If Faust hadn't known how to handle this "mother" of 【Snow White】 before seeing Lola with his own eyes, then after their brief encounter, the prince had no more doubts.
Whether it was Selena or Lola, he was going to take them both down!
Why? Did he even need to ask?!
Simply because the Queen of Midwinter was a stunningly beautiful, motherly older sister with long, straight black hair, a scandalous figure that provoked male reproductive instincts, and a cold, aloof aura filled with the sorrow of a widow...
Faust wished he could stuff his mystery traits right into her!
Besides, it wasn't just his lust talking; since the prince was also moved by Lola, it meant she was part of 【Snow White】, albeit an optional one.
It seemed that in this 【witches' feast】, whether Lola was sacrificed or not wasn't critical.
Lola might not be important to the turning of the wheel of destiny, but Faust was truly desperate for a high warlock.
If he wanted to annex and swallow the Midwinter Kingdom, the queen's existence was indispensable.
Whether for personal feelings or the kingdom's hegemony, he had to save Lola!
So Faust acted without hesitation, first grabbing Lola's fragrant shoulders and then simply pulling the warm, soft beauty into his arms:
"I am not only Selena's guardian knight; I am also willing to fight for your happiness!"
"!!!"
The Queen of Midwinter, a dignified high warlock, actually failed to use a barrier spell to repel him, allowing the man's strong arms to embrace her.
Her eyes remained dazed for a long time before she stammered:
"Me? But... Prince Faust, are you... confessing your love to me?"
Faust replied without a second thought:
"Exactly! This isn't just because I love Selena; I fell in love with you at first sight! Just like I did with Selena."
What seemed like a perfunctory excuse was actually the perfect solution for this fairy tale world.
Because he discovered that no matter who the fate script tried to match, it always started with love at first sight, even using the same sensory templates; the reuse of assets was high enough to make one laugh in anger.
Yes, the wheel of destiny was in on it too.
"Mmm..."
Sure enough, Lola didn't suspect a thing, shyly biting her lip as her cheeks flushed crimson.
She had never encountered such a situation; it should be said that not just her, but even the previous princesses of Midwinter had never experienced such a direct confession of love.
"You mean, Selena isn't enough, and even I..."
The cold indifference in her silver eyes, which usually kept everyone at a distance, gradually melted under the prince's sincerity and passion. She pursed her red lips and smiled:
"Prince Faust, you really are... a greedy child."
"Thank you for the compliment. I am just that greedy. As long as it's something I like, as long as it's someone I love, no matter who it is, I want to hold them all in my palm and pull them into my arms."
The Prince of Qingxi took it entirely as praise and spoke humbly:
"Many people are ashamed to analyze their own hearts or face their true selves, but I never hide who I am. I love beauties, I crave power, and I adore vanity. Only by personally conquering and plundering these things can I reap great pleasure and glory!"
He released the queen. The feeling of her warm, soft body was hard to let go of, but if he kept holding her, Lola would probably overheat and faint.
Despite her cold and charming appearance and her mature, beautiful figure, the Queen of Midwinter was, in the end, a genuine virgin who had never even been in a relationship. In some ways, she might be even shyer than Selena.
At least a certain narcissistic and arrogant princess wouldn't turn beet-red from a single hug; on the contrary, she would tease the prince back.
The Prince of Qingxi threw his arms out and spoke with passion:
"The curse you fear has already opened a gap, revealing a flaw. So why not overcome it? If this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, then the best thing to do is to hold onto your happiness tightly, with no possibility of letting go."
No 【witch】 could resist happiness. Everything a 【witch】 did was for the sake of happiness. Faust's words struck the most vulnerable part of Lola's heart, becoming the final straw that broke the camel's back.
"Faust... I have to admit, you've convinced me."
Lola twirled her long, straight black hair by her shoulder, her thick, curved eyelashes trembling slightly as she said:
"What do you need me to do? Should I recall all troops now and welcome Selena back to the royal capital?"
Faust quickly waved his hands:
"No, no, no, Lola. Just follow the established trajectory. There's no need to interfere."
"If there's one thing we must do, it's... making you feel happiness. This is directly related to whether the curse can be successfully lifted."
Did this have anything to do with lifting the curse?
The Queen of Midwinter was quite puzzled, but since Faust was now the authority on the dragon's curse, she couldn't argue.
Faust took one of Lola's hands and said softly:
"So, how can I make you feel happy? Please tell me. As long as it's something I can do, I'll do anything."
Lola's personality was very different from Selena's. With that narcissistic and eccentric princess, blind obedience would only lead to being played like Tom the cat.
But with this Queen of Midwinter, who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, there was no need for mind games.
After staring into the man's eyes for a long time, the Queen of Midwinter looked down and said slowly:
"When Selena was little, she would lie on my lap, listen to me sing, recite poetry, and let me feed her. We were inseparable. But later, we drifted apart. Even now, I miss the feeling of taking care of Selena back then."
Lola sat on the bed with her legs bent, gently patting her plump, rounded thighs covered in smooth black silk:
"Faust... child, if you are willing..."
Oh boy, as expected of the motherly type!
"Say no more!"
Faust's face flushed as he immediately lay down on the Queen of Midwinter's lap.
"It would be my pleasure, Lola... Mother."
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While Faust and Lola were playing baby games, the second encirclement against 【Snow White】 was in full swing within the Midwinter Kingdom.
Since the central elite of the Midwinter Kingdom had been crushed almost overnight, Arcturus took the unprecedented step of calling upon troops from the vassal states.
Thus, the Midwinter Kingdom, which had been isolationist for so long, actually began to open its borders, inviting everyone to join the grand event.
Although the surrounding vassal states might not have submitted to Midwinter voluntarily, since they had signed vassalage terms, they were bound to follow the contract.
In this Era of Great Rites, everyone's intentions were quite pure. They fulfilled the terms exactly as stated in the treaty, never resorting to petty tricks.
If they were dissatisfied with a treaty, they would actively speak up and use their strength to change or abolish it, rather than feigning compliance!
On the snow-covered border of the kingdom, many armies from the summoned vassal states arrived one after another.
However, the number of troops sent by each nation wasn't large. It wasn't that they couldn't recruit more, but the prime minister demanded that those coming to protect the monarch must be elite troops and had strict requirements for their personalities.
Yes, after reviewing the situation, Arcturus discovered that the soldiers who could barely remain conscious under Selena's charm were mostly those who had been hurt by love and had since locked their hearts away.
Did the less one believed in love, the less they were affected?
Then he had to gather a cold-blooded army, and while he was at it, have the reinforcements bring every occult relic that could block mental influence!
On the main road leading to the Midwinter Kingdom, squads were slowly marching into the country.
The border inspectors of Midwinter were no longer conducting detailed checks on every squad.
Because those coming to help weren't just official armies; all sorts of adventurers and mercenary groups had also come to join the fray.
"Register here. Why have you come?"
The inspector looked at the group in front of him. There were about several hundred people, all heavily armed, wearing snow-shielding hooded cloaks over their uniform armor.
The girl at the head was clearly the leader of these royal guard knights. Her face was mostly hidden by her hood, revealing only a delicate, snow-white chin and long, slightly wavy pale gold hair hanging down.
Hearing the inspector's question, she raised her chin, resting one hand on the hilt of her sword, and said in a voice as clear as a silver bell, filled with fanaticism:
"I have come to welcome my beloved lord. To offer glory to my sovereign, I shall sweep away every enemy on this land with my blade!"
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