Book 11: Chapter 37


    I looked at the Queen and told her, Sorry, I cant let you return home.


    She looked at me with a smile. It is fine. You have already done what you promised. I was actually prepared for this, because the Gdriel tribe never changes. That is the nature of the Gdriels. They never makepromises. Of course, if you were the leader of the tribe, chances are things would change.


    No, thats not all I want to say. Leave the South. Im serious. Leave the South. This is no longer about whether you can return home or not. When I told the tribe about you, they rejected you. However, I noticed that a number of Imperial Guards were missing when I left today. Though its said that Vyvyanmands the Imperial Guards, in reality, its the Gdriel tribe thatmands them. Zl has the authority tomand them.


    Evelyns expression turned a little grim. I borated, You must leave the South and go North. You cant go to Troy City, either, despite it being my city, as you wont be able to fight against the elves representing my mom. You must head North. The North is out of bounds for the elves. They wont go to the North, so you should head back.


    She looked at me and pleaded, I I do not want to go back The North is a nightmare to me. I never want to recall the things I went through in the North. If I must die, I want to die in the South. I want to die in the sea of flowers in the South. I want to die next to my own kin. I do not want to pass on in the North in the freezing snow all alone.


    What causes you pain is the former North. The North is now mine, Evelyn, dont forget that. The North brought you endless suffering in the past. However, you must believe that the fault doesnt lie with the North, but that winged individual. I will provide you with a peaceful North, and I will turn it into the South. Trust me on it.


    Evelyn revealed a smile. I believe that you do not feel so strongly about wanting me to return to the North to protect me, right? Grand Commander, I surmise that you must want me to do something in the North, correct? Tell me. As long as it is a reasonable request, I will be sure to help you. Having said that, I no longer have anything but myself, so what can I do?


    You, alone, are enough, I answered with a chuckle.


    She saw through me. Indeed, I wasnt simply worried about Evelyn. I hadnt known her for long. I would be very sad if she died, but I wouldnt feel guilty about it. In a situation where even Lucia was at risk, I had to prioritise Lucia. As for Evelyn, it was fine as long as she didnt die. She wouldnt die if I send her back to the North. Plus, she could be useful and help me.


    Uhm, I hope that you can go to Ling Yues home. I really hope you can go there. Theres nobody at her home now and she insists on returning home. Unfortunately, I cant leave right now. If possible, Ill definitely go and keep herpany, or bring her into the pce, but I cant do that right now. I need to stay by my wifes side. Ling Yue cant look after herself alone at home, so I hope you and Leah can stay with her.


    Honestly, I am not very good at looking after another.


    Thats not a problem. Ling Yue wont require a lot of looking after. Her pride wont let her ept your help, so you just need to keep herpany. You just need to be there so that her house isnt so cold and empty.


    Evelyn nodded. If that is what you have in mind, I can do that. It seems that I do not have any other choice, anyway.


    Thats right. If you stay in the South, you may die. I didnt tell them that youre at the city entrance. I believe that the Imperial Guards are wary of my guards presence and dont dare to approach this ce. Additionally, without my orders, my guards would never let them search this ce, so you are safe. I will arrange for people to escort you back to the North. After that, reside at Ling Yues house for some time. I will return to the North very soon to handle matters there.


    Very soon. Roughly how long is that?


    At least until my Lucia is safe and sound. My sister, Freya, is in the North. She still needs to get a grasp on the situation in the North, but Freya will soon have a general understanding, and then deploy usible policies.


    You seem to trust your sister a lot. Since she is your sister, she would only be about sixteen, correct?


    I nodded. Mm, even younger. However, wisdom is not limited by age, is it? Though it is slightly embarrassing, the reality is I rely on my sister a lot. To me, my sister is my true pir for ruling the North. The same goes for Troy City. If I didnt have her, I might as well scorch the North.


    Evelyn smiled. She then sounded somewhat hopeless as she said, If the people around me were the people around you then my North would not be the way it is now. Why are all of the people around me that sort of people?


    Probably because Im a universal lover.


    Evelyn smiled. Are you talking about sharing your love generously with other women?


    I had no counterargument, so I just smiled helplessly. I cant help it. Maybe it isnt my mistake. After all, its not my fault there are always so many perfect girls around me. Besides, I always experience all sorts of tales with those girls.


    I think that you are the only person who could treat said stories as something to boast about, remarked Evelyn, with a chuckle. She stood up. I promise you to go, and keep Ling Yuepany. By the way, do you not intend to marry Miss Ling Yue?


    I have no means of giving her a wedding, I replied. But I still love her. I cant hurt my Lucia for my love, though. Lucia is so weak right now. I cant take Ling Yue there, and tell Lucia I want to marry Ling Yue. I wont have an opportunity to, either. I cant marry another woman after my child is born. As such, Ling Yue has to be resigned to being my mistress.


    Is Ling Yue all right with that? I do not think that Ling Yues dignity and pride will allow her to be your mistress.


    I know that Ling Yue must be unhappy about it, but I cant do anything about it. She understands how much of dilemma I am in over this matter, and shes also very understanding. She hasnt pestered me or forced me. Instead, she chose to help me. She was willing to return to her home. Im very grateful to her, but sadly, this is all I can do at the moment.


    Will youe and visit her?


    Of course I will. Ill definitely go visit her, because I love her. I want to stay at her side and watch over her, as well. We will have our own child, as well. We definitely will!!