"What primordial path?"
Having heard a completely new concept from Mephistopheles' mouth, Faust couldn't help but ask curiously.
【Didn't you tell me to shut up? Little Mephi doesn't know!】
"Sigh..."
Mephistopheles acting out wasn't a first or second occurrence; for this fellow, teasing Faust seemed to be the greatest pleasure.
But Faust was a match for him. He was truly patient. If you won't answer, then I won't ask; it's better if you don't beg to tell me later!
"Your Highness, you may enter the pool now."
After the washing was complete, the maids looked at the prince with eyes brimming with desire.
According to custom, the time before this was their service as servants, but after this, it could be considered a reward.
The emerald-haired elder sister had a fullness that the white bath towel couldn't entirely contain, white as mutton-fat jade. She coiled her long emerald hair behind her head and knelt before Faust.
Step, step, step...
Just as Faust was about to play some small games with the maids, the sound of boots treading on the floor came from outside the bathroom.
The emerald-haired sister, who had just tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, had no choice but to stand up and open the bathroom door.
However, the head maid's originally displeased expression vanished instantly upon seeing the newcomer, and she bowed respectfully:
"Lady Roselin!"
The one entering the bathroom was Faust's childhood friend. The golden-haired girl's dignified and beautiful figure, like a painted scroll, formed a sharp contrast with the debauchery inside the room.
The moment Viviana entered, the maids who had been intoxicated by the handsome prince all snapped awake, tied their towels, and stood up.
Viviana's magnificent purple eyes swept across the room before she spoke to Faust:
"I have an important report. Classified information."
The implication was self-evident.
Faust released the two beautiful maids he was holding and waved his hand with a smile:
"You all may leave first."
"Yes."
Viviana's single sentence brought the maids to a halt, but none dared to have the slightest objection, leaving in an orderly fashion.
In the Qingxi Kingdom, because the old king insisted on giving his good brother equal treatment, the status of the Roselin family and the royal family was not clearly separated. It could even be said that the traditional etiquette had somewhat collapsed.
Amusingly, even now, Viviana held a right of succession to the throne.
But since the Qingxi Kingdom was young enough and none of them were from ancient noble lineages, naturally no one cared about this point.
Because of this, when facing the heir of the Roselin family—who was equivalent to royalty—even the prince's personal maids had to show sufficient respect.
However, while bowing their heads, they couldn't help but complain in their hearts.
In the past, although Viviana was inseparable from His Highness, she never barged into the scene like this; she would always wait to speak later regardless of the matter.
But since a few months ago, the relationship between Prince Faust and Lady Roselin had become exceptionally close. The royal guard knight commander had even broken through the final boundary, causing many maids to suffer in silence.
But such private grumbling would only be buried in their hearts. Although the prince was extremely approachable, the distinction between those close to him and others still existed. Any fool who couldn't see their own status wasn't fit to stay by His Highness's side.
After the maids left, Viviana's gaze fixed straight onto Faust, her eyes moving over the man's body, which was like a classical sculpture. Whether it was the temperature in the bathroom or something else, the girl's fair and delicate cheeks grew slightly warm.
"Forgive me for disturbing your pleasure, Your Highness. Do you feel very uncomfortable?"
Faust waved his hand. "No, it's a good chance to adapt to my ability to control my physical body."
The experience of a 【martial saint】 needed to be used often. Even if he couldn't reach the level of freely manipulating every muscle or controlling hormone secretion, achieving ease in restraint should be no problem.
Viviana twined a strand of hair around her left index finger and said expressionlessly:
"But I still feel bad about it."
'Wait, do you really take me for a monkey that thinks with its lower half?'
Just as Faust was about to retort, he saw the golden-haired girl's other hand's thumb and index finger pressing together, as if practicing a certain motion.
He immediately swallowed his original words and responded to his childhood friend's hint.
"Mhm... then I'll leave it to you."
Thus, Viviana sat face-to-face with Faust. While she enjoyed her 'plaything,' she spoke:
"The Second Empire has sent another secret letter. Their special envoy is about to enter the borders of the Qingxi Kingdom."
Faust let out a muffled grunt before saying:
"Finally, they've arrived. Are they coming with a hidden identity?"
"Of course. They've even traveled via regular transportation all the way. They are expected to arrive at the royal capital in three days."
Viviana's expression was very calm, making it impossible to connect that tranquil, pretty face with the actions her hand was performing:
"The leader of the Second Empire's envoy delegation is an imperial princess."
"Hmm?"
Faust was surprised now. "Imperial royalty? The Second Empire only has a few members of the royal family. With the imperial civil war being so strained, they actually have the leisure to come here?"
【What is there to be surprised about? If Lian hadn't sent her most beloved child, then I would have to question her sincerity. I'd really have to control her then.】
Mephistopheles spoke with dissatisfaction, seemingly feeling that his contractor didn't quite trust his influence.
Faust realized the logic in that. He had previously been comparing the national power of the Qingxi Kingdom with the Second Empire, completely failing to take Mephistopheles into account.
This pact was not an alliance between the Qingxi Kingdom and the Second Empire, but a union between one fairy and another!
However, since the other party was showing such respect, Faust had to reciprocate:
"Good. Reply to the envoy delegation: as long as they are willing to come, regardless of which station it is, I will personally go to pick them up."
'Isn't there only one station in the royal capital?'
Viviana tilted her head in confusion.
"I understand."
After settling the business in a few words, the bathroom suddenly fell silent, save for the bubbling sound of the hot spring.
Faust and Viviana locked eyes for a moment. He coughed twice and said:
"By the way, is 'she' doing well?"
Faust was asking about "Cinderella." Considering that "Cinderella" was one of Viviana's masks, he was actually inquiring about Viviana's psychological state in a roundabout way.
The golden-haired girl immediately placed a hand on her chest.
"Please rest assured, I can still suppress her."
'Can you really?' Faust doubted it greatly. Look at how suppressed you are!
Faust: "Actually, there's no need to be so strict. It's okay to let her out."
Viviana showed a look of difficulty:
"But, I promised you that if you do not break your promise, I will never let her out."
Faust said solemnly, "This isn't considered breaking the rule, because I'm the one who wants to see her."
This wasn't a lie. Faust truly wanted to let 【Cinderella】 come out now.
Viviana possessed the 【witch】 fate-star, but her 【witch】 traits were almost entirely manifested in her mask persona. During the time she had returned to normal, she had indeed learned many incredible skills, but beyond that, she showed no intention of expanding further.
Thinking it over, it was because her essence as a 【witch】 wasn't being released enough. If Viviana kept suppressing 【Cinderella】, it would truly be putting the cart before the horse.
The greatest reliance Faust had for defying destiny was that highest-priority 【witches' feast】.
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