Book 5: Chapter 3


    Moms meals are still as tasty as ever. We were the only two in the dining hall. Mom was in a really good mood, because I carried her to the dining hall.


    Im not sure if Lunas scent on me has disappeared, but Luna swore that it had already disappeared and that no one would be able to smell. I was still worried, nevertheless.


    Son, I can see that youre thinking about two other girls. Mom looked at me with an expression like she was smiling and yet not, Son, dont think that you can hide anything from mommy~. Mommy knows whatever youre thinking~. Boy, I was so scared I was about to kneel down and beg for mercy. I dropped my fork and mom looked at me with a smile.


    She interlocked her fingers and continued, Son, although males will develop feelings for other girls, letting Lucia find out about your yboy adventures will incur very serious consequences, you know? Mommy wont help you when that happens.


    No, no, no, thats not how it is.


    I quickly told mom about everything. While I felt that she couldnt ept everything that happened with me during the one month I wasnt with her, I thought it was best to be honest since she had found out.


    After mom had heard everything, she revealed an utmost friendly smile and said, I see. So son, where are those two girls now? I was wondering why that woman sounded so arrogant, turns out theres an elven traitor. How dare a filthy bitch like that sully my son?! Even I havent used that method yet! Since thats the case, Ill use that method this month if you like son.


    No! That would be a big problem, wouldnt it?! Luna can, but you cant mom! Why not?! Youre my son! Every body part you have was given to you by me! Mom looked at me as her body quivered. She then said, So where are those two girls now?! Do I have to order the imperial guards to search for them?!


    Mom! They didnt do anything wrong! And one of them is my adopted-sister!


    The next elven king in lines adopted-sister is a human?! Even if you disregard the rules, there should be a limit to what you do! Son, dont forget who you are. Youre an elf! Mom looked at me and sternly said, A human bing the adopted-sister of an elf and the existence of a traitorous elf is holding a candle to the devil. Both of them deserve to be executed!


    Mom!


    I stood up and literally pleaded her, Mom, dont be like this, alright? I care about the two of them. Theyre guests here at the end of the day, and one of them also happens to be an elf! Do you not care about those elves?! They were sold off illegally! And it happened right in our territory! As the elven prince, I cant ept it!


    My voice became more and more steadfast as I continued. Mom looked me and nodded. She replied, Son, sit down. Mommy will definitely get to the bottom of it. Mommy certainly cant ept it. Its a serious diplomatic matter. I cant believe that bitch knew about it, yet didnt tell me about it, and even wanted to arrange my sons marriage. How shameless!


    I sat back down somewhat awkwardly. I really wanted to say something on Elizabeths behalf, but I knew that if I did Vyvyan would definitely switch to her insane-red-eyed mode. So, I decided to pretend I didnt hear anything for the sake of my chastity, and my freedom. Its not like its the first time theyve been hostile to each other


    Yeah, so Mom, I need to make a trip to Galle Vige. Sorry, but I cant go with you to the north. I looked at mom and continued, Galle Vige is my birthce after all, so I want to go and take a look. Also, to find out what exactly happened.


    This time, it was moms turn to m her hand on the table and get up. She looked back and terrifyingly eximed, What did you say?! What did you say son?! Youre leaving mommy?! Youre leaving?!


    No! Im not! Im not! I desperately retreated with terror.


    I almost fell off my chair.


    I desperately exined, I didnt say I wanted to abandon you, mom. I just cant go with you to the north this time. I want to make a trip to Galle Vige. Ill apany you until I leave!


    No! Mom rejected resolutely. She grabbed her blonde hair with frustration and eximed, Son, what are you going to that sort of ce for? If you want gold, Mommy has gold here. Theres no point of you going there at all. Leave the matter to mommy! Theres no need for you to go!!


    But I want to go and take a look. Thats my birthce! You were born in the pce! If you want to see the bed you were born on, you can go see it right now! Im talking about the first time I was born I hopelessly ced my hand on my forehead.


    Exining this makes me speechless too, since I always have to mention the precise birth I refer to when speaking to my moms. Thank heavens I was only born twice. What would I do if I was born a third, fourth or fifth time?


    You know what? I think its a better idea to just return this body to Troy.


    Mom looked at me and angrily bit down on her lip So it was for that traitorous elf after all, huh?! It must be that traitor that made my son leave me! Mommy is going to go and kill that bitch that lied to you now! Its just one girl right?! Ill find her right away! she eximed. I jumped up and blocked the door.


    I looked at mom and eximed, No! Mom, Im not worried about Luna. Im worried about the other young elven girls.


    I looked at mom and earnestly said, Mom, dont be impulsive! Its not about Luna, but something more serious. I must personally investigate such a serious matter!


    You dont have to worry about this sort of stuff, son. There are people more professional than you who will take care of it! You just need toe with mommy to the north!


    No!


    I looked and mom and pleaded, Mom, just let me investigate it. I saw them die before my eyes. Their blood had yet to dry when I found them. Some of them didnt even die with their eyes closed. I cant stop others from handling it, but I cant just ignore it!


    Mom took in a deep breath, twirled her hair in a frustrated manner, then held my hand. If you still mind what happenedst night, Mommy will apologise to you. Mommy wont ever do that again, so please, son, please dont leave mommy dont leave mommy Mommy Mommy wont ever do that sort of thing again she said softly.


    Mom raised her head up with tears in her eyes, like a child that made a mistake, and held my hands.


    I looked at mom, sighed gently, and cupped moms face. I wiped her tears away before gently hugging her.


    Mom, Im not angry, nor will I get angry. I understand how you feel. Its not your problem, mom. Its just that I want to go and investigate this, thats all. Mom, Im the elf-prince. I have a responsibility to go and look into this matter, I said.


    My son youre my son


    Thats why Im the elven prince.


    I gently patted moms trembling back and softly added, Dont worry, mom. Ill definitely keep myself safe. Ill definitely make sure you get to see me, so please let me go.


    Mom sobbed gently as she held me tightly. A momentter, Mom patted me gently on my back and in a soft voice said, You must you must return


    I know Mom, I love you I wont leave you, I promise.