Book 11: Chapter 42


    Ling Yue said she could help Lucia, so I needed toe up with a n to leave the elvennds. I used to consider Duargana to be a pure ce, a ce where I could take shelter. However, it basically became a hunting ground with enemies lying in ambush on all sides.


    I spent many nights by Lucias side. I couldnt sleep, as I had nightmares of her being snatched away from me when I fell asleep, and then dreamt of waking up to an empty bed. I mightve never seen her again.


    I refused to let that be a reality. I swore to protect Lucia even if I had to risk my life. I refused to let her take a single step away from me. Not happening. My trust in the magic formation Mommy Vyvyan set up at the front of the door was firm; nobody except her could enter. The issue was that the formation lost its effect if I was inside, as it had to be broken temporarily to allow me entry. But nheless, Lucia would be safe for as long as I was in the room.


    If somebody dared to snatch Lucia while I was in the room, then that was the equivalent of making an enemy out of all elves. If they hurt me during the kidnapping, an enraged Vyvyan would hunt them regardless of where they fled to. I could also say with absolutely certainty that it wouldnt take more than a few hours. The time it took to kill them would be proportionate to how badly I was hurt. The more severe my wounds, the faster theyd die.


    What about if they block the door? you ask? You think I didnt think about that?


    I stood face-to-face with Zl and Imperial Guards at the entrance with my handgun in my hand. I watched them with my cold gaze. The Imperial Guards were fearful of me, while Zl was stern. My child, I hereby order you as the elder of the Gdriel tribe to hand Lucia over to us to protect.


    I responded coldly. Lucia is my wife. I am her husband. It is only right that I protect Lucia. What right do you have to be telling me to hand her over to you? You even brought soldiers with you. You call this protecting? You are tantly snatching her! What do you want to do? Lucia is Vyvyans Princess. Are you revolting?!


    The Imperial Guards stayed mute.


    They had to have felt really awkward. They had no idea what to do, since they were stuck between Zl and me. Both of us had the authority to order them. The one who could resolve our dispute was Vyvyan, but I was certain she wasnt in the pce. Otherwise, the old geezer wouldnt be act so arrogantly.


    Vyvyan needed to hurry back. I didnt want to get into a tussle with them. He was Vyvyans father, after all, so he should have strong mana. I couldnt use magic; I didnt know what he can do. Id probably be out in a second against magic.


    I pinched my chest. My ne was no longer there. I think I stopped wearing it after entering the North! I thought that I didnt need it anymore. Vyvyan couldnt go to the North, so I didnt need it. I never thought Id need it at home!


    I have a duty to take care of your wife precisely because she is your wife, while you are the Gdriel tribes child!


    Theres no need; I can protect her just fine!


    He looked at me with an indifferent look. He mmed the ground hard and then angrily shouted, Is that right? You can protect your wife?! What are you going to do if I force my way in now?


    I aimed my handgun right at his forehead. There will be two corpses, then. Actually, no. Not necessarily two. Ill have to see how many of you I can kill before you can kill me.


    Hmph!!


    He aggressively waved his hand. Vines that appeared all of a sudden restrained me up against the wall. I was firmly restrained by the veins. I felt my bones creak. He looked at me with a cold look. Youre a little overconfident. I may not be as powerful as my daughter, but I am still an elf with powerful mana. On what basis are y(ou)-


    I didnt listen to him at all. Instead, I lowered my head, and then mmed it backward into the wall behind me. After a loud thud, I felt dizzy. Despite feeling light-headed, I mmed my head again.


    What are you doing?!! shouted Zl. He aggressively threw me onto the ground after a moments hesitation. I snickered.


    Although I felt dizzy and my vision went dark, I was still aware that I couldnt defeat Zl head on. I couldnt defeat him when he had magic at his disposal, but he wouldnt let me die. I was the only descendant of the Gdriel tribe and Vyvyans son. If I got hurt, Vyvyan would go on a rampage.


    I might not be able to beat you. Actually, thats for sure. Mommy Vyvyan did put a limiter on me, so I cant use magic.


    I stood up while trembling. I then slowly raised my handgun up and aimed it at my temple. I snickered. Without Lucia, I have no reason to live. How about we give it a try? Ill pull this trigger, and then well see how Mommy Vyvyan kills you.


    You! Dont do anything silly!


    What are you doing?!


    I suddenly heard a voice from in front and Mommy Vyvyans familiar scent enveloped me in the blink of an eye. I didnt know if I banged my head silly or what, but I was pulled into somebodys embrace before I could react.


    It was Mommy Vyvyan who hugged me. She then gently stroked my back. She looked at the Imperial Guards and Zl with anger and thundered, What are you trying to do?! What are you doing? In front of you is the future ruler of elves and my only son! Rebels will not be shown mercy. I wont even give you time to pray!!


    In just a second, a rain of ice picks simultaneously appeared overhead and below. The corridor was instantly filled with an irritating stench of blood. Vvyan didnt give the soldiers any time to exin. All of the soldiers were stabbed with a barrage of ice picks. Blood spilt all over the smooth floor.


    Vyvyan?! You!


    Zl was the only one left standing in ce. He looked at Vyvyan with an utterly stunned look. Never did he expect for Vyvyan to dare to attack. He believed that Vyvyan wouldve continued maintaining the situation between our two parties, but she got physical.


    A huge vine suddenly appeared and tightly fastened itself around Zl. Then, she pressed him up against the wall. With another angry wave of her hand, the vines slowly tightened its hold around him. Zl cried with so much agony that I couldnt tell that it was an elder who was crying.


    Vyvyan coldly roared, Ill make you feel everything you put my son through! He is my son, not your son! You have no right to be aggressive with him. Ill personally kill whoever hurts my son no matter who he is!!