Although Annan was a little concerned about what the "afterimage" was, he still nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
He knew that Kaifuni had extraordinary perception. It was normal for her to be able to see the world that ordinary people could not see.
...Speaking of which, he still doesn't know much about Kafeni.
But at this moment, an idea suddenly flashed in Annan's mind.
He asked: "Kafni... is there anything you want or like?"
Annan asked Kaifuni about her preferences, which actually had nothing to do with his plan.
This is Annan's plan to take advantage of Kafeni's young age and lack of vigilance towards him... to find out information that can be used outside of nightmares. After all, this is just a nightmare. When the nightmare is over, Kafeni will not remember what happened in it.
anything.
In that case, even if the nightmare strategy fails in the end... Annan won't be too much of a loser if he gets the key information.
Kafni was startled when she heard this.
She was silent for a while and replied in a low voice: "I want...a gift."
"……what gift?"
"birthday present."
She replied softly.
Those transparent glazed pupils always made her look like an emotionless doll. But only at this time, Kaifni seemed to have a more "human touch".
Kafni turned her head slightly, with a complicated expression on her delicate and childish face like a doll: "Today is August 8th... It is your Majesty's birthday, and it is also my birthday. His Majesty the King and I are
Birthdays are on the same day.
“But no one remembers my birthday. They only remember His Majesty’s birthday…
"I think maybe only if you become a king... your birthday will have the meaning of being remembered."
But don't wait for Kaifuni to finish.
Annan began to fumble around on himself.
Seeing his behavior, Kaifni was in a daze.
...Does he really want to give himself a gift?
But then a feeling of urgency and expectation arose in her heart.
Her father has been busy preparing for His Majesty the King's birthday since he got up in the morning.
He hasn't even said happy birthday to Kaifni.
And her mother didn't care about Kaifuni's birthday.
Also before Kafni got up, her mother also disappeared - as if she had disappeared from the world.
And it was precisely because Kaifni felt lonely on her birthday that she went to the garden through the secret room to paint in the presence of foreign guests.
"I do have a gift to give you..."
Annan replied affirmatively.
He had already checked it before - Annan did not have any weapons that could be used for self-defense, but he did carry a blue ring, a badge and a marble.
After this badge is activated, it can immediately call the Hand of Winter in the vicinity; the ring is a charm made with the craftsmanship of the Principality of Winter. Its effect is to detect hostility, and active use can also make all nearby hostile units
, was forced to freeze for a period of time - it contains the element of frost and can only be used once before it must be recharged.
Obviously, these two things cannot be given to Kaifni.
But that gem marble can.
【Eye of Frost】
[Type: Material/Orb/Gem (Blue)]
[Description: A specialty of the Principality of Winter, an orb that stays cold even in boiling water]
[Effect: Actively used to try to dispel mind control and hallucinations. 】
[Effect: When equipped, the mind will always be kept awake and the holder's mental state will become stable. 】
[Cost: Each time the active effect is used, the holder's body temperature will drop by one degree, lasting for one day. This price can be stacked. 】
Blue materials are not considered precious... Annan's own spells and materials basically start from dark blue and are mixed with purple and gold. For example, the ring and badge are both purple-level spells.
It wouldn't be too weird to give such a gift.
And it's very beautiful...like an ice blue glass marble, very beautiful. Just perfect for a little girl.
It was usually placed in Annan's inner pocket, and Dmitri would not ask where it had gone for a short period of time - Annan could leave after fighting the nightmare anyway.
And according to Annan's memory...
About one or two years later, Kaifni became a transcendent.
She will become aware of the existence of "Dream Stealer" Denton.
At that time, Kaifni directly overloaded the curse on herself and allowed herself to be highly corroded by the curse... only then could she resist the dream stealer's mind control ability.
...If Kaifuni could have such a treasure in real history, she would not have to take such dangerous actions.
"for you."
With this thought in mind, Annan handed the marbles in his arms to Kafni.
He explained in a low voice: "This marble can relieve mind control. If you take it with you, it can also refresh your mind and keep you awake... It is of no use to me, but it is a good thing for you.
"Remember not to use it too much, otherwise you may catch a cold and get sick. You can usually put it in a gem box and use it once a day at a specified time."
"...is it a curse?"
Kafni, who was just trying to ask for a gift, opened her eyes in shock.
She originally just wanted to ask for a copy of Annan's gloves or accessories as a souvenir.
After all, based on Kafni's understanding of her status, she sadly felt that... after Annan returned to China, they might never see each other again.
After she was born, Annan was the first of her peers who did not think she was a monster and was afraid and disgusted by her... He was also the only one, including her parents, who sincerely thought her paintings were beautiful.
He is Kaifuni's only friend.
But unexpectedly, Annan directly gave her... something not so ordinary.
Just the coolness she felt when she touched this "marble" told Kaifni that it was an extraordinary thing.
Although Annan was able to hold many spells, that was because the Winter family had very few bloodlines. But at this time, the Noah royal family had not yet died to the point where there were only three heirs left...their heirs were many. And because the old king was particularly capable
Life has resulted in almost every heir having many children.
The only exceptions are the eldest princess Elizabeth, who is still single, and the fourth prince, who has only one daughter.
For Kafni, who has not yet become a transcendent and has a very low status in the royal family, this is indeed a precious gift.
It was so precious that she even hesitated to accept it.
Annan realized Kaifuni's entanglement and vague inferiority complex, and couldn't help but sigh secretly.
You are obviously a princess...Is this really okay?
"Just accept it," Annan replied forcefully. "At worst, when you see me again, just give me a gift of the same value.
"Without wasting time, I'll leave first - you have to remember to draw. The sound can be clearer."
"……good."
Kafni agreed softly.
She clenched the orb in her hand, feeling a little touched in her heart.