Girl Hero: Revenge on Goblins!
Chapter 264: D92. Zhu’s Young Lady

Chapter 264: D92. Zhu’s Young Lady

Surprise, joy, emotion...

Various emotions flashed across the Snow Woman’s eyes, but ultimately, she pressed her lips tightly together, her expression turning cold and serious.

The Hero quickly perceived the change in the Snow Woman’s mood, and her smile gradually faded, with a touch of unease appearing in her Emerald Eyes.

She certainly understood that the fact she had managed to get this far with her current strength was astounding yet also worrying.

"Miss Hero, although I have a lot to say to you, for now, follow me!"

However, sensing something, the Snow Woman’s expression changed again, a hint of panic in her urgency.

Yet, just as she grabbed the Hero’s hand and prepared to leave, the wind and snow suddenly intensified, weaving into an invisible barrier that seemed to obstruct their path.

"Ah, my lovely child."

Snowflakes swirled around them, and a gentle yet mature voice pierced through the wind and snow, sounding in their ears.

A curvaceous and alluring female silhouette gradually emerged in the swirling snow.

"It’s rare for you to come back, why the rush?"

That voice carried a teasing and doting tone, like a mother jesting with a child returning after a long absence.

"Clan Mother..."

A trace of nervousness surfaced on the Snow Woman’s face, her body instinctively tensing up as she took two steps forward without a word, shielding the Hero behind her.

"Such a distant way to address me."

The figure in the wind and snow became increasingly distinct, a mature woman with snow-white skin tinged with a hint of icy blue stepped out, her gentle face carrying a mysterious smile and an undeniable chilly pressure.

"When you were little, you didn’t call me like that, following me so closely instead."

The past seemed vividly before her eyes, and the Frost Matron’s voice was filled with nostalgia.

"But as you grew up, you defied all objections to leave this Snow Domain, stubbornly heading to the human world, attempting to gain a bit of warmth as a reward by offering yourself..."

Her tone carried a bit of pity, as if she were sighing lightly.

"How long has it been since you left here and stepped onto human land...?"

The Frost Matron’s gaze was tender yet scrutinizing, looking at the face of the Snow Woman with a lot of emotion.

[Frost Matron Rank 6]

Snow King, Matron of the Snow Woman Clan.

LV: D30+50=d30(2)+50=52

[Frost Matron LV52]

Strength: 85

Agility: 170

Constitution: 97

Intelligence: 176

Perception: 151

Charm: 170

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

Being scrutinized by the Frost Matron, the Snow Woman seemed somewhat uneasy, and when she noticed the Hero’s curious gaze from behind her, her unease increased.

Just like the Sand Lizardfolk inhabiting the Desolate Mountain, this vast Highland also hosted other Demon Species settlements. And the Snow Woman was born in the Snow Mountain of the Silver Snow Domain.

Her ability to reach this place so swiftly was not only due to her strength but also her familiarity with the land; this broad expanse of ice and snow was her birthplace and homeland.

Despite some Demons seeking coexistence with humans, they were always the minority; throughout history and civilizations, only a few have had the determination to break with tradition.

In the past, the Snow Woman Clan lured warmth from humans using temptation, viewing such instinct-driven actions as making them seen as Magic Creatures, the so-called "coexistence" never aligning with their traditional lifestyle.

Therefore, the decision of the Snow Woman Archer to join the Church was naturally not accepted by all her kin, even sparking resentment and confusion.

"But you returned here anyway."

The Frost Matron’s voice was gentle, yet her eyes were as clear as ice.

"Why is that? Is it because you finally grew weary of human deceit and harm, abandoning that immature ideal? Or is it—"

She slightly squinted her eyes, her glowing ice-blue pupils fixed on the Hero.

[Frost Matron’s Attitude (Clan Mother +30, Extreme Failure -30, polluted if below 10)]

D100=d100(46)=46

The Frost Matron’s glance swept over, with emotions too vivid to be those due to her expressive eyes or her unguarded expression, allowing the Hero to accurately interpret the emotion in her eyes—apt curiosity, slightly veiled probing, and that faint, careful benevolence.

All of this displayed in a moderate, easygoing manner, devoid of offense or hostility.

Rather than the attitude of a Magic Creature, it resembled the concern and curiosity a human elder shows toward a child’s friends.

While generally lacking deep emotion, the Snow Woman wasn’t a bellicose and bloodthirsty species.

Although they assaulted humans to snatch warmth, it was merely a natural demand, much like one wouldn’t accuse someone who enjoys eating meat of being a bloodthirsty villain.

For the Snow Woman, whose nature is to crave warmth, human warmth was a delicious obsession, hard to resist.

And as survival of the fittest is a natural law, for most Magic Creatures, humans are merely part of that chain.

However, realizing the Frost Matron harbored no malice, the Hero felt a slight relief.

But why was Snow Woman elder sister so tense?

1. The True Saint’s apprentice has already negotiated with us

2. I shall not allow you to enter Ice Heaven Lake

3. We are about to enclose the Snowfield, human affairs unrelated to us

4. Prove your effort wasn’t in vain, then I’ll permit you to leave

5.1

6.2

7.3

8.4

9. If it’s that human, it’s okay♛

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(9)=9

"It seems that your years away from the clan, besides suffering, weren’t all for naught."

The Frost Matron’s gaze moved from the Hero as she recognized her as the Snow Woman’s companion, her voice carrying a tinge of gratification.

The surrounding wind and snow gradually calmed, and the silvery snowflakes resumed their quiet descent, but just as the Snow Woman’s expression also relaxed, the Frost Matron’s unexpected words made her widen her eyes.

"If it’s that human, it’s okay."

"Mother, no, Clan Mother!?" The Snow Woman exclaimed in shock.

"Ice Heaven Lake is our clan’s... should say, the sacred ground for all life on this Snowfield." The Frost Matron squinted her eyes, speaking leisurely.

"Originally, as my child, you naturally had the right to enter, but since you’ve parted from the Snowfield and joined the human Church, that’s a different matter.

"The Kingdom hasn’t governed this Highland, nor have we ever sworn loyalty to humans. Unless that Count personally leads an army to level the Volcano, we will never allow the Church’s investigators into the sacred ground."

The Frost Matron’s unrelenting words darkened the Snow Woman’s expression.

Indeed, as an Outer Court Investigator of the Church, her true purpose this trip was not to visit family but to investigate the situation concerning the White Snake and report back the intelligence.

In a way, it could reasonably be called espionage.

Emotionally and rationally, the Frost Matron couldn’t possibly let her pass, whether strictly expelling her or even sending people to hunt her down was justifiable.

Separated from the clan and joining the Church, choosing to coexist with humans, yet struggling for acceptance.

This dilemma was an unavoidable predicament faced by most Demons attempting to assimilate into human society.

It was such world-wide pressure yet nowhere to belong that almost drove the Snow Woman to lose control at the Church in the Lake Town.

"Furthermore, to let Lord White Snake recover in peace, we have completely sealed the surroundings of Ice Heaven Lake, you couldn’t possibly break through that area."

Even though she was also a Snow Woman—in fact, precisely because she was the same species, being an Ice attribute Magic Creature, the White Snake and Frost Matron had an undeniable suppressive effect on the Snow Woman Archer.

Seeing the Snow Woman’s gloomy expression, the Frost Matron simply shook her head gently.

"But why Miss Hero?" Gathering her spirits in a situation that felt undeserving of melancholy, the Snow Woman forced herself to ask in confusion.

[Hero’s Understanding]

D100=d100(73)=73

The Snow Woman looked confusingly at the Hero.

Although when reunited, the Hero indeed demonstrated strength that exceeded her expectations, it wasn’t enough to be overwhelmingly powerful; why did her mother think so highly of her?

Without understanding the connection between the Hero and the White Snake and unaware of the Hero’s encounters these days, the Snow Woman was naturally puzzled at this moment.

But the Hero, after a brief contemplation, suddenly started rummaging through her bag in realization.

Shortly, a crystal token emitting a faint glow appeared in her hand.

"So it is..." The Frost Matron’s gaze fell upon the crystal.

"While humans have many flaws, they always manage to reveal captivating aspects inadvertently, making it impossible to utterly dislike them."

Looking at the light within the crystal pointing straight to the location of Ice Heaven Lake, the Frost Matron’s expression was complicated yet mixed with a hint of relief.

"—Following the ancient pact, girl with the warmth of crimson fire, the Snowfield welcomes your arrival."

[Stream Prairie—Desolate Mountain—Fog Stone Forest—Forbidden Melting Peak—Central Volcano Region—Silver Snow Domain—Jade Snake Snow Mountain—Ice Heaven Lake]

[Hero passed the Silver Snow Domain & Jade Snake Snow Mountain]

[Hero reached the next area]

[Ice Heaven Lake LV66]

[Hero ventured into over 10 natural maps, gained achievement: Far Reach LV1]

1. Constitution +1♛

2. Agility +1

D2=d2(1)=1

[Methods to Awaken the White Snake (White Snake’s slumber: 45=Trial LV)]

1. Crystal Path (No battle required)

2. Frost Trial

3. Pollution Purification♛

4. Deep into Nightmare

5.1

6.2

7.3

8.4

9. Cure Curse

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(7)=7