The bad value system is measuring values.

Chapter 72 The Curse of the Magic Mirror

He carefully moved his knees closer to Qiao Xiao, and the distance between them gradually decreased, getting closer and closer.

He could even feel the warmth emanating from Qiao Xiao, which made his heart beat faster.

Qiao Xiao looked at Shi Bozi and asked softly, "So, where did that prince go? He should apologize to you properly."

Schertz lowered his head and said in a low voice, "At that time, my mind was blank. I was only thinking about getting away from there. I didn't think about anything else."

Qiao Xiao looked at Shi Bozi with heartache and sighed, "Poor Shi Bozi, you are too beautiful, isn't that a kind of trouble?"

Hearing Qiao Xiao's praise, Shi Boz felt a surge of joy, but still somewhat embarrassed, he buried his head in Qiao Xiao's knees.

His face was as red as a ripe apple, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly, and the tips of his ears were also tinged with a faint blush.

Like a child, Spoelstra replied in a slightly coquettish tone, "Mother..." with a hint of sweetness in her voice.

Qiao Xiao gently stroked Shi Bozi's hair, like a kind mother, and the two of them were immersed in this tranquility.

The scene was so beautiful, like a painting emerging from the light of the gods, full of holiness and radiance.

Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Qiao Xiao and Shi Bozi have spent many wonderful moments together.

She always tries her best to spend more time with Qiao Xiao.

Whenever she saw his hurried arrival and departure, Qiao Xiao couldn't help but feel a little amused.

So she couldn't help but scold Spoelstra: "You don't have to come to see me every day. If you're busy, you can skip these formalities."

However, Spohr retorted without hesitation: “This is not a matter of etiquette. It’s just that I miss you so much, Mother. I long to see you often.”

Qiao Xiao gazed at him, a hint of pity in her eyes, and sighed silently in her heart: "Poor Shi Bozi, he really lacks maternal love."

With only one month left before the king returns from his inspection tour, Qiao Xiao needs to acquire the magic mirror as soon as possible.

On this sunny and breezy day, as usual, Shi Bozi came to visit Qiao Xiao with great anticipation.

He wore a magnificent cloak, looking dashing and quick-witted.

When he arrived at Qiao Xiao's palace, Daisy stood at the door to greet him, smiling and saying, "Your Highness, you've arrived."

Daisy's tone suggested that she was already used to Sybil's arrival and even opened the door for him.

As soon as Spoelstra entered, he excitedly exclaimed, "Mother!"

However, when he saw Qiao Xiao, he found her resting her chin on her hand, gazing wistfully at the beautiful scenery outside the window.

Spohr walked gently to her side and asked with concern, "What's wrong, Mother? Is something on your mind?"

But Qiao Xiao didn't seem to hear him, still lost in her own thoughts, remaining in the same position.

Schertz followed her gaze to the window, but did not notice anything unusual.

So he stopped asking questions, afraid of disturbing her, and simply stood quietly behind her, silently keeping her company.

Just then, Qiao Xiao suddenly broke the silence and asked softly, "Sipoz, how long have I been here?"

Spoelstra immediately replied, “62 days, Mother.”

Qiao Xiao nodded slightly and murmured to herself, "It's been two months... I really miss my father so much."

After saying that, she turned her head, her bright eyes glistening with tears, tears as clear and bright as pearls, yet so heartbreaking.

Spoelstra was heartbroken and blurted out, "Please don't cry!"

He instinctively reached out to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, but just before he touched her skin, an indescribable pang of sorrow welled up in his heart, as if countless fine needles were gently pricking him.

In an instant, he realized their identities, and his heart skipped a beat. His hand froze in mid-air, unable to fall, and a look of embarrassment and helplessness appeared on his face.

Spoelstra forced himself to remain calm and asked with concern, "Are you... alright?" while trying to compose himself.

Suddenly, Qiao Xiao grabbed his hand, which was frozen in mid-air, her eyes filled with hope, and asked urgently, "Do you know where I can see my father's magic mirror? I've heard that there are some magical treasures in the Kingdom of Sotoa. Could you let me see my father? I miss him so much. Please, Shiboz."

When he heard Qiao Xiao say this, his heart softened, and he quickly said, "Don't beg me like this, Your Majesty..." As he spoke, he knelt down, letting Qiao Xiao look down at him as a superior, "I will do my best to help you find this thing."

His eyes revealed deep heartache; if he could, he would rather bear this pain in Qiao Xiao's place.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiao's eyes flashed with gratitude. She gripped Shi Bozi's hand tightly and said firmly, "I'm counting on you, Shi Bozi. You must help me."

At the same time, she leaned slightly towards Spodz, expressing her trust and reliance on him in this way.

Spoelstra was in a state of turmoil, his mind churning with a torrent of thoughts:

When he saw Qiao Xiao crying, a strong sense of anger and protectiveness welled up inside him.

"Who made Mother so sad? I will make that person pay!" he vowed silently.

When Qiao Xiao told him through tears that she missed home, he felt a sense of confusion and unease.

"Does Mother really want to leave here? No, she won't."

Thankfully, she only wanted to see her father, Spartz breathed a deep sigh of relief. He fell into deep thought, trying to figure out how to comfort her and ease her sadness.

"A magical artifact that allows someone to see her father... I... perhaps I could give it a try..."

"She begged me, she needs me!"

"Fari, stop crying, or I'll want to die."

If anyone noticed the possessiveness overflowing in the depths of his eyes at that moment, they would probably be terrified.

Because this kind of emotion is absolutely taboo for them.

If discovered, they will face the punishment of being expelled from the country.

Qiao Xiao needs to find the magic mirror this month and, before the king returns, find a way to drive Prince Snow White to a dilapidated palace. This is the original plot development, regardless of the means used.

As night fell, Spoelstra entered his bedroom and quietly moved to the secret chamber behind the wardrobe.

The room was quiet, with only a magic mirror standing silently. It was an all-knowing mirror, a relic of the late queen, and no one knew of its existence except for the late queen's only child, Sipaz.

Spitz took out something he had prepared beforehand—a sharp dagger.

He gently pricked his fingertip, and a drop of bright red blood immediately fell onto the magic mirror, like a key to unlock an ancient seal.

The magic mirror seemed to come alive, slowly awakening and humbly welcoming its esteemed master.

"It's been so long, my master! You've finally awakened me! It feels so exciting to be alive again! I'm alive again, that's wonderful! I can speak again, that's fantastic!"

The magic mirror rambled on and on, but Spitz interrupted it, "That's enough."

The magic mirror immediately shut its mouth and respectfully inquired, "What caused you to awaken me, Your Highness?"

Sipoz instructed in a detached tone, "I want to use you to observe the current state of another country's king. Can you do that?"

The magic mirror responded in its deep, slightly mocking voice: "Yes, Your Highness. But before that, may I be so bold as to ask you the reason for doing this?"

Spitz was blunt: "No."

The magic mirror then let out a hearty laugh: "Hahaha, my little master, you still maintain that arrogant personality. Since you insist, I will obey. However, you should know that your blood is the only way to awaken my power. Of course, this is the most precious gift to me."

This magic mirror is actually bound by a curse, but with just a drop of blood, it can break free from the mirror's constraints, burst out of the mirror, and regain its freedom.

The ancestors of the Spoelstra were the ones who lifted the curse, but later, the Magic Mirror was resealed because of its notorious evil deeds and cunning schemes, and the curse was intensified.

It can never change the shape of the mirror.

Its fate is either to exist consciously, nourished by blood, or to fall into eternal slumber, and only the blood of the Shiboz mother clan can awaken it.

With the passing of his mother, this heavy responsibility fell on Spartz's shoulders, forcing him to become the sole awakener of the Magic Mirror.

The fate of the Magic Mirror changes with the changes in Sipoz; it must protect Sipoz's safety unless a successor emerges.

Therefore, no matter what, the Magic Mirror wants to protect Spartz.

At 10 p.m., Shi Bozi arrived at the training ground on time and saw Qiao Xiao waiting for him. She seemed to have been waiting for a long time, but there was no impatience or sadness on her face.

Schuberts approached her with a somber expression. He took a deep breath and then replied earnestly, "Mother, I have found the treasure you are looking for."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiao's eyes instantly brightened, sparkling with joy, even ecstasy.

Her voice trembled, filled with undisguised excitement, "Are you telling the truth?"

Qiao Xiao was extremely shocked because she never expected that in just half a day, the request she made that morning would be answered by Shi Bozi in such a short time.

This speed is truly astonishing.

Unable to contain her curiosity, she pressed on, "How did you find it?"

Spoelstra hesitated for a moment, then spoke somewhat haltingly, as if trying to avoid the question.

Qiao Xiao could tell that he was unwilling to reveal the specifics, so she didn't press him further.

Finally, Spohr managed to utter a sentence: "Come with me, Mother."

He took Qiao Xiao's hand and whispered, "This is a secret, you absolutely can't tell anyone."

In Qiao Xiao's eyes, Shi Bozi is still an innocent child, but he forgets that the coming-of-age ceremony in this country is at the age of 16.

The prince is already thirteen years old, and without a doubt, his current mental state is close to that of an adult.

He took Qiao Xiao to his dormitory room.

Qiao Xiao was quite surprised to find that there were no soldiers guarding the prince's bedroom, nor were there any servants on standby to serve him.

"Where are those people?" Qiao Xiao asked angrily.

Spitz, used to this, answered her question easily, "My father doesn't allow anyone else around me; it's a kind of punishment for me."

He shrugged, looking completely nonchalant and nonchalant.

Qiao Xiao knew that helping him overcome the shadow cast by his father was a long and arduous task.

"The magical artifact is in your bedroom?" she asked uncertainly to herself.

Spoelstra nodded firmly. "Yes, Mother, please come in with me."

His eyes were pure and sincere, like two sparkling gems.

Schertz's bedroom is like the most fairytale-like thing in a fairytale.

Schertz gently pushed open the carved wooden door, and a fresh floral fragrance wafted out, as if she were in a beautiful garden.

The dormitory walls were painted light gray, like a vast sky covered with a dense army of clouds.

The walls are covered with exquisite paintings, almost all of which depict various wondrous scenes; there is not a single portrait of a human figure.

In the center of the dormitory room stood a huge bed, covered with soft white sheets and blankets, resembling a pure white cloud.

A beautiful bedside table sits beside the bed, with a crystal chandelier on it, emitting a soft glow.

Opposite the bed was a huge wardrobe with oak doors, inside which hung a dazzling array of elegant and high-class clothes.

Shebos led Qiao Xiao to her wardrobe, opened the door in the same way, and openly revealed her secret without any concealment or disguise.

Qiao Xiao couldn't help but show a surprised expression and asked curiously, "What is this?"

With a smile, Spitz led Qiao Xiao to the magic mirror and patiently explained, "This is the magic mirror. It once belonged to my mother, but now it has become my treasure. Through it, you can see your father."

Then, Spoelstra slowly recited the spell that Qiao Xiao already knew by heart: "Magic mirror, magic mirror, wake up, we need you to help us solve our problems."

As the incantation was uttered, a loud yawn came from the magic mirror, as if the mirror had just woken up and was stretching and preparing to wake up.

It asked lazily, "What problem do you need me to solve, my master?" Its voice was weak and listless, as if it hadn't woken up yet.

The magic mirror noticed a beautiful woman standing beside him and asked in surprise, "My little master, who is this person standing next to you?"

"This is...our new Queen," Spohr said somewhat reluctantly.