Chapter 432 - 296: Bigger is Better! Better is Bigger! The Elf Mother Tree’s Small Gift
"If the opportunity arises, I would indeed look forward to meeting her."
After speaking highly of Edith, the Elf Queen added to Su Xuan, "However, this matter concerns the entire Elf Kingdom, so it is difficult for me to readily trust an outsider. Of course, I have always placed my trust in you, President Su Xuan."
"I understand Your Majesty’s concerns. Entrusting the kingdom’s Destiny to an outsider would indeed be worrisome," Su Xuan said with an understanding nod.
"However," he continued, his tone shifting, "if Your Majesty is willing to place your trust in me, I will stake everything to vouch for Edith. I only hope that you will grant her a meeting."
"Of course, the outcome of your negotiations—whether you accept or refuse—will be your decision alone. I will not interfere in any way."
"You..."
A trace of surprise flashed through the Elf Queen’s azure eyes.
She had never expected that Su Xuan would go to such lengths for Edith.
After a moment of silence, the Elf Queen smiled gently. "It seems you and Lady Rose are quite close?"
"You could say that," Su Xuan replied with a slight nod.
’Ever since returning from the Abyss, I’ve come to see Edith as one of my own.’
’Although Edith’s actions are always centered on her own interests, she has never harmed me. In fact, she has consistently brought great benefits to both me and Ivsha.’
’Besides, the Elf Kingdom needs Edith’s help to face the coming crisis.’
"I understand your meaning, President Su Xuan. I will make time to meet with Lady Rose."
𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
The Elf Queen smiled slightly, now with a clear understanding of Su Xuan’s position and the extraordinary relationship between him and Edith.
"Phew... That’s a relief." Su Xuan let out a sigh, having finally convinced the Elf Queen.
"However..."
The Elf Queen’s tone suddenly shifted. "You must agree to one condition. Can you do that?"
"What condition?" Su Xuan asked curiously.
The Elf Queen said softly, "I want you to go with Alina to the Dark Forbidden Forest and deliver my message to Paslo."
"Understood." Su Xuan nodded, accepting the task of accompanying Alina to the Dark Forbidden Forest.
"President Su Xuan, you truly are a reliable man," the Elf Queen said with a smile, her eyes twinkling with admiration.
"Your Majesty is too kind."
A faint blush crept onto Su Xuan’s cheeks at the Elf Queen’s compliment. After all, he had a hard time resisting such sincere praise from a gentle, sisterly woman.
"I’m only speaking the truth."
The Elf Queen gave a charming smile.
"Then again..."
She reached out a slender finger, lightly flicked Su Xuan on the forehead, and said in a mildly scolding tone, "President Su Xuan, your desires seem a little... excessive. You’ve caused my Elf Princesses no small amount of trouble."
"Ahem..."
Su Xuan coughed lightly, an embarrassed smile on his face.
’Of course, I knew the Queen was referring to what happened with Beiya Leila. She’s long been aware of our relationship.’
’And as for what just happened in Alina’s room... although the Queen didn’t mention it explicitly, I’m afraid she sensed everything.’
’After all, she said ’princesses,’ plural!’
"The Elf Race has a long-standing law against marrying those of a Foreign Race. However... President Su Xuan, for you, I can make an exception." The Elf Queen reached out again, her voice soft as she gently brushed the ends of Su Xuan’s hair.
"Huh?"
Hearing this, Su Xuan was instantly stunned. He could hardly believe his ears.
’I never would have imagined the Elf Queen would break the laws of the Elf Race for me!’
"Your Majesty, are you serious?" Su Xuan couldn’t help but ask for confirmation.
The Elf Queen gave an elegant smile, a faint light glimmering in her eyes. "Do you think I am the kind of person who makes promises easily, only to break them just as casually?"
"Not at all!"
Su Xuan answered without hesitation, his heart pounding. He was in awe of the Elf Queen’s boldness and foresight.
"Oh, by the way,"
The Elf Queen suddenly seemed to recall something. She turned to Su Xuan and continued, "She asked me to give you an item."
"She?" Su Xuan frowned, a flicker of confusion in his mind.
The Elf Queen smiled and explained, "The green-haired girl you met in the Dream Realm."
"Oh?"
’The Elf Mother Tree!’ Su Xuan immediately recalled her appearance.
"This is Her gift to you."
The Elf Queen spoke softly, then placed an item gently into Su Xuan’s hand.
Su Xuan looked down and saw that it was a verdant green branch.
It was somewhat similar to Viora’s branch, but Viora’s was hard, while this branch the Elf Queen gave him was soft and very flexible.
’It feels like a leather whip in my hand. As for how it feels striking someone... I could try it on Ivsha when I get back to the Guild.’
[Elf Branch (?): Striking an allied unit grants a 50% bonus to Attack Power and a 50% bonus to desire!]
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Su Xuan’s expression grew even more complicated when he saw the branch’s effect.
’Hitting an allied unit increases their power?’
’Huh?’
Just as Su Xuan was reeling from the wondrous properties of the Elf Branch, the Elf Queen spoke again. "I would love to chat a while longer, President Su Xuan, but I have many duties to attend to. Perhaps when I am free next, we can talk all through the night."
"Then I won’t keep you any longer, Your Majesty. Farewell."