Dungeon of Niflheim

Chapter 659 Princess Avira

Time progressed and soon it was the morning of the following day and as promised the Niflheim base camp welcomed an important guest.

After being informed of the situation last night and confirming things with the Furano family Princess Avira split from her honour guard and headed to Frost's territory incognito along with Luna the next Viscountess.

General Anya went to great lengths to conceal her movements, even when she revealed herself to Frost the previous day it was but for a mere moment before she once again donned her hood.

Now however she was exposing herself somewhat openly as she crossed into one of the baronies south of the Furano territory while Dartanan along with his most determined of shadow guards actually launched attacks upon some of Randolph's loyal subordinates, taking advantage of their absence.

With Anya drawing gazes and Dartanan causing chaos Avira's movements were perfectly concealed.

"Frost as promised I'm here to tour your territory and take wonder in the many developments you've completed." Luna boldly declared with a look of excitement on her face.

In response Frost smiled and nodded his head before leading her and the supposed servant who was by her side to the lord's manor. Though he was aware of who this was he did his best to not break her cover during this little play.

"It's always lovely to see you little Luna and….if I'm not mistaken you must be Princess Avira, the younger sister of those two fools" Once behind closed doors the servant following Luna was finally free to reveal herself.

"Phew travelling incognito is certainly uncomfortable." Avira removed the cloth coverings that obscured her appearance as well as her gender, making it almost impossible for her to be recognised. In doing so she felt a wave of much needed release as the thick articles of clothing were quite stuffy.

Frost was thus for the first time met with the appearance of the fabled Princess of Northrend.

'Wow, I know I expected her to a beauty but still, rumours really don't do her justice.' Frost was momentarily stunned as he gazed at her exquisite features.

Snow white skin that was soft and supple with nary a single blemish, long silver hair that stretched all the way down to her lower back despite being styled in an intricate ponytail. Ruby red lips that portrayed a sense of heat despite the frigid temperature surrounding her. Eyes that were verdant green, akin to the lush leaves found in a tropical forest.

Even Maya would have to admit that this young human woman was in no way lacking when it came to beauty.

Anya didn't threaten him for nothing, any male or female would struggle to restrain their desires when facing Avira's beauty. Alas Frost was already used to seeing such appearances thus his stunned state lasted but a brief moment before he started scanning the rest of her form, showing not even the slightest sign of restraint as he perused her body.

Normally this course of action would be an obvious affront to a young lady let alone a Princess of an Empire alas the lady in question was completely unfazed as she too was scanning the young man before her.

'Damn Anya really wasn't joking he's a complete dreamboat, the full package.' Her gaze was perhaps even more perverted than Frost's. Few men had ever stoked her interest thus she was rather excited upon seeing Frost in all his glory rather than simply hearing about him through the mouths of others.

Luna, who was by the side, sighed and shook her head staying out of this little measuring contest. She'd already experienced what Avira was feeling, Frost truly was a feast for the eyes, so much so that even a Princess was moved.

Frost however gradually lost interest in his inspection. 'She's got a pretty face I'll admit but in terms of figure she's sorely lacking when compared to Maya and Daki.' There was also her blood relationship to Randolph and Sedrick, all minus points in his overall evaluation. Read exclusive adventures at ???

As if sensing his dwindling interest Avira's brow started twitching and a sudden sense of defeat and loss flashed across her heart before giving way for a burst of rage.

However before some choice words escaped her lips her gaze caught sight of two women standing at the door each donning pride filled smirks.

One had ephemeral beauty that surpassed even hers while the other was the embodiment of lust and desire. She knew instinctively that she wasn't their match.

"Maya, Daki." Frost spoke their names with affection, his face warping into a love addled smile. "Were you perhaps worried?" He teased, his eyes briefly passing over Avira.

"Hmph." The two women loudly hmphed before sitting either side of him, their arms linking around his possessively as they arrogantly looked down upon the possible interloper.

However like Frost their smirks grew upon seeing Avira's rather lacking assets. Their man liked a woman with curves and a decent amount of muscle, a stark contrast to the thin, watery soft figure that was Avira.

Luna watched on from the side as Frost with an elegant flower on each arm looked down upon the sole flower that was struggling to show off her radiance.

'Haaaaa as expected even Avira has to submit when faced with big sis Maya.' Luna shook her head before loudly clapping her hands, bringing an end to this little contest.

"You are correct Frost senpai this is Northrend's Princess and the rightful ruler of the Empire, Princess Avira Northrend as well as your charge from now until she is safely delivered to Icethorne." A smirk appeared on Frost's lips as he appreciated Luna's attempts to protect Avira's pride.

"….Though I can't be considered well informed when it comes to the royal family of Northrend I do know that your father and mother were reputed to be wise and kind rulers, it a significant loss to the Empire and perhaps the entire Yangmir continent now that they have passed…..my condolences miss Avira." Frost expressed his honest feelings on the matter.

He solemnly bowed his head with respect to the loss of her parents but did not address her with her title rather by her name like he would any other woman.

A rather strong display of his allegiance, one that Avira couldn't help but notice.

'He really doesn't care about my background in the slightest. He's either incredibly arrogant and cocky or my status as Princess of the Northrend Empire is truly nothing in his eyes.'

While her brother took this as an affront to his authority, unable to accept the latter she however felt that it was more likely that Frost truly hailed from a power that far surpassed her Empire.

Although she accepted this she still held her own pride. "I thank you for your sincerity Lord Frost, the Northrend Empire has truly suffered because of their passing but hopefully I can rise to the occasion and lead my people to even greater prosperity." Avira adopted a regal stature and held her head high, showing no sign of submission. An act that earned Frost's respect.

'Interesting.'

"And to do that you need to get to Icethorne?" Though he had been informed of their destination he hadn't been told to complete why though he could probably guess.

"Yes, while your territory as well as that of Furanos can provide shelter it cannot support me in seeking vengeance against the sinner that is my eldest brother nor the unworthy heir that is Sedrick.

My father and mother arranged for many hidden supports but without a strong army and the influence of the noble families it is impossible to achieve thus I need to secure the loyalty of Icethorne, the territory beholden to Northrend's most powerful army the War Ursa battalion." Determination glowed through Avira's eyes as she spoke of Icethorne and their War Ursa battalion.

Most may believe that the Empire's royal guard who enlist only the finest of soldiers from the other battalions and serve as the direct forces of the royal family were Northrend's most powerful force, but they'd be wrong.

The War Ursa battalion is an army that is permanently stationed within the inner regions of the Glacial mountains. These soldiers are all that stand between Northrend and the mighty monster kingdoms that dwell there.

Year round they face against numerically superior foes without nary a single break. They are the hardest and most battle experienced soldiers within the Empire perhaps even across the entire continent.

If Avira gained their support she'd have more than enough courage to stand against her brothers, such was the threat of the War Ursa battalion and even more so the person that stood at their helm. The invincible Duke Runak, the behemoth of the Northern reaches.

"I'm guessing that you have sufficient reason to believe that they'd endorse you, no?" If Avira planned on using her words and guile then this so called revolution of vengeance would be dead in the water. A man such as Duke Runak would not fall victim to empty promises, he likely had even less reason to help than he did.

For a man who commanded the strongest force of the Empire and controlled the affluent and influential territory that was Icethorne, risking it all to help the Princess succeed the throne came with very little benefit. It would rely primarily on how loyal the Duke was to Emperor Franz.

"Of course I do, getting their support was never in question." Avira boldly stated while thumping her chest, this was something she had absolute faith in.