Chapter 142 - Nathan ets the Elven Royal Family
Agnes Asalon:
I watched the interaction between the Elven King and the commoner, while Charles continued to discreetly admire the high elf and the commoner woman from afar. A slight movent from made him stop imdiately.
‘Slam!’ The door swung open with force, and Victoria strode in.
"I’ve taken care of the problem," she announced confidently, causing the two Evenhart won to let out a sigh of relief.
They had been anxious about the incident that could have disrupted the ceremony, and while they wanted to ensure my daughter’s honor, they knew how crucial the event was for everyone involved.
I've been waiting for this mont for four long years, carefully planning every detail to ensure everything unfolds according to my plans. This will be the first major step in bringing the Asalon and Rhiannon families closer. And now, with the opportunity to forge ties between the two princesses, I just need to move the pieces cautiously so that Duncan can get closer to the elven princess. Nothing can go wrong!
Once their relationship blossod, I would advance to the next stage.
I only need an elven heir from Duncan and the elven princess. These elves are devoted to the royal family, practically blind in their idolatry. I will raise the child according to my ideals, and then... we will take the next step.
The submission of the dukes would be inevitable, and I would take whatever was valuable to consolidate the power of the Asalon family. With control over the winged cavalry and most of the Inquisitors under my influence, and the elven kingdom falling into my hands through marriage, the third kingdom would be my next target.
Once that happened, half the continent would be ours…
They wouldn’t be able to fend off the forces at the border and resist our rising power at the sa ti.
A small smile escaped as I fanned myself, masking my true intentions from those around . It was almost comical to see how oblivious the nobility was to my plans, coexisting with assassins in plain sight.
The clever know how to seize chaos… the wise… they create it, I recalled the ancient words of our Assassin Organization, the Night Killers, founded by the Emperor Founder himself. We had acted patiently for so long, waiting for the right mont to fulfill his ancient dream. That mont had finally arrived, and I felt that my son was worthy of being called Emperor.
The growing chaos at the borders was blinding everyone, and most of the kingdoms and duchies were still recovering from the damage of the last war. More and more, the realms were relying on cooperation between us… it was the perfect mont.
As I gazed around the room, my smile widened.
lina Asalon:
I had arrived in the waiting room, where I saw the other students. The magic I possessed was a rare form of purple fire, much more powerful than ordinary flas. My older half-sister had a variation in pink and was an excellent knight—so even said she could beco an Inquisitor one day. When my mother discovered I had inherited this magic too, she was overjoyed. She always said that Duncan and I were blessed and destined for great things.
My family is vast and complex. My father has three wives, which ans I have a mother and two stepmothers. Since my mother is the primary queen, Duncan and I are the heirs to the throne, while my father's other children are destined to beco future Grand Dukes or Royal Knights. They form the branch of the family ant to act as our protectors. From a young age, I've been taught to be the perfect example, soone who represents the greatness of our lineage. However, the opportunity to study at Apsalon gives a brief escape from the pressures of nobility, allowing to be just a student—almost normal.
"Did you actually morize all of that? What an idiot," a boy scoffed.
Syvis, the elf, blushed with embarrassnt. "It’s not idiotic! It’s the history of the old empire, and this academy is part of sothing much bigger."
Thyra, the demi-human, burst out laughing. "To , it’s all just tools for killing," she replied indifferently.
Despite her violent nature, I realized that Thyra didn’t act out of malice. It was just the way she was.
"And what about you, human?" she asked, slapping on the back hard, catching off guard.
"I… I prefer spells and magic," I mumbled, feeling everyone’s eyes turn toward , making nervous.
"Who doesn’t?" the boy comnted, turning his attention back to the sword on display.
Knock, knock. Soone knocked on the door, interrupting the mont.
"I’ll be taking you to see the majesties. From there, you’ll be escorted to the stage," said an event staff mber as he opened the door.
I sighed internally.
I just ca from there… and now I have to go back. I deserve this…
Nathan Evenhart:
We were walking down the long corridor, following the guide to where the kings and queens of both kingdoms were waiting. Syvis, still visibly upset, couldn't stop muttering.
"I still can't believe what you did..."
Does she not realize the person I gave up the spot for is right behind her?
The elves who managed the entrance exam had chosen Princess lina because of her rare control over purple fire and her powerful spell, but when I used my thunder, the destruction was so impressive that there was no choice. There was no possible interference from the nobility or royalty, since the academy is neutral territory, and the final say always belonged to the examiners. Even my teacher, Adrihna, couldn’t intervene—denying my recomndation would have drawn even more attention than I already had.
"We’ve arrived," the guide announced.
I noticed several guards stationed by the door.
"Rember to show proper respect to the majesties," he said before opening it.
As we entered, my eyes quickly caught familiar figures. Besides Adrihna and Director Victoria, there they were…
"Mother?" I asked, surprised, seeing her standing beside my Aunt Margie. What were they doing here?
The kings and queens approached to greet us.
"Congratulations on standing out in the exam. We expect great things from you in the future," Queen Agnes said, extending her hand with a serene smile.
I greeted the queen politely, maintaining my composure, while noticing Thyra approaching with her usual enthusiasm. She was smiling, but knowing her, I sensed danger. She extended her hand to greet the queen.
Oh no… she's going to crush the queen’s hand, isn’t she?
"Ouch!" Thyra yelped as Director Victoria yanked her ear hard.
"No testing people's strength," the director scolded, giving her a stern look.
Right after, the human king approached , extending his hand.
"Congratulations, young man," he said formally.
I kept a polite smile, despite the growing discomfort inside .
"It is an honor, sir," I replied, shaking his hand carefully, gathering all my strength to control myself and not crush his hand.
Drunken king, damn you. I haven't forgotten what you did!
I finished greeting the human king and moved toward the elven majesties. The elven king approached, shaking my hand with a cordial smile.
"It’s a pleasure to et you, young man," he said, in a friendly tone.
His wife, the elven queen, also smiled as she greeted . Adrihna stood nearby, clearly pleased with the situation, while the elven king glanced between , my mother, and then Adrihna.
Why are they looking at like that?
"Father," Syvis said, and I quickly turned, surprised.
Wait… father? Does that an I called a princess an idiot earlier?
The king began to respond, "My dear..." but before he could continue, Director Victoria stepped in, cutting the mont short.
"Everyone, I need your attention. The event is about to start, and I’ve got students and parents getting impatient. I need the stars of the evening to get ready for their speeches," Victoria announced with a sense of urgency.
"Finally," Queen Agnes muttered, clearly eager for the event to move forward.
The director called for the other chosen students, and I returned to my mother’s side.
"Can we join the other parents now? Ryan must be going crazy with all this waiting, poor guy has work tomorrow," King Charles laughed.
"You’re free to go, majesties. We’ve arranged a special table for you. The attendants will guide you," Victoria replied, bidding them farewell.
I watched the royals leave, but my mother pulled to stand next to her and Aunt Margie. Now, it was just , my family, Adrihna, and the two elven majesties. Adrihna quickly went to the door and locked it, which seed odd, but neither my mother nor my aunt looked surprised.
"Nathan, we don’t have much ti, and I need your cooperation," Adrihna said, her tone serious.
Aunt Margie crouched slightly, looking directly in the eye with a firm expression.
"My dear, getting all of you together here like this is almost impossible without raising suspicion. We have the perfect opportunity, and we need you to work with us," she said, urgency clear in her voice.
"We have little ti before this draws attention," Adrihna added, turning toward the elven king.
I glanced around, confused by the sudden seriousness in the room.
"Nathan," Adrihna began again, "these people here are the highest authorities in the elven kingdom. You and your mother are part of us, and you're in a very delicate position because of the noble status you hold in the human realm. We always put our people first, and that’s why we cannot leave you and Katherine unprotected."
She paused, making sure to et my gaze to ensure I understood the gravity of the situation.
"If anything happens in the future, you will have our support, and it was important for you to officially et the authorities of our kingdom."
I looked at the elven king, who was studying closely. His eyes were carefully assessing every detail of my face.
"You are from the lineage of a high elf," the queen said. "You and your mother are descendants of a high elf who, centuries ago, fell in love with a human. These elves are all nobility in our kingdom, and that ans you too are part of our nobility. There are few of them left alive, and you descend from a lineage… of soone who was very important among us."
So, it’s true. My high-elf ancestor wasn’t just anyone. He was part of elven nobility, and I had inherited that lineage.
He wasn’t just regular nobility... he was definitely part of the political elite.
I understand this is significant, but what is the true purpose of this eting? Does it have sothing to do with my second citizenship?
Adrihna was the only person outside of my family who knew about my Special Eyes and the power they granted . If she brought here, introducing directly to the king and queen of her realm, then this was an important opportunity I had to seize. Perhaps they could offer support if sothing happened in the future.
I began to grasp their dilemma. Which citizenship should I truly embrace? By birthright, I belonged to the human kingdom. However, the elves valued their race above all. Even common elves, born from the union of high elves and humans, preferred to remain in the elven kingdom.
I have these Special Eyes, just like Adrihna, who possesses a single Special Eye. I wasn’t sure what the consequences would be if the human kingdom found out about my eyes, but one thing was certain: in the elven kingdom, this didn’t seem to be a problem.
And then there was Cylla, along with the secret of my Celestial Eyes.
The king continued to observe with silent curiosity.
“You have... many features of a high elf. Your face carries the subtle traits of the race, and you’re even a bit paler than your mother,” the king comnted, scrutinizing every detail of my appearance.
The queen then stepped forward, her gaze more piercing.
“May I see your eyes up close?” she asked, her tone gentle, but the curiosity in her was undeniable.
I froze. I didn’t know what to say.
How did she know? No one would ask to see soone’s eyes up close without reason… What should I do now?
Revealing my eyes, especially to soone outside my family, was sothing I had always avoided. The queen awaited my response, and I found myself frozen, unsure of what to say.
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