His enormous body expanded rapidly, shattering everything in his path. It became evident that he was no longer in control of his actions; his sole focus was on exacting revenge.
Sendra, realizing the impending disaster, wasted no time. She swiftly gathered me and Luna into her arms, soaring out through the nearest balcony.
"Sendra..." I attempted to speak, but the terrifying sight of Tojoner's dragon form held my attention captive. The beast that had emerged from the room was a terrifying sight to behold, with its black scales and malevolent red eyes. It seemed driven solely by its unquenchable thirst for vengeance.
"Onii-chan, that beast wants to kill you! We have to get away from this place," Luna exclaimed in sheer panic, her primary concern being my safety.
"He won't be able to lay a hand on you in my presence. Rest assured, my Xzson, I will not let you get hurt," Sendra reassured me in a comforting tone. The next thing I knew, my face fell against her ample bosom, and her hand held me securely in place.
"I can't see anything," I thought, attempting to adjust my position. However, my attempts ended up with me inadvertently squeezing her breast. Sendra responded with a sultry moan and teasingly remarked, "Mmmm~ my Xzson, this is not the right time to make love. We will do that after everything is settled." I remained silent, but my hands seemed to have a mind of their own, continuing to explore her soft, milky breasts.
"What the hell is wrong with me now? We have to deal with that dragon, not play with boobs," I scolded myself internally, frustrated by my body's unconscious actions. I noticed Luna looking at me with an angry expression, which I found quite cute given her elven features.
Suddenly, a deafening scream echoed through the air. I turned to see Tojoner flying towards us with a menacing intent.
"I will kill you, Human! I will die, but I will take you with me!" he bellowed.
"Not in my presence! Heart Freeze!" Sendra shouted at Tojoner just as he lunged at me, his enormous maw spewing fire. The once-white sky instantly lit up with hues of orange and yellow, capturing the attention of everyone in the Imperial Palace.
"Who are they?"
"Is there an intruder in the Imperial Palace?"
"Wait! That's General Tojoner!"
"Wow... he's in his dragon form!"
"Is he attacking someone? I saw there were some people!"
As the mist of ice crystals vanished, revealing us in the sky, a hushed murmuring swept through the onlookers below. The palace guards and spectators who had witnessed the intense battle between Tojoner and Sendra were left astounded by the turn of events.
"Look at that! They're alive!"
"How can anyone survive General Tojoner's burning fire?"
"Look! That white woman is holding a human and an elf."
"Huh? That human is an emperor!"
The realization that I was indeed the emperor seemed to ripple through the crowd, eliciting gasps and whispers. The people had expected a different outcome, one where Tojoner would emerge victorious, not a scenario where their emperor was rescued from certain death by an enigmatic white woman and an elf child.
As I stayed behind Sendra, her silver eyes remained locked onto Tojoner. The tension in the air was palpable, and I could feel the drop in temperature as her powers seemed to falter against the General's dragon form. Luna, feeling the sudden cold, sought refuge in my warmth.
I knew I couldn't let this standoff continue. Sendra's determination to protect me was admirable, but it could result in dire consequences if her powers ran amok, turning the Dragon Kingdom into an icy wasteland.
With a deep sigh, I gently released myself from Sendra's embrace. She panicked for a moment as her hold on me loosened, her fear evident in her expression. Her plea for me not to leave hung in the air, but before she could say more, I silenced her words with a kiss on her pale lips.
In response, I give her a nod and cast a brief glance at Luna. "Onii-chan, don't go! That monster wants your life... please don't go... I'll be left all alone... if you're gone, Onii-chan," Luna cried, her tears flowing freely, tugging at my heartstrings. "Don't cry, Luna. I'll be back soon after I deal with that dragon," I reassured her, trying to comfort her in the best way I could. "Promise me you'll come back, okay? Promise, Onii-chan."
"Yes, I promise," I replied tenderly, ruffling her hair gently. I turned to Sendra before my departure, concern in my eyes. "I'll be fine. Take care of Luna." She nodded, and I sealed my promise with one last kiss, causing Luna to puff up her cheeks like a balloon and turn her face away in embarrassment.
As I pulled away from Sendra, I noticed Tojoner staring at me with a murderous expression, his gaze filled with rage and jealousy.