Meanwhile, news spread throughout Sion City and the other four nations that Glacier's daughter had been found, and that Glacier was an SS Ranker. At the same time, news of SCAE's arrival in Sion resurfaced.
For a long time, Glacier had been known as the second strongest human. However, no one in the world was aware of his rank. What they did know was that his strength was beyond the understanding of humans. And his power was equal to Otiz's. Therefore, he was ranked second as the strongest.
"Young Master, please accept our interview."
"Young Master Glacier, is it true that your daughter has been found? After so many years?"
"Young master, do you have any information on the whereabouts of SCAE? It is said that she is currently in Sion City on her way to Oasis Academy. However, the Dean stated that he knows nothing about it. And there's no news about her whereabouts."
Everyone wants to meet the legendary SCAE. But there's no news about her, and rumor started spreading that she's not in Oasis either.
"What do you think of this young master Glacier?"
"Young master, since you are ranked as the second strongest person in the world, are you going to join forces with the other empires to fight against the demonic beasts that have invaded the border of the Skyland Empire?" a certain reporter asked.
The Skyland Empire has been dealing with demonic beasts that have been trying to take over the city, and the emperor of the Skyland Empire has summoned thousands of rankers to help them protecting the border.
The emperor naturally wanted all top ten strongest to come. But he knew that would be impossible, as they were not people who followed anyone's orders.
Reporters swarmed Glacier with endless questions, never giving him a break. There was no space for him to pass through. The place was filled with reporters. They were scattered everywhere.
"Young Master Glacier, have you met your daughter yet?'"
"Young Master Glacier, it's been months since your daughter was found, but none of the Pearl family members have confirmed anything. Is it because Old Master Skyrio refuses to recognize her as a Pearl Family member?"
Surrounded by reporters, Glacier stood at the entrance of the Pearl Corporation. He was irritated by the reporter's last question.
"...? Grandpa doesn't recognize Aella as family member. What a nerve!"
The Pearls are known throughout the Five Realms and other continents and countries as one of the most powerful and influential families. To insinuate such a thing was the same as wanting to damage Aella's reputation.
Frowning, he walked towards the reporters. His cold eyes swept over the crowd.
People are quite bold these days... .... I see you no longer fear death. Glacier's voice was deep and commanding as his stunning golden eyes scanned the crowd.
Everyone watched as the sunlight shone off his body, and every move he made and every step he took seemed to carry the Storm. He radiated an elegant, yet masculine and glorious aura.
Somehow, inexplicably, everyone held their breath. Their eyes were wide open. They had completely forgotten what kind of man Glacier was. They had rushed in front of his company, bombarding him with questions without thinking of the consequences.
They knew that Glacier never showed his family in public. The only time he spoke about his family was on his wedding day and the day his wife and daughter disappeared.
Expecting the worst, they gulped in fear.
"Garen, go handle this. I'm busy". He ordered to his secretary. Then he turned his back and entered the company.
"Yes, boss."
Garen, who was left standing alone outside, went to the reporters who kept asking about Aella. "Please refrain from asking regarding the young miss." He then looked at the reporter who early had commented on Aella and Pearl's relationship. He adjusted his glasses "Hopefully, there won't be a second time," he instructed, to which the reporter quickly nodded his head in disbelief.
An uneasy silence fell over the place. All the reporters stood like statues, not making a single sound.
'The young master is in a good mood today. Even these reporters were saved from him,'' Garen thought.
" Well, it's no wonder, right. They CEO is trying his best to win his daughter's affection, if these people go around spreading unnecessary rumors, the young lady won't want to have anything to do with Young Master Glacier.
Garen remembered what Hyacinth had told him.
"Aella and Uncle are the same." He had to tell Garen.
Hyacinth told him: "Aella's temperament is like Uncle Glacier's". That is why he has to be careful with what he is doing.
Hyacinth also pointed out that the Young Miss was so strong that even the Pearl family wouldn't mess with her. So, he had to be cautious not to offend her.
Listening to what Hyacinth told him about Aella, Garen became curious. He couldn't wait to meet the young lady.
Garen walked into the company building. He and some of the employers took the elevator.
Ding! The elevator stopped in the basement. They met up with Glacier in the employers parking lot. And then in silence everyone walked all the way to their CEO's parking space.
"The young master seems to be in a good mood these days thanks to her hehe"
"He spent his time planning and scheming how to approach Aella" an employe said as they walked behind Glacier
It was the first time he and everyone in the company had seen him so happy. At first, everyone thought they were hallucinating. It was impossible for their cold-blooded boss to go around asking for ideas on what to buy for a daughter or where they as parents take their children when they go out.
But thanks to this, all of those who had been afraid of Glacier were beginning to feel more at ease around him.
Garen remembered. He had asked him about Aella. It was the first time he had ever seen the young master talk so much, and he did it all day long.
"My daughter is the most beautiful girl in the world".
"My daughter is extremely talented and extremely beautiful".
"My daughter resembles me more than her mother.
My daughter is this, my daughter is that.
If Hyacinth hadn't told him that Aella was just as cold and intimidating as Glacier, he would have thought she was someone innocent and easy to get close to because of the way the young master talked about her.
Garen let out a sigh.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
"Garen!"
Glacier's deep voice broke the intense silence.
"Y-yes CEO."
Did I say something wrong,' Garen thought, his heart pounding so hard out of fear that he thought it was going to stop beating at any moment.
The whole crowd of employers in the company fell silent in anticipation of what Glacier would have to say.
"Princess," Glacier said.
They were stunned, "Huh?"
Everyone had a confused look on their faces as they tried to guess what his meaning was.
"Princess what...?" They all said mentally.
"You have to refer to my daughter as Princess. 'Young Miss is too ordinary." Glacier said coldly to all of them before he walked over to his car. "No....maybe Angel is better!" Glacier was in deep thought as he arrived at his car.
Everyone looked at him wide-eyed and thought the same: "It seems our mighty CEO is an overprotective and spoiling father.
Garen recovered from his surprise and followed Glacier to the car.
No wonder the young master had bought two pastry shops. And built an amusement park.
"It was all for the young miss...ahhh, I mean princess~".
"He said to refer to her as Angel, Garen!" one of the employers yelled at Garen who was already going inside the car, reminding him.
"Oh yes yes Angel..." Garen couldn't stop laughing.