"Why would I be afraid of the cold?"

Ian also found it strange.

This chill is unlike ordinary cold.

It was more like some kind of hostility, or even... murderous intent.

He also heard some faint sounds.

A hissing sound.

Ian looked at the empty hall with a puzzled expression and shook his head, not understanding what was going on.

A smile appeared in Shen Zhiyi's eyes as she pointed to the chair opposite the table, "You can sit there and have some hot tea."

Ian adjusted his glasses, bowed deeply, and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Princess."

He left Shen Zhiyi.

After sitting down and taking a sip of tea, I was surprised to find—

It's not cold anymore!

He looked at the teacup in his hand with some curiosity.

This tea... isn't even hot...

After Ian left, Shen Zhiyi put down the documents, leaned her elbow on the table, and lazily said to the air, "Come out."

Samus appeared in human form beside her.

"Why did you deliberately scare him?" Shen Zhiyi asked calmly, scratching her eyebrows.

“I didn’t.” Samus’s face was expressionless, but his eyes flashed across Shen Zhiyi’s fair wrist.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and he looked away. "It was the princess who said I should thank him."

"I just thanked him."

Shen Zhiyi raised an eyebrow but said nothing more.

Samus replied, "Will the princess take me with her when she goes on her inspection tour?"

Shen Zhiyi shook her head, thinking of her stepmother's methods.

"My purpose in coming here is to stabilize the people's hearts. If you come with me, it will cause a riot."

If he goes with her, his stepmother will definitely use it against him.

He will be in danger then.

The outer city is not comparable to the imperial palace.

She couldn't guarantee that she could protect him 100%.

A strange look flashed across Samus's eyes.

"I understand, I won't cause trouble for the princess."

He lowered his head.

Shen Zhiyi smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

"Princess, Colonel Leo has come to visit," a maid announced as she entered.

Samus suddenly looked up, his eyes sharp as he stared at the door.

Leo...

He is now a military colonel who holds military power and is on par with the royal family.

An SS-rank male orc.

He is... a lion.

What is he here for?