Chapter 271 Eye of Frost

"……Ok."

Although Annan was a little concerned about what "afterimage" was, he still nodded and didn't ask more.

He knew that Kaphne had extraordinary senses. It is normal for her to be able to see the world that ordinary people cannot.

...Speaking of which, he still doesn't know much about Kaphne.

But at this moment, Annan suddenly had a flash of light in his mind.

He opened his mouth and asked, "Kaphne... do you want or like something?"

Annan's question of Kaphne's preferences has nothing to do with his plans.

This is Annan's plan to take advantage of Kaphne's young age and lack of self-awareness... to ask for information that can be used outside of nightmares. After all, this is just a nightmare, and when the nightmare is over, Kaphne won't remember anything that happened here.

In that case, even if the final strategy of Nightmare fails... Annan won't seem too bad after getting the key information.

Kaphne was startled when she heard the words.

She was silent for a while, then whispered, "I want... a gift."

"……what gift?"

"birthday present."

she answered softly.

Those transparent glazed pupils made her always look like an emotionless puppet. But only at this time, Kaphne seemed to have more "human flavor".

Kafney turned her head slightly, her doll-like delicate and immature face, but her expression was a bit complicated: "Today is August 8th... It's His Majesty's birthday, and it's also my birthday. My Majesty and I Birthday is the same day.

"But no one remembers my birthday. They only remember His Majesty's birthday...

"I think, maybe only when you become a king... birthdays will have meaning to be remembered."

But don't wait for Kaphne to finish.

Annan began to grope on himself.

Seeing his behavior, Kaphne was a little stunned.

...he is, does he really want to give himself a gift?

But then a sense of urgency and anticipation was born in her heart.

Her father has been busy with His Majesty's birthday since he woke up in the morning.

He hasn't even said a happy birthday to Kaphne.

And her mother didn't care about Kaphne's birthday.

Also before Kaphne got up, her mother was gone—as if she had evaporated.

And Kaphne is because she feels lonely on her birthday, so when there are foreign guests... through the secret room to go to the garden to paint.

"I do have a present for you..."

Annan answered affirmatively.

He had checked it before - Annan had no self-defense weapons on his body, but he wore a blue ring, a badge and a marble on his body.

After this badge is activated, it can immediately call the hand of winter in the nearby range; while the ring is a spell made with the craftsmanship of the Duchy of Winter. The effect is to detect hostility, actively use it, and make all nearby hostile units , is forced to freeze for a period of time - it contains the element of frost, which can only be used once and must be recharged.

Obviously, neither of these two things can be given to Kaphne.

But that gem marble can.

【Eye of Frost】

[Type: Material/Orb/Gem (Blue)]

[Description: A specialty of the Principality of Winter, an orb that remains cold even in boiling water]

[Effect: Active use to try to dispel mind control and hallucinations.

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[Effect: When equipped, keep the mind awake at all times, so that the holder's mental state becomes stable. 】

[Price: Every time an active effect is used, the body temperature of the bearer will drop by one degree for one day. This cost is stackable. 】

Blue materials are not precious... Annan's own spells and materials basically start with dark blue, mixed with purple and gold. For example, the ring and badge are all purple-level curses.

It would not seem too strange to give such a gift.

And it's beautiful...like ice blue glass marbles, it's beautiful. Just right for a little girl.

It is usually placed in Annan's inner pocket, and Dmitry will not ask where it has gone in a short time - anyway, after the nightmare, Annan can leave.

And according to Annan's memory...

After about a year or two, Kaphne became superhuman.

She will realize the existence of "Dream Stealer" Denton.

At that time, Kaphne directly overloaded the curse on her body and made herself highly eroded by the curse... Only then can she resist the Dream Stealer's mind manipulation ability.

...if Kaphne had such a treasure in real history. Presumably there is no need to do such a dangerous act.

"for you."

With this thought in mind, Annan handed Kafney the marbles in his arms.

He explained in a low voice: "This marble can release mind control. If you carry it, you can also refresh your mind and keep you awake... It's not useful to me, but it's a good thing for you.

"Remember not to use too much, otherwise you may catch a cold and get sick. You can usually put it in a treasure box, and it is best to use it once a day at a certain time."

"...is it a curse?"

Kaphne, who was only tentatively asking for a gift, widened her eyes in astonishment.

She originally just wanted to ask for Annan's gloves or accessories as a souvenir.

After all, based on Kafney's perception of her own status, she felt sad... After Annan returns to China, they may never meet again.

Annan was the first peer who didn't think she was a monster, feared and hated her after she was born...and the only one including her parents who thought her paintings were beautiful from the bottom of their hearts.

He is Kafney's only friend.

But unexpectedly, Annan gave her directly... something not so ordinary.

Just the coolness she felt when she touched the "marble" told Kafne that it was nothing short of extraordinary.

Although Annan can hold multiple spells, that is because the blood of the Winter family is scarce. But at this time, the Noah royal family has not died to the point where there are only three heirs left...their number of heirs is large. And because the old king was particularly able to live, almost every heir had many heirs.

Only the eldest princess Elizabeth, who is still single, and the fourth prince, who has only one daughter, are exceptions.

This is indeed a precious gift for Kafney, who has not yet become an extraordinary person and has a low status in the royal family.

It was so precious that she didn't even dare to accept it.

Annan realized Kaphne's entanglement and vague inferiority, and couldn't help sighing secretly.

You are obviously a princess... is this really okay?

"You accept it," Annan replied forcefully, "the big deal is that when you see me again, just give me a gift of the same value.

"Don't waste time, I'll go first - you need to remember to draw. The sound could be clearer."

"……it is good."

Kafney agreed softly.

She clenched the orb in her hand, feeling a little touched in her heart.