CHAPTER 242: KILLING THE ELF QUEEN
"How long has it been since we last met, I believe the last time we met was to determine the fate of some measly race," the titan king said arrogantly, once more a meeting between the major clans were being held.
"It may appear so," the celestial king replied.
"Enough of the petty talks. Some minor clan leaders has been reported to be missing, the situation surrounding it feels like a kidnap, the minor clans has sent petition concerning the peculiar situation. Does anyone have a hand in this?" The dragon king asked, but his gaze was locked in on the celestial king and demon king.
"This has nothing to do with me," the celestial king said, a frown on his face. "Nor me, we all agreed against that remember?" The demon king said.
"Indeed," the dragon king replied, although he wasn't completely convinced by their words.
Believe what ever you want, we are saying the truth," the demon king said, shrugging his shoulders.
"Then who exactly is kidnapping them?" The dragon king asked, realizing the celestial king and demon king weren't lying.
The meeting continued, the major clans bringing their head together to figure what was going on, but soon dropping it afterwards when they realized it was too much work for them. They wouldn't work that hard for minor clans after all.
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Rebecca stared at the new servants she had acquired, ten of them, standing behind her respectfully. She had killed every minor clan leader and important figures that had withdrawn from the war, her next target the major clans.
"Now, off to the elven clan," she muttered, her next destination set.
The elf Queen defied to visit the world tree, returning not too long from a boring meeting where everyone was playing might and arrogant, the meeting once again uneventful.
"Hah, to think the cause of the last war is still repeating itself, which clan is going to be destroyed next?" She asked particularly no one.
The elf Queen felt exhausted from the situation of the missing minor clan leaders, recalling the bitter experience that had occured because of the same kidnapping, a hint of guilt washing over her, recalling her betrayal and involvement in the annihilation of the human race.
She drew closer to the world tree, placing her palm on it, she closed her eyes, allowing the revitalizing power of the world tree calm her mind.
"Elf Queen, there was a time where I used to respect you and wish I could be like you, confident, beautiful and kind," Rebecca said, exiting from a shadow.
The elf Queen looked at the intruder with scrutiny, wondering how she had sneaked so close to the world tree.
"Please, don't tell me you also don't know me too. Is that how much you guys wish to forget what you did?" Rebecca asked with pained expression.
"Rebecca?" The elf Queen asked, surprised etched on her face. The lady before her was more mature, and grown up, but there was no way she could forget the face of the young princess she once doted on, even if the princess appeared before her as a granny.
"You do remember," Rebecca said, for the first time since she had arrived in the world, she smiled genuinely, but the smile fading away as quickly as it appeared.
"You are alive? How? I was sure the dragon king threw you through a rift," the elf queen asked, confusion taking over her.
"Indeed he did, and that would definitely be the cause of his demise, showing me mercy that is," Rebecca replied.
"So it was you huh, the one behind the missing clan leaders. I believe you returned for revenge didn't you?" The elf Queen asked, a painful smile on her face.
"Yes," Rebecca replied, walking slowly towards the elf Queen. Rebecca walked freely, unafraid of sneak attack from the elf Queen, she was too weak to cause her worry.
"I'm glad, that you will end my life, perhaps with that I can atone for my actions," the elf Queen said, closing her eyes, prepared for death.
"What do you think you are doing?" Rebecca standing before the elf queen asked, her voice raced, her anger palpable.
"Allowing you take your much coveted revenge," the elf queen replied, her mind made up, she awaited death at Rebecca's hand.
"Aren't you going to fight back? Like the others?!" Rebecca questioned, the pleasure she ought to feel for her revenge no where to be found.
"No, I deserve to die. For the hundred and fifty years I lived after your father's death, I have never truly been at peace, knowing I attacked his clan with my very hands, the guilt has always been in my heart, and as elves, we are to always have a pure heart, only then can we be attune to nature or else we become something sinister, a dark elf, and I do not wish to become one, so dying in your hand Rebecca, is the best I can ask for, at least my heart will be purged over the guilt I feel," the elf queen smiled at Rebecca, explaining herself.
Rebecca, her eyes blood red stabbed the elf queen's heart with her hand, a crazed look of sadness and anger on her face.
She didn't want to hurt the elf queen, knowing she had been living with the guilt for so long, Rebecca wanted to grant her forgiveness, but she felt like that would be a betrayal to her father and a crack in her resolve of seeking revenge.
The world tree prepared to attack and defend the elf queen, but was prevented by the elf queen itself, the vines prepared for attack receding.
"Thank you Rebecca, for the swift death and also for forgiving me in your heart," the elf Queen said, a smile on her face, her eyes closed, her consciousness slipping away.
Rebecca held the elf queen body tightly, tears pouring down from her cheeks, the brave powerful lady reverting to the little girl that used to enjoy her play with the elf Queen, her heart aching for the loss.
She felt hollow, losing another person she cared about, even when it was her doing.
Rebecca couldn't hold back anymore, her contained strength threatening to explode and destroy the entire universe she was in, at the moment of going on a rampage, she was forcefully teleported towards a hidden cave.
Rebecca was stunned at the instant change in location that was beyond her control, knowing full well the perpetrator would be absolutely powerful.
"Sweet child, please refrain from unleashing your full strength," a sweet melodious voice said to her.