Book 8: Chapter 51


    Goodnight, then


    Castell made a small bow, and then closed the door to her room. Elizabeth sighed. Right after she picked up the cup with her sleeping medication ced at her bedhead, she hesitated for a moment before cing it back down. She looked at her empty surroundings then picked up the long sword by the side of her bed. She coldly said, Vyvyan, if youre going toe here,e in through the main door.


    A gust of wind blew, and then Vyvyan appeared from the side. She wore an obvious look of anger on her face as she looked at Elizabeth. Elizabeth sighed. She sat up and asked, Why are you so angry? If you want to talk about the incident, I have no response. It was my mistake. My son has already finished talking about it with me, too. What else do you want?


    Vyvyan looked at Elizabeth and raged, Thats not what Im here for! Yes, Im extremely angry, but thats not what Im here to talk about! Why did you make my son kill?! Why did you make my son kill?!! I spent over ten years trying to prevent him from bing a blood-thirsty monster, like you, so why did you let him kill?! Why?!!!!


    Seated from her bed, Elizabeth looked at Vyvyan. Her anger gradually appeared in her eyes. She indifferently replied, Hes my son. I can get him to do anything I want. Isnt it the same for you? Why does my son have to love you, you old hag, and carry on your bloodline?


    Thats different! Vyvyan looked at Elizabeth and clenched her fists tightly. She suppressed her voice as she roared, I did it for my sons future and happiness. Without me, how could he be with the girl he likes? But what about you? You had my son kill. You made him turn into the blood-thirsty monster you are! Do you know how much my heart aches?!


    Elizabeth met Vyvyans eyes and fearlessly responded, Thats your heart thats aching. I, on the other hand, am d and consoled.


    You bitch!


    Vyvyan, have you not overlooked something? Elizabeth looked at Vyvyan, who was fuming with rage. She stood up, pressed her hand on her shoulder and went on, Hes my son. I want him to be the way I want him to. Thats my responsibility as a mother!


    Dream on! You still have the gall to call yourself a mother? Youve never educated him! I gave him everything he has! Im the one who gave him everything he has! What right do you have to juste around and ruin all of this?! What right do you have to ruin my child as a mother?! I wont let my son turn out the same way as you! Hes the next Elven King, not a tyrant like you!


    Vyvyan smacked Elizabeths hand away, and then tightly grabbed Elizabeths neck. She stared intently at Elizabeth with her blood-red eyes. She couldnt wish for anything more than to crush her neck.


    What do you want me to do then?!


    Elizabeth choked Vyvyan back and stared at her furiously. She struggled as she said What can I do?! What else can I do?! I tried to protect my son, but I cant! Ive tried my best already! The person I trusted the most wanted to harm my son! What else can I do?! My personal attendant hid it from me, while my personal bodyguard wanted to kill my son! Who do you want me to trust?! Who else can I trust? Who else can my son trust?! He cant trust anyone, but himself, so what other ways does he have to protect himself other than by killing people?! All I did was show my son how to survive! Were not violent! Its the world thats always betraying us!


    You dont need to teach him that! I can protect my son!


    Youre different to me!


    The two of them released each other and panted. Elizabeth looked at Vyvyan while continuing to pant. She thundered, Youre different to me! Youre a demi-god! You have mana! You have a long lifespan! Hes forever a child next to you! I cant, though! I cant protect my son. I have no way of being at his side. If I didnt make it back in time this time, my son would be dead! Do you understand how afraid I am?! Do you know how afraid I am?! If I could always protect him the way you do, Id want to give him a happy life and to allow him to be carefree, as well, but I cant! This incident taught me a lesson! I must make my son understand what life is! He wont survive if he doesnt kill!


    He can survive as long as hes with me! As long as hes by my side as my son, hell be fine! He doesnt need to do anything! Hes my only son! I dont want him to shoulder so much! You dumped your world on his shoulders! Doesnt that make your heart ache?!


    Vyvyan took two steps back then continued shouting, Im going to take my son back! Hes my son! I wont let him be someone like you! I dont want to see a thickyer of murderous intent in his eyes! He shouldnt have that sort of gaze! He shouldnt reek of blood!


    You dare?!


    Elizabeth drew her long sword, and then aggressively eximed, Hes my son! He still needs to be grounded here for a month and you want to take him away? I dared to wage a war for him ten years ago, and I still have that same determination now! How my son turns out is my business. What right do you have to decide how my son should be?!


    Vyvyan took in a big breath then formed a me on her hand. She looked at Elizabeth with a cold gaze, Ten years ago, I managed to burn your breasts, and I still can do it now, but your old body cant take it now, can it?


    Elizabeth coldly responded, Thats if you can a create me before I run my sword through your neck! Everyone dies when their throat gets pierced no matter when.


    The atmosphere between the two became more oppressive. Their eyes no longer contained any courtesy and kindness for each other. All that was left was a heavy killing intent just as when they faced off underneath the elven Imperial Capital a decade ago. Thest time, the two mothers drew their swords on each other for their son. And this time, it was for the same reason, except that the result might not be the same.


    Your Majesty, I heard an uproar Ah!!!


    As soon as Castell opened the door, he was frightened by the scene before him. Vyvyan furiously whipped her head. An iron fist suddenly took shape in the air and brutally smashed into Castells chest, sending him flying out. Like an enraged lion, Vyvyan whipped her head and said, I must take my son back. I wont allow him to appear on human soil again.


    Elizabeth made a quick nce at Castell, who pathetically got to his feet. She then turned back to face Vyvyan and coldly said, Try it. If I cant contact my child, Ill charge over the next day!


    Try it. I wasnt scared of you ten years ago, and I wont be scared this time, either. Its just a war, big deal. This time, my elves will go to war on you for their new King!


    A strong wind rose and blew Elizabeths ck hair upwards. By the time her hair blew in the wind, Vyvyan had already vanished from sight. Castell walked up to Elizabeth and looked at her feeling confused.


    The Empress looked outside the window as though she had returned ten years into the past when she gave the order for the army to march. She held her sword andmanded, Castell, prepare to gather the army. Prepare for battle. Its been ten years. Its time for the war that ended abruptlyst time to start again.