The assassin has the lowest defense among all occupations, even the archer's magic defense is higher than his. So for an assassin, it's his downfall if he can't kill the opponent with one strike.

The person in front of me is a very good example. Although his level is much higher than mine, his attack power is strong and his speed is fast, but under the interference of ice magic, this guy's speed is not higher than mine. With a 30% agility bonus on the 5400 agility assassin, and then having the "Freezing Ray" reducing half of it and adding the additional 1.5 times effect of blasphemer, there's only 1755 left. My agility is 3400, with a 10% bonus from my bracers and a total calculation of 4240 with the Wind Ring's 500 agility. In other words, from the moment he couldn't kill me with his first strike, this battle was already without suspense. Unless his equipment can increase his agility to over 13000, he won't stand a chance against me.

But dodging back and forth is really troublesome, so I directly used "Ice Flower" to turn him into a sculpture on the ground, along with those guards.

As the saying goes, having better equipment means easily crushing higher level monsters.

Then, step by step, I approached Hendley.

"How was it? Enjoyable to watch?" I asked.

"..."

As I got closer, I smelled a strange odor, and upon closer inspection, this guy actually wet his pants out of fear!

"Oh my, I just turned them into ice sculptures, why are you peeing yourself? Wasn't it you who claimed to be a duke's son? Aren't you powerful? Show me something impressive," I said, smiling at the guy in front of me.

The people around us all burst into laughter; it's not often that they get to witness the son of a duke in such a pathetic state.

"Well... um... please spare me... I'll give you however much money you want... I'll give you anything you want... just please don't kill me..." he pleaded.

"I see..."

I turned around and looked at Princess Michelle.

"Will I have any trouble if I kill this guy?"

"Well..." Princess Michelle thought for a moment. "Although Duke Slayette won't openly do anything to me as a result, you should be careful behind the scenes. That old guy has quite a grudge-holding ability."

"I see..."

I turned to look at the frightened Hendley, then asked, "Seems like your dad is quite formidable~"

"N-no... as long as you spare me, I will absolutely not mention anything that happened today to my father. Just name your price, and I will immediately withdraw the amount you want from my treasury, so..."

Looking at his trembling state, I felt much of my anger dissipate. After thinking for a moment, I extended three fingers.

"That's the price."

"This..." In the moment of his hesitation, I leaned in close to his ear and whispered softly, "This is not only my fee, but also the hush money for everyone. Do you still want to continue living in King City? Even if you're alive, if today's events become known throughout the city, do you think you'll dare to venture outside?"

"I... yes, yes, of course, you're right," he nodded frantically.

I smiled and lightly slapped his face twice before returning to Princess Michelle's side, where she had been bewilderedly observing.

"Princess, although Hendley went too far today, if today's events become known throughout the city, the dignity of the nobility will be greatly undermined. What do you think..."

"Hmm... what do you suggest?"

"I'll take care of it for you," I said, standing up straight and speaking loudly. "Everyone, I believe you all witnessed what Hendley did today. But under the negotiation between Princess Michelle and myself, punishing him this time is enough. Otherwise, it will also have a negative impact on the princess. I hope everyone can cooperate, alright?"

After hearing my words, the people around us started to whisper among themselves. After a while, Marl walked out of the crowd and said, "Fir, you're too polite. Since it's a suggestion from the princess and the National Mage, we'll naturally follow it."

"Don't say it like that, making it seem like I'm forcing you," I laughed. "Hahaha, Fir, you really don't seem like a National Mage. If all the National Mages were like you, that place wouldn't become the most disliked area for everyone to approach."He pointed to a towering building in the distance.

"The Mage Tower...isn't it?"

Speaking of which, His Majesty also said that he wanted me to report when I had the chance. I was wondering where this thing was before, but I didn't expect it to be so obvious.

"Well, so I'm counting on everyone not to spread this out."

"So, Fir, you're too polite..."

- The TV is loading -

The injured guards quickly escaped the scene with Hendley after removing the ice from their bodies.

The street quickly returned to normal business, and we said goodbye to Malta and continued our tour of King City.

"Sorry, I didn't expect you to see these bad things as soon as you arrived in King City."

"No, no, to me, this is just like a fixed plot, so don't mind it."

"A fixed plot?"

"Well..."

Looking at Princess Michelle's puzzled eyes, I thought for a moment and continued.

"Because I always feel that in places where the nobles are concentrated, some arrogant nobles will always cause trouble, right?"

"...While I can't deny what you're saying, not all the nobles are bad."

"I know that."

Thinking back to those classmates at the academy, most of them were nobles or royalty. But honestly, I didn't find them difficult to get along with.

After all, to become a leader, one must have a broad mind. While small people can make it big, they can never become leaders.

"Okay, enough of that. Where should we go next?"

"Um..."

Princess Michelle thought with a puffed cheek, looking very cute.

"Oh, right, you haven't seen the insignia of our Ais Empire yet!"

Suddenly, she jumped up and said.

"In...insignia? What is that?"

"Haha! That's a very powerful thing, let's go! I'll lead the way!"

After saying that, she took the lead and ran ahead.

This girl really doesn't look like a princess...

Shaking my head, we hurriedly followed.

"Is it okay? The person who has been following us, although I feel like he's here to protect the princess, he didn't make a move just now."

While walking, I suddenly received a message from Aliyah.

"I don't know, but that person doesn't seem to have any hostility towards us. He's just following, and I don't know if he's a friend or foe."

"What should we do?"

"Even if you ask me what to do..."

I looked in the direction of the person still following us, shook my head, and replied.

"Anyway, I don't think I can defeat him. How about you?"

"Do you have to ask someone lower level than you?"

"Well, since that's the case, let's keep going and see."

"By the way, let's form a team. In situations like just now, if we are a team, you can immediately know that I am in combat mode."

"Okay, but it's not like you can act on your own anyway."

"...You're just a fool."

"Huh?"

I looked at Aliyah strangely, but she ignored me and stopped sending any more messages.

Well, aren't you amazing?

Accepting the team invitation, it seems that our destination is approaching because Princess Michelle's speed is gradually slowing down.

But...

What's with this slowly deepening chill around us?

"It's so cold, Fir..."

Even Yaling whispered.

I looked at her, remembering that she was actually wearing armor, and then wearing a cloak outside.

I rummaged through the ring and took out a set of woolen knight's cloak.

In order to be able to disguise as anyone, I bought a set of clothes, including knight's equipment.

I draped the cloak on her.

"Is it warmer now? This cloak should be able to block the cold."

"Well... thank you."

Seeing her face turning red, it seems that the cloak is quite effective."Where's mine!" Aliyah exclaimed unhappily.

"You only have one cloak. Aren't you a fire element? Afraid of the cold?"

"You..."

Aliyah's face puffed up like a balloon, and flames burst out from her body as she quickly overtook us to catch up with Princess Michelle.

As we walked, she continued speaking.

"Hmph! I am a fire element, you idiot! Even if you beg me, I won't let you warm yourself by the fire..."

"..."

What is this person causing a fuss about...

But at that moment, the fire on Aliyah's body suddenly went out.

She looked confused, then ignited the fire again.

However, before a second had passed, the fire was immediately extinguished.

"What is this..."

"Alright, this is the most magical place in our Ais Empire, the Ice Cracks. And up there, there is a Holy princess who sacrificed herself to save the Ais Empire, Snow White."

"Huh? Snow White?"

Aliyah and I looked at each other, and from her eyes, I could almost see myself making a dumbfounded expression.

What about the seven dwarfs?