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Chapter 651: The Frost Giant's Small Wish!
Tonight.
Im decided to have Empress Esdeath accompany him to sleep, after all, she would be leaving for three months in a few days.
Historia actually understood.
It was just that her mood was still somewhat lost.
Ever since Esdeath arrived, she had been sleeping alone more and more often.
Actually, before, she was quite troubled being with Im because it was extremely tiring; she would be tormented half to death every time.
If it weren't for the 'Power of the Nine Titans' and 'Cell Reinforcement Serum' greatly enhancing her Physique.
It was truly possible for her to be bedridden for three days after sleeping for one night.
But now, Historia felt a sense of urgency, though it wasn't mainly for herself.
Instead, she felt that if she lost Favor, her Clansmen would definitely suffer as well.
Although the Eldians were exhausted from the Forced Labor every day, their living conditions in terms of food and clothing were not bad. The Guards also rarely beat, scold, or make things difficult for them.
But she knew this was all because of her Identity as a Heavenly Empress.
Or rather.
It was because of Lord Imu's Favor towards her.
With a worried look on her face, Historia walked along the path leading to her own Palace.
Behind her, Mikasa and Levi followed step by step, serving as her Guard.
"Mikasa, can you stay and Speaking with me for a while?"
When the three returned to the Palace Hall, Historia spoke, calling out to Mikasa.
Although they were now in a master-servant relationship, their past experiences had forged a bond stronger than sisters.
"Then I'll head back first, Heavenly Empress."
After receiving Historia's permission, Levi quickly left.
He still had to prepare for night training later.
Ever since he learned Moonwalk, he no longer used the 'Omni-Directional Mobility Gear'.
After all, that thing did have significant Restriction.
But he was already used to high-speed combat in the air, so he wanted to practice Moonwalk until he had perfected it.
This way, he could display the Combat Posture he felt most comfortable with, even without the 'Omni-Directional Mobility Gear'.
"Mikasa, I'm a little scared right now..."
Historia sat down on the Sofa in the living room with Mikasa.
Then she poured out her worries completely, and Mikasa became the best listener.
"What should I do..."
The usually strong Historia showed her weak side in front of Mikasa.
The latter pondered for a moment, then softly spoke her Thought.
"I don't understand these Matter very well, but I'm better at seeing Opportunities."
"I think Empress Esdeath leaving for three months is actually an Opportunity for you."
Historia was naturally not foolish. After a moment of stunned silence, she immediately understood the meaning behind Mikasa's words.
Indeed, with Empress Esdeath gone, only she could accompany Lord Imu.
After all, Lord Imu didn't seem like someone who would be desperate enough to eat anything.
"But what about after three months?"
Mikasa shook her head and said, "That's a Matter for the Future. I think we should seize the current Opportunity first."
"Then how should I do it?"
Historia looked at her with Doubt.
"You need to spend more Time by Lord Imu's side, which means staying here. So, try not to go to Paradis Island as much from now on, or only go occasionally."
"This..."
Historia hesitated, but then heard Mikasa continue, "Lord Imu likes to Play Tennis. When he's busy, you Play Tennis with others. When he's not busy, try to Play Tennis with him."
She mainly felt that in terms of Strength, Potential, beauty, figure, and so on, her Heavenly Empress didn't have much Advantage.
So, it would be better to find another way and start with Im's hobbies.
"Alright..."
Historia hesitated for a while but still agreed. After all, she didn't have any better Thought.
"Oh right, you also need to try hard to persuade Ymir. I think she is our biggest Trump Card. As long as she is willing to Support us, then no matter how many Heavenly Empresses there are in the Harem in the Future, there's no need to worry."
Mikasa finished speaking. These were the only two points she had racked her brains to come up with.
They were simple, but they didn't seem to have any problems either.
"Hoo— I know. Then starting tomorrow, you'll Play Tennis with me!"
Historia's Gaze became firm.
She decided that she would become the Heavenly Empress best at playing tennis, and that Lord Imu would look for her first whenever he wanted to Play Tennis...
At the same time.
In a Zone of approximately 100,000 square meters somewhere on the Stern Deck of Noah's Ark.
Overnight, it had become an Ice and Snow World, with a 100-meter-tall Ice Palace rising from the ground.
Then, a 50-meter-tall Ice Wall surrounded the entire area, turning it into Hong Lian's private territory.
And it had Paid 20 liters of Blood.
According to Im's Will, 10 liters of this Blood were sent to the Biochemical Research Institute on the Sea Star Mainland.
The remaining 10 liters were brought back to his Giant Villa by the 'Frost Giant' Utgard, who had been busy all night.
He was very happy and felt that this was a Reward given to him by Lord Imu.
As for the Giant Tribe's Traditional Thought of not relying on External Aids, it had been thrown somewhere unknown the moment he ate the Snow-Snow Fruit.
Actually, Utgard had a small wish in his Heart.
That was, when his Strength became Stronger than Hong Lian, he would ask Lord Imu for Hong Lian to be his Mount.
In his opinion, for him, a dignified 'Frost Giant' among the 'Giant God Soldier', having an Ice Element Big White Fox as a Mount couldn't be more suitable.
At that time, Surtr and the others would definitely be extremely envious!
"Bottoms up!"
At home, Utgard glanced at the scarlet Blood, which in his opinion was only a bit more than a spoon.
He immediately poured it all into his Gaping Maw, then closed his Eyes and waited for the Effect to take hold.
"Hmm?"
However, other than feeling a trace of coolness in his stomach when he drank it, no other Situation occurred in the next ten minutes or so.
This made Utgard raise his Palm in confusion and look at it.
He tried to activate the Snow-Snow Fruit's Ability to turn his Right Hand into Snow Element.
Then, as if sensing something, he gently waved towards his front.
The next moment.
A mass of surging and swirling Wind and Snow appeared out of thin air about ten meters away.
In the blink of an eye, it made a mess of the entire living room and covered it with a layer of pure white Accumulated Snow.
"Oh?"
Utgard made a surprised sound.
This phenomenon was very interesting, because before, the Snow-Snow Fruit released Wind and Snow outwards starting from the Body, but now it could make the Wind and Snow appear from a distance.
Looking at it this way, his Ability had indeed received some Enhancement, but is that all?
"Is the amount of Blood too little?"
Utgard lowered his head and looked at his 22-meter-tall Body Size, falling into deep thought.
10 liters was equivalent to half a bucket of tap water, which was certainly a lot for Human.
But for an adult Giant Tribe like him, it was no different from swallowing a mouthful of saliva.
This little Blood, even if it was Hong Lian's Blood, wanting to cause a big impact on Utgard's Body was indeed not very realistic.
After all, Hong Lian was not a true Divine Beast; there was no Divine Power in its Blood.
However, wanting Hong Lian to provide him with sufficient Blood could only happen if Im issued another Order for him.
Yet, Utgard himself felt it was unlikely...
But he still had to try.
At least he had to report his own Situation.
Looking at it now, although Hong Lian's Blood indeed contained relatively rich Animal Nature.
The Effect on Consciousness felt only similar to Hard Liquor.
It couldn't be said that there was no Feeling, but wanting to get high was not really possible.
Because the premise of mastering Armament Haki was having firm Willpower. The firmer the Willpower, the stronger the inner Heart, and the more powerful the Armament Haki.
However, having strong Willpower only meant not losing Rationality.
Just as Hong Lian said before, to successfully Awaken Ability, the Blood drinker also needed to possess extremely high Talent in adapting to Ice Power. Its Condition could be said to be harsh.
Tonight.
Im decided to have Empress Esdeath accompany him to sleep, after all, she would be leaving for three months in a few days.
Historia actually understood.
It was just that her mood was still somewhat lost.
Ever since Esdeath arrived, she had been sleeping alone more and more often.
Actually, before, she was quite troubled being with Im because it was extremely tiring; she would be tormented half to death every time.
If it weren't for the 'Power of the Nine Titans' and 'Cell Reinforcement Serum' greatly enhancing her Physique.
It was truly possible for her to be bedridden for three days after sleeping for one night.
But now, Historia felt a sense of urgency, though it wasn't mainly for herself.
Instead, she felt that if she lost Favor, her Clansmen would definitely suffer as well.
Although the Eldians were exhausted from the Forced Labor every day, their living conditions in terms of food and clothing were not bad. The Guards also rarely beat, scold, or make things difficult for them.
But she knew this was all because of her Identity as a Heavenly Empress.
Or rather.
It was because of Lord Imu's Favor towards her.
With a worried look on her face, Historia walked along the path leading to her own Palace.
Behind her, Mikasa and Levi followed step by step, serving as her Guard.
"Mikasa, can you stay and Speaking with me for a while?"
When the three returned to the Palace Hall, Historia spoke, calling out to Mikasa.
Although they were now in a master-servant relationship, their past experiences had forged a bond stronger than sisters.
"Then I'll head back first, Heavenly Empress."
After receiving Historia's permission, Levi quickly left.
He still had to prepare for night training later.
Ever since he learned Moonwalk, he no longer used the 'Omni-Directional Mobility Gear'.
After all, that thing did have significant Restriction.
But he was already used to high-speed combat in the air, so he wanted to practice Moonwalk until he had perfected it.
This way, he could display the Combat Posture he felt most comfortable with, even without the 'Omni-Directional Mobility Gear'.
"Mikasa, I'm a little scared right now..."
Historia sat down on the Sofa in the living room with Mikasa.
Then she poured out her worries completely, and Mikasa became the best listener.
"What should I do..."
The usually strong Historia showed her weak side in front of Mikasa.
The latter pondered for a moment, then softly spoke her Thought.
"I don't understand these Matter very well, but I'm better at seeing Opportunities."
"I think Empress Esdeath leaving for three months is actually an Opportunity for you."
Historia was naturally not foolish. After a moment of stunned silence, she immediately understood the meaning behind Mikasa's words.
Indeed, with Empress Esdeath gone, only she could accompany Lord Imu.
After all, Lord Imu didn't seem like someone who would be desperate enough to eat anything.
"But what about after three months?"
Mikasa shook her head and said, "That's a Matter for the Future. I think we should seize the current Opportunity first."
"Then how should I do it?"
Historia looked at her with Doubt.
"You need to spend more Time by Lord Imu's side, which means staying here. So, try not to go to Paradis Island as much from now on, or only go occasionally."
"This..."
Historia hesitated, but then heard Mikasa continue, "Lord Imu likes to Play Tennis. When he's busy, you Play Tennis with others. When he's not busy, try to Play Tennis with him."
She mainly felt that in terms of Strength, Potential, beauty, figure, and so on, her Heavenly Empress didn't have much Advantage.
So, it would be better to find another way and start with Im's hobbies.
"Alright..."
Historia hesitated for a while but still agreed. After all, she didn't have any better Thought.
"Oh right, you also need to try hard to persuade Ymir. I think she is our biggest Trump Card. As long as she is willing to Support us, then no matter how many Heavenly Empresses there are in the Harem in the Future, there's no need to worry."
Mikasa finished speaking. These were the only two points she had racked her brains to come up with.
They were simple, but they didn't seem to have any problems either.
"Hoo— I know. Then starting tomorrow, you'll Play Tennis with me!"
Historia's Gaze became firm.
She decided that she would become the Heavenly Empress best at playing tennis, and that Lord Imu would look for her first whenever he wanted to Play Tennis...
At the same time.
In a Zone of approximately 100,000 square meters somewhere on the Stern Deck of Noah's Ark.
Overnight, it had become an Ice and Snow World, with a 100-meter-tall Ice Palace rising from the ground.
Then, a 50-meter-tall Ice Wall surrounded the entire area, turning it into Hong Lian's private territory.
And it had Paid 20 liters of Blood.
According to Im's Will, 10 liters of this Blood were sent to the Biochemical Research Institute on the Sea Star Mainland.
The remaining 10 liters were brought back to his Giant Villa by the 'Frost Giant' Utgard, who had been busy all night.
He was very happy and felt that this was a Reward given to him by Lord Imu.
As for the Giant Tribe's Traditional Thought of not relying on External Aids, it had been thrown somewhere unknown the moment he ate the Snow-Snow Fruit.
Actually, Utgard had a small wish in his Heart.
That was, when his Strength became Stronger than Hong Lian, he would ask Lord Imu for Hong Lian to be his Mount.
In his opinion, for him, a dignified 'Frost Giant' among the 'Giant God Soldier', having an Ice Element Big White Fox as a Mount couldn't be more suitable.
At that time, Surtr and the others would definitely be extremely envious!
"Bottoms up!"
At home, Utgard glanced at the scarlet Blood, which in his opinion was only a bit more than a spoon.
He immediately poured it all into his Gaping Maw, then closed his Eyes and waited for the Effect to take hold.
"Hmm?"
However, other than feeling a trace of coolness in his stomach when he drank it, no other Situation occurred in the next ten minutes or so.
This made Utgard raise his Palm in confusion and look at it.
He tried to activate the Snow-Snow Fruit's Ability to turn his Right Hand into Snow Element.
Then, as if sensing something, he gently waved towards his front.
The next moment.
A mass of surging and swirling Wind and Snow appeared out of thin air about ten meters away.
In the blink of an eye, it made a mess of the entire living room and covered it with a layer of pure white Accumulated Snow.
"Oh?"
Utgard made a surprised sound.
This phenomenon was very interesting, because before, the Snow-Snow Fruit released Wind and Snow outwards starting from the Body, but now it could make the Wind and Snow appear from a distance.
Looking at it this way, his Ability had indeed received some Enhancement, but is that all?
"Is the amount of Blood too little?"
Utgard lowered his head and looked at his 22-meter-tall Body Size, falling into deep thought.
10 liters was equivalent to half a bucket of tap water, which was certainly a lot for Human.
But for an adult Giant Tribe like him, it was no different from swallowing a mouthful of saliva.
This little Blood, even if it was Hong Lian's Blood, wanting to cause a big impact on Utgard's Body was indeed not very realistic.
After all, Hong Lian was not a true Divine Beast; there was no Divine Power in its Blood.
However, wanting Hong Lian to provide him with sufficient Blood could only happen if Im issued another Order for him.
Yet, Utgard himself felt it was unlikely...
But he still had to try.
At least he had to report his own Situation.
Looking at it now, although Hong Lian's Blood indeed contained relatively rich Animal Nature.
The Effect on Consciousness felt only similar to Hard Liquor.
It couldn't be said that there was no Feeling, but wanting to get high was not really possible.
Because the premise of mastering Armament Haki was having firm Willpower. The firmer the Willpower, the stronger the inner Heart, and the more powerful the Armament Haki.
However, having strong Willpower only meant not losing Rationality.
Just as Hong Lian said before, to successfully Awaken Ability, the Blood drinker also needed to possess extremely high Talent in adapting to Ice Power. Its Condition could be said to be harsh.
