I regressed and became the Sword Ice King-Chapter 163 - - The Princess request

Raph stared at Lecturer Heartfillia, the intensity within his eye flickering as he arranged his thoughts in order.

’She’s not going to do it’. He thought, glancing at the princess, who was standing beside him.

’And she knows it….but it would be a shame to let this matter slide just like this…’.

A bet was usually a wager placed between people who have a concept that they are of equal standing. Those who think they are above the standing of the other usually fail to keep the end of their wager, and this ultimately leads to more chaos.

It was obvious from their interaction that Lecturers thought themselves higher in the Academy, and Princess Meadow, an authority, would most likely be ignored.

’So what do we do in situations like that?’

Of course, you fight standing with standing; if the Lecturer refuses to keep to their end of the bet, then there would be a need for someone of a higher standing in the Academy.

With that in mind, Raph smiled as he asked. "Why don’t we bring this up to the Principal?".

Princess Meadow and Lecturer Heartfillia turned towards him in unison, both with conflicting thoughts on his words.

While one thought of it as a brilliant idea, the other was well aware of the complications that could come with it.

With a complicated expression on her face, Lecturer Heartfillia walked up to the table, placing her hands on it and looking up at Raph. She had an average female height of five foot six and was unable to reach Raph’s current height.

"What makes you think the HeadMaster would want to pay any attention to your little complaints?" She asked, her tone descending and harsh.

Raph remained unperturbed by her words and stern expressions and instead leaned towards her. "The Principal is just, is he not? Unless, of course, you go ahead and cheat yourself into a victory".

Lecturer Heartfillia remained fixed in her spot, her thoughts lined in order, and her gaze staring into Raph’s.

For some reason, she began to find herself close to that gaze, not literally, but psychologically.

Something about those eyes just drew her to him, and in an unfathomable manner, she nearly lost herself.

"Lecturer Heartfillia?" Princess Meadow’s voice rang in her ears, snapping her back to reality and startling her into taking a few steps back.

The Students in the class began to discuss quietly while observing the situation that just occurred, and Lecturer Heartfillia seemed distraught at the thoughts that riddled her mind a short moment ago.

She clasped her head gently, her gaze shaking as she stared at Raph.

He stared right back, his gaze remaining unperturbed and his lips curling into a smirk.

"I have a proposal that will benefit us both". Princess Meadow said, causing both of them to shift their gazes towards her.

"Oh, what would that be, princess?" Raph asked, curiosity etched in his voice.

The princess turned towards him, then looked away, focusing her attention on Lecturer Heartfillia.

"If it’s alright with you, can I come meet you at the Alchemist Lab with Zara?" She asked.

Lecturer Heartfillia still seemed a little distraught, but after a moment, she slowly regained her thoughts. "Ye–Yes, do what you want". She walked up behind the desk, waving her hands at them. "Go back to your seats now; I want to continue with the class."

Princess Meadow and Raph bowed curtly, and walked towards their seats, Meadow following quietly behind Raph.

After they took their seats, Lecturer Heartfillia continued her class, while Meadow watched her actions carefully, an uncomfortable suspicion growing within her.

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Some minutes later, the class was over, with Raph and Princess Meadow still sitting together.

The Class began rowdy as some students decided to switch seats or enter the classrooms.

Raph yawned, taking a glance at the princess next to him. "Um, Princess?" He said, gaining her attention. She looked up at him.

"Would you like to tell me why you approached me now?" He asked, and for a moment, it seemed like they were locked in a staring contest.

Princess Meadow seemed to have been staring into his eyes for a while, and he noticed it quite easily. "....Is there something wrong?" He asked, his gaze narrowing.

She turned away. "It’s…it’s nothing". She replied with a sigh. "Yes, I did come for you for a reason".

"Oh, finally. For a second there, I thought you had been captivated by my good looks". Raph said with a smug on his face.

"...Huh? What’s wrong with that? You’re an attractive person, and you’re strong and confident. You’re very attractive". Princess Meadow raised a brow in confusion, while she turned at him, her tone laced with surprise.

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’Hah? I don’t think girls say things like that,’ Raph thought, a chuckle escaping his lips.

"Anyways, I need your help". Princess Meadow looked away, and stretched her hand to her side, inserting it into a pocket dimension. She paused for a moment, turning towards Raph.

"Have you set up a sound cancellation barrier?"

"Of course Princess". Raph replied with a raised brow.

Princess Meadow then proceeded to slowly take out an object that left Raph lost for words.

"Is that a Regal chain?" He asked in confusion, observing the necklace that she held in her hand.

Princess Meadow giggled slowly, placing it in his. "Yes, it, in fact, is."

"Huh? But a Regal chain is a gift that only exists for the Royalties, why would you be giving this to me?" He asked in confusion.

"Hm? Why? Obviously it’s a proposal". She replied with a playful smirk on her face, and her eyes sparkling as she looked up at him.

Raph flinched, and his cheeks began to turn peachy.

"Pri–Pri–Princess, you’re joking right?"

A moment of tense silence descended between them, a moment that Raph thought would be the end of him, well, until she giggled, and laughed out loud.

"Ha…Raph, it was just a joke". She said, her tone laced with playfulness as she calmed herself.

’Was the princess always like this?’ He thought in confusion, his gaze shifting between the necklace on his hand and the Princess herself.

A Regal Chain actually served as a form of proposal for some royalties. They usually gift it to their future spouses or people they have an interest in.

One was crafted for each Royalty and how it was crafted differentiated according to their taste. It was also a definite method of proving a person is royalty, because of the blood link that binds the chain with the royalty.

The necklace Raph held right now had a chunky, intricate-patterned silver chain that supported a large oval golden pendant imbued with a shimmering brilliance of golden light. It held a significant aura that exuded its brilliant craftsmanship, and Raph could feel the light within pulsate with his energy.

It felt ethereal and beautiful, and its mere presence caused Raph to go into deep contemplation.

’Who owns this? This doesn’t look like it belongs to the princess.

He turned his gaze away from the Regal chain towards the Princess, who was busy staring at him the whole time, a smile on her face.

"Wondering who it belongs to?" She asked.

"....what? Did you read my mind?"

"Well, no, though I did read Miss. Heartfillia’s mind". She replied, with a smirk on her face.

’Oh, she’s bad’. Raph came up to that conclusion in a heartbeat.

"Anyways, I need you to deliver this to someone who will be arriving from the East in a couple of days".

Raph raised a brow. "Who am I delivering this to?" He asked.

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Princess Meadow sighed. "I can’t tell you that. All you need to know is that you need to hand it over to a person called Rocky Banditts"

".....Is there a reason why I can’t be told? I am risking a lot here by going to the East at a time like this".

The East and the West, with Lumbrica as its center, were currently locked in a stubborn stalemate that would break with any little effort. Though, both sides are avoiding being responsible for that effort, and thus, a stalemate occured.

Aside from that, a trip to the east would be difficult, not to mention the process of needing to take permission from the Principal first.

Something like this would be accomplished on a weekend, but they don’t exactly get the free reign to do whatever or go wherever they want just because it is a free day.

"I know you are," She said with a sigh, her thoughts arranging in order.

’I can’t possibly tell you yet….it is not time’. She thought, as she attempted to convince yet again.

"Look, I trusted you enough to bring this up to you when I knew you could have refused, so, can you trust me enough without asking for the details".

A sigh escaped Raph’s lips as he stared at her, the intensity within his gaze intensifying with each moment. ’Well, I’ll figure it out with time…’ He thought. "Alright, tell me the details, what do you need me to do?".