Isekai Adventure in the Dimensional Cube-Chapter 1206 - 879: The Valkyrie’s Invitation

This is undoubtedly the ultimatum.

At least, the sisters of the Altrue Family have realized this point.

As the saying goes, to accompany a king is like staying with a tiger, and this queen, who has awakened again after hundreds of years, is undoubtedly the hardest type to serve.

But even so, what cannot be done just cannot be done. The Altrue sisters could only lower their heads, close their eyes, and take on an expression of waiting for the execution.

"Very well..."

Upon seeing this, Yanifet gently raised her hand, with white mist swirling around it.

That was the chill formed by the ultimate low temperature.

Once this chill is unleashed, this pair of beautiful twins will undoubtedly become ice sculptures comparable to the most exquisite artworks.

But before that could happen, Reiger, who had been observing silently, spoke up.

"Is something wrong with your queen?"

The sudden question not only made Yanifet pause but also made the Altrue sisters lift their heads.

Two pairs of identical eyes fixed on Reiger, revealing astonishment and surprise within them.

"Let us see her." Reiger paid no mind to the sisters’ surprise and said calmly, "At least let us know her current state."

Upon hearing this, the Altrue sisters involuntarily looked at Yanifet, only to see that Yanifet had silently lowered her hand, seemingly acknowledging Reiger’s words.

This made the sisters take a deep look at Reiger.

The ability to persuade this domineering queen gave them a glimpse into this young man’s remarkable capabilities.

As for Reiger’s request, the sisters did not refuse.

"Earl Beryl himself has made contact, requesting an audience for you all."

"Her Majesty has agreed, so please follow us."

With that, the sisters moved in perfect harmony, one to the left, the other to the right, making way at the entrance, and then opened the door.

"Please."

The synchronized invitation prompted everyone to look at each other, and finally, under the lead of Yanifet, they entered the queen’s chamber.

Rather than calling it a room, it was more like an extremely spacious hall.

The floor was still covered with luxurious carpets, various artworks hung on the walls, the furniture was arranged with utmost care, and at the innermost position, there was a high couch.

Reiger and the others caught sight of the figure on the couch almost instantly.

It was a noblewoman over the age of 40, with slight crow’s feet at the corners of her eyes.

The noblewoman lay on the couch, her eyes closed, as though in a death-like slumber. If not for her faint breathing, everyone might have suspected she was a corpse.

"Is she the queen of the Tistis Kingdom?"

Aye and Leo simultaneously had this thought flash through their minds.

"What’s wrong with her?"

Liz, however, noticed the abnormality in the noblewoman.

"Hmm?"

Yuloli tilted her head, puzzled.

Only Reiger, Yanifet, and Lilith’s expressions changed slightly.

"Master..."

Lilith stepped forward, leaned close to Reiger’s ear, and whispered softly.

"I know." Reiger furrowed his brow, "She is cursed."

If Reiger or Liz were to activate the transparent world at this moment, they would see a visible black aura fluctuating over the noblewoman’s body.

It was undoubtedly a curse, an extremely powerful one that even Reiger wasn’t sure could be dispelled with [Diya Flatel].

Such a powerful curse led Reiger to recall the Tistis family that Yanifet had mentioned not long ago.

The noble lineage that survived from the ancient magical civilization had become short-lived under the influence of this curse.

"...How long has she been like this?"

Yanifet’s frown deepened as she inquired of the accompanying Altrue sisters.

"It’s been a long time."

"Since Her Majesty turned 40 six years ago, up to the present."

The Altrue sisters answered honestly without the slightest hesitation.

"This makes no sense." Yanifet shook her head, denying, "The current Tistis royal family has intermarried with foreigners for hundreds of years, diluting the bloodline to a negligible level. Even if some remnants of the curse remain, it shouldn’t activate at the age of 40."

"For such a curse to act at this age, even in the old Tistis tribe, would require it to be on one of the core figures with the purest blood."

"And I can see that this woman’s bloodline isn’t pure, even if she lived to a natural end, she shouldn’t have the opportunity for the remaining curse to activate."

In other words, this situation is highly abnormal.

"Could it be a mutation of the curse?" Reiger proposed a possibility, saying to Yanifet, "Although it’s a bloodline-carried curse, curses are inherently variable depending on individuals. They can undergo unknown changes and subsequently become stronger or weaker depending on different individual circumstances."

"If this were the case, then it wouldn’t take until the age of 40 for the curse to trigger — signs of mutation should have appeared much earlier." Yanifet’s frown deepened as she then asked the Altrue sisters, "Before this, did she exhibit any physical or mental abnormalities?"

For this question, the Altrue sisters answered without any hesitation.

""No, Her Majesty’s physical and mental health have always been very good, and she rarely falls ill.""

The unanimous response once again confirmed the abnormality of the situation.

"You just said that our audience was previously agreed upon by Her Majesty the Queen, right?" Reiger pondered for a moment, then asked, "So, she hasn’t always been in this state of slumber?"

"Yes."

"Her Majesty awakens from time to time, but there’s no pattern to it."

The Altrude sisters answered truthfully once again.

Everyone now roughly understood the current state of the reigning queen.

Although she was cursed, she would wake up occasionally, but she was so weak that she couldn’t leave the room or even get out of bed.

Because of her sudden collapse, the political power of the Tistis Kingdom was divided, leading to a complete fallout between the Prince’s faction and the Princess’s faction.

For six years, the country had not had a true queen to stand firm, naturally igniting the country’s deep-rooted issues and triggering internal strife.

This situation also prompted the northern countries to grow restless, forming alliances to prepare against the Tistis Kingdom.

This news was naturally sealed by the royal family, which led to the rumor of the so-called "Queen staying behind closed doors."

"I see, no wonder I awoke at this time."

After understanding the ins and outs, Yanifet let out a cold laugh, her gaze towards the current queen lying in bed turned to one of sympathy or pity, before she turned back to the Altrude sisters.

"I will fully investigate the matter of the curse," Yanifet first made this promise, then continued, "But before that, I will regain control of this country."

This was another earth-shattering declaration.

The Altrude sisters’ complexions changed slightly, but they couldn’t say anything.

As confidants beside the reigning queen, the sisters naturally knew of the existence of the "Doll" and exactly who this young girl in front of them was.

So, they knew Yanifet had the right to say such things.

It’s just that...

"Please think deeply before you act."

"This country can no longer withstand great turmoil."

The sisters finally knelt down and pleaded with Yanifet.

"No need for your reminder." Yanifet turned around without even glancing at them, saying, "I know what to do."

"Watch over your Majesty, and inform me immediately once she awakens."

"I will stay here and ascend to the throne again when the time is ripe."

"Go make arrangements, ensure everyone who arrived with me is well settled."

After issuing these orders, Yanifet cast a glance at Reiger and asked, "Is the magical library still not open?"

The Altrude sisters were slightly stunned, then nodded in unison.

"Good," Yanifet said coldly, "You two will open the library. I will use it tomorrow."

Reiger already knew about the magical library of the Tistis royal family.

It was the accumulated heritage of the royal family over generations, containing magic books, swordsmanship tomes, documents from ancient relics, and various rare collections, potentially even spanning what the Tistis family has collected over millennia.

Normally, only the royal family or court magicians granted permission by the queen could enter; outsiders wouldn’t even know its location.

It was also protected by powerful enchantments and magical mechanisms; if one attempted forced entry, the mechanisms could be triggered, potentially destroying all contents on the spot.

Upon learning this, Reiger even felt relieved that he hadn’t acted on his earlier thoughts of barging in.

Otherwise, he might have ended up gaining nothing.

Moreover, using the library involved a complicated unlocking process that usually took about a day to complete.

Thus, Yanifet would use it the following day.

Of course, the authority to open the library was generally reserved for the reigning queen; no one else had such rights.

But since Yanifet had made such a statement, the Altrude sisters had no choice but to comply.

""Yes.""

So, they lowered their heads and agreed.

Everyone then left the room and departed from there.

......

Under the arrangement of the Altrude sisters, Reiger and his group took up residence in the queen’s palace, settling there temporarily.

However, Reiger and his companions were staying in guest rooms, while Yanifet stayed in one of the chambers once used by past queens.

Reiger stayed in a room with Liz and Yuloli; after all, the quarters were spacious, and the beds were large...

Unfortunately, Reiger had no time to test the bed’s quality.

Because an invitation had been delivered to him.

At the bottom of the invitation was an illustrious name in the Tistis Kingdom.

——— "Charity Himalafuzz."

The Tistis Kingdom’s... Valkyrie.