Chapter 3: The Princess in Search of Freedom (Part 1)

This, next time, is it alright? It must be with the old man's permission. Although he saw the expression of the girl he liked, Caesar remained Caesar, still gritting his teeth and saying it out loud

When fate arrives, even the greatest obstacles are as fragile as bubbles

Alright, I will take you out for some fun, consider it a repayment of your kindness

This is indeed the truth; without Elena, Caesar would have spent his entire life confined to the palace, relying solely on his own abilities.

"Is the place where you live really that fun? Take me there to have a look, and I can also meet that strange old man." Alina's curiosity had been piqued by Caesar. As a member of the royal family, she vaguely understood that these stories were likely about a race known as humans on the continent. They are very powerful, but if what Caesar said is true, it implies that there is a human who can actually survive underwater, which is impossible. Moreover, they reside in the legendary and perilous forbidden zone of the Bermuda Death Sea, known to be the most mysterious and treacherous area for the sea people.

This... no wonder the old man says that women are a source of trouble, easily causing men to lose their composure. Although he is still just a boy, the old man strictly forbids it. This matter must not be disclosed to anyone, nor should anyone be brought into this sea area. Although the two have been playfully bickering, Caesar still regards the old mage as his father; he just doesn't want to express it.

Seeing his appearance, Alina could roughly guess the situation. Judging by the physique of this child from the Sheou tribe, it was likely that he lacked strength, as Sheou warriors typically have a large build and possess hard shell armor. This child only had a few minor shells on his head, which were not very noticeable. In the current society, the situation for powerless commoners is not very favorable; they generally end up as water farmers or laborers. Simply maintaining their status as commoners is already considered fortunate. For some reason, thinking about this made Alina feel somewhat angry.

In fact, neither of them wanted to part ways. Two children of the same age, with completely opposite experiences, naturally found endless topics to discuss. Alina shared interesting stories about the Dragon Palace with Caesar, while Caesar recounted the tales of magical knights and heroic princesses told by the old man. As they walked and talked, they unconsciously drew closer to each other.

Caesar couldn't help but scratch his head; although he wanted to appear cool, he only knew that he had been carried into the palace, and the rest was known only to the genius.

Exiting the palace is simpler than imagined. Elena's advanced water-based illusion technique—Mystic Water Mirror—can refract light to create illusions. Of course, to a certain extent, it can also provide invisibility. However, with Elena's current magical power, she is not capable of that yet, but creating a bit of chaos is more than sufficient.

Perhaps it is precisely because they are all children

Although Caesar usually appears carefree, there is something that was deeply etched into his very being from the moment he was born. After spending some time together, he has come to realize that the girl he has fallen for for the first time is not as simple as he had imagined. As a palace maid, she knows far too much, yet Caesar does not wish to inquire further.

The two individuals stealthily exited the wine cellar. For both Caesar and Princess Elena, this was a first experience, and they felt little fear, only a sense of tension and intrigue. In each other's eyes, they saw the same thing.

You, having already stated your name, yet unwilling to reveal it, naturally leads to a nickname being given to you. Given your foolishness and your being of the Ouken tribe, you shall be called "Silly Beibei"

"Hmph, right now, if you don't take me, I won't pay any attention to you!" Princess Alina's temper flared up as well

You are the runaway servant; it seems we are quite fated to meet. Why don't we escape together

Alina's assertive demeanor is understandable; as a princess, she is accustomed to having her desires fulfilled and is used to giving orders. Although it may be in jest, there is still an underlying sense of this attitude.

Sweat ... ... Who is the silly baby? Caesar firmly opposes such a title; if the old man finds out, he would surely laugh his head off, not to mention he doesn't have many good teeth left.

"Are you the runaway palace maid?" Caesar asked, glancing sideways at the little girl who was about the same age as him. He tried to project his own authority, recalling the old man's words that a man and a scholar must exude dominance when facing a woman. Thus, he was making an effort to puff out his "chest muscles".

Although she has always been very happy, Alina is not an arrogant princess. However, she is a princess after all, and no one has ever dared to treat her this way. She is waiting

"No, I have a name, and it's a cool one, but..." Looking at Alina's somewhat eager expression, I turned my eyes and said, "Hehe, I won't tell you, I won't tell you!"

Alright, let's escape together... your scarf looks really nice

We are finally free, silly baby, you must accompany me to stroll around properly

Hmph, I don't care. I am your lifesaver, after all. A man should be grateful and repay kindness.

Although the time spent with you was brief, I am very happy. Thank you once again for saving me. After saying this, I performed a standard noble gesture and turned to leave. I had not returned for a day and a night, and the old man must be worried.

As she watched Caesar's departing figure, Alina suddenly felt a slight sting in her nose, and it seemed as if something was about to flow from her eyes. In truth, Caesar's situation was not much better.

Alina is truly speechless; at this moment, she still has the time to concern herself with her headscarf. Before fleeing, she had already changed into the attire of a palace maid, but the dragon horns on her head, symbolizing the Sea Dragon royal family, remain very conspicuous, which is why she tied them up with a headscarf.

However, Caesar did not think much of it. Upon Elena's mention, he suddenly recalled the debt of 500 gold coins. The boss must have already discovered that he was the culprit. The only way out now was to escape back to the Bermuda Dead Sea; that should resolve the issue. As for the gold coins, it seemed he would have to think of a way with the old man, after all, he had also consumed the wine.

At this moment, Alina's remarkable skills were on full display, as she consistently demonstrated an uncanny ability to detect the guard team ahead of time. Moreover, she was able to effortlessly break through magical barriers, leaving Caesar in awe. After all, for someone who could only cast low-level magic, such feats seemed somewhat unattainable.

This is the first time that a desire for power has arisen in Caesar's heart. In the past, no matter how many times Mardon spoke, he felt nothing. However, this time, watching Elena overcome challenges while he could only silently follow, Caesar's self-esteem was deeply affected