Chapter 162: Big Deal IV
Bahamut’s party and the Empress sat facing each other in a room, this time far from the battlefield.
Although they were now meeting as equals, not in the hierarchical manner they had before, Bahamut still felt the weight of the Empress’s presence—like sitting before a monarch on a high throne.
‘As expected… Maybe it’s because she’s lived for over a hundred years, but her aura is different.’
Although Bahamut had met Emperor Carol before, back then, the difference between them had been one of status, not experience or demeanor. Carol had felt more like a passionate young man brimming with energy than a solemn ruler, making the encounter less overwhelming.
However, the case was different with Empress Roseveta, who now sat before him. Despite appearing to be the same age as Bertina, the vast difference in experience was apparent. Roseveta seemed ancient, someone whose life at the peak of power spanned decades. Her every action radiated an aura of authority.
‘Mina Roseveta Dragona… Isn’t she the strongest witch who married a dragon?’ Bahamut mused. Although she had once been human, it was said that her immense mana had transformed her into something beyond human.
In the original story, Roseveta was the most crucial ally to Isaac, the blackened protagonist. She played the role of a warm-hearted leader, facilitating the secret bond between Isaac and Elios. Although she had a gentle side filled with mercy, she was also terrifying when crossed. Those who tested her patience quickly learned the consequences, and in some cases, surrendering their lives seemed the wiser choice.
Her fury was sparked by three things:
1. Mortal harm to her family.