Chapter 793: The Queen's Daughter
Seeing how the Silver Serpent Queen suddenly stood up in anger, everyone in
the room inched and the atmosphere became even tense. They all
subconsciously held their breath, lest the ire got directed in their direction.
Emery, who was the main focus of this pressure, nally couldn't handle it any
longer as his knees eventually buckled and forced him to fall, kneeling on the
ground.
Seeing this, Vizla quickly said, "Just say yes, you fool! This is a good thing for
you! What are you hesitating for?!"
Emery did not respond to his words despite the excruciating pressure all over
his body. He just closed his eyes, as if he was prepared for all the consequences
that would befall him.
It was at this moment that Silva nally couldn't hold herself back anymore and
spoke to the queen - her mother.
"He has a certain sensitive matter which he couldn't conveniently reveal, Your
Majesty. As such, it would be best if this audience with you was conducted in
private instead."
Emery was taken aback by Silva's words, by what she was trying to do.
However, he was now unable to do anything as the pressure was still there,
bearing down on his entire being.
A gripping silence still prevailed in the grand hall as the queen still had yet to
respond to Silva's words. But luckily, everyone in the hall could feel the tense
atmosphere starting to recede like waves.
The queen, who stood up and had a sinister expression earlier, was once again
sitting on her throne. With a gesture of her hand, everyone swiftly left the hall
with the exception of Duke Syre and the two siblings.
The queen stared at Emery once again. "Tell me, what is this business of yours?
I will listen to it."
Hearing the queen's words, it was clear that she was willing to hear Emery's
own consideration. However, Emery was just silent. He has his reasons, but at
the moment he was still confused about what it was that Silva was trying to say.
Did Silva even know what his reason was?
It was at this moment that Silva took action by speaking again, this time it was
she who was so furious.
"Mother, don't ask him such questions!" Silva glared at the queen. "I only said
those words to send everyone else away and save our family from
embarrassment!"
Emery was shocked by the bluntness in Silva's words. He became even more
shocked when he saw how the queen's expression softened a bit upon hearing
her daughter's temper.
"Daughter, no one such as him should reject such honor! Of course, I am
furious!"
"Aahh, just stop it, Mother." Silva said in frustration while rolling her eyes. "I
know that's not it! You're just embarrassed about being rejected in front of
everyone.."
The queen seemed to want to say more to refute her daughter's words, but
ended up holding back. This sight naturally couldn't help but cause Emery to
think that what Silva said was really the case.
It was Duke Syre who interrupted the bickering between mother and daughter.
"That is not how you talk to the queen or your mother, young lady." The duke
said as he looked at Silva disapprovingly.
Silva's eyes turned to the duke before saying, "I am sorry, Uncle. But that's
what she will get for doing such a thing to my...my... friend!"
Emery could clearly see the queen took a deep sigh. It was obvious that she was
speechless by her daughter, unable to say any word. The situation had turned a
little amusing somehow, but Emery still had enough intelligence to know he
should not laugh, not even a faint smile.
Rubbing her forehead, the queen took her eyes o her daughter and returned to
Emery again. This time, she spoke in a much calmer voice.
"Young man my oer still stands. I'll accede to your request and give you time
to consider your decision. I sincerely hope your answer will be satisfactory."
As soon as the queen nished her words, Silva grabbed Emery's arms and
quickly dragged him away, leaving Vizla completely speechless. In the end, he
woke up from his daze and quickly followed the two of them after bidding
goodbye to the queen and the duke.
After the trio left the grand hall, the queen took another deep sigh.
"I really spoiled that girl, didn't I, brother?" said the Queen to the man
standing next to her.
Duke Syre just nodded wordlessly, while the queen sighed again.
"Tell me, My queen. Why did you have to go that far for the boy? Even though
he did reach the rank 8 bloodline, it is still unclear whether he can successfully
become a magus or not.. Such a decision greatly confuses me."
Another sigh, this time soft, rang out in the great hall.
"As I said, brother, I really spoil my children.. You didn't have a child of your
own, so it's understandable that you don't understand my feelings. You asked
me why I was willing to go this far for the boy? For what else but for my
daughter? I did all this just for her."
Under the stunned look of Duke Syre, the queen continued her words.
"With him reaching rank 8, I got a good and right reason to bestow the title to
the boy without raising too much question in the others. In this way, we might
be able to keep the young man here staying with us. I was so sure she would be
happy with my decision before, huh! have you ever seen her act like this
before?"
There was a silence between the two before the queen suddenly said,
"You know brother, I wouldn't be surprised if she actually lure you to help the
White Fang for the sole purpose to impresses the young wolf"
Hearing this, Duke Syre was startled for a second, it was as if things nally
clicked in his mind and made some sense to him. Afterward, however, the duke
took his turn to sigh.
"What is it, Brother?" The queen asked because she noticed the oddity on the
duke's expression.
With another sigh, Duke Syre told the queen his ndings - about Emery's
complicated condition concerning two Primordial Wisp, about the complex
situation of his lower realm planet, and the Nephilim faction within the
equation.
"Two Primordial Wisp, huh..." the queen muttered to herself. "It's only normal
for the Nephilim to not let that planet go so easily. Then, the boy really should
not be allowed to graduate without having a faction standing behind to support
him, otherwise, he and his world will become one of those Nephilims little
projects"
Duke Syre opened his mouth. "My queen, are you really willing to challenge the
Nephilims for the young wolf?"
"No. The patriarch has always been the cautious one.. Even with such valuable
wisp involved, he will not agree to such a proposition"
The queen thought for a second and said,
"It will be easier if I nally reach my breakthrough. But then again, brother,
I'm sure there is something more between them. I need you to check it out. Do
not let that boy out of your sight, you understand?"
Duke Syre nodded. "Yes, My queen."
—--
Not knowing about the scheme planned for him, Emery returned to his
residence.
"I'm sorry about my mother earlier, Emery."
"Don't worry about it, Silva. Also, thanks for standing up for me."
Emery was about to enter the residence, but he noticed how the girl didn't
move from her spot. Her facial expression looked as if there was still something
she wanted to say to him.
He calmly said, "What is it?"
Silva looked at him awkwardly and said, "We are still going... right..? I mean,
what my mother did just now won't aect our plan, right..?"
For a second, Emery had no idea what she was talking about and it showed on
his face.
Silva realized this when she saw his expression. Her face turned red as she said,
"Shopping! You idi... errr... you... you said you will come with me to go
shopping."
A look of realization appeared on Emery's face. "Ah yes. Of course, I will."
"Good! Then, I will come and pick you up early tomorrow morning."
"Alright."
Emery could see how happy Silva was as she turned and left the residence.
When he turned around, he only realized that the servants in the residence
were standing behind him all along with Ginette among them.
The latter asked if Emery needed anything, to which he replied no. Emery then
told them to get on their duties and leave him.
Before going, Ginnete suddenly said something that stopped Emery in his
tracks. "The princess really likes you, Master. You really are a lucky man."
Her words quickly reminded him, if he did something wrong at the moment.
Emery entered his bedroom where he then walked towards the balcony and
thought about the two girls; His heart truly beats for Klea and he was
committed to her but the truth was Emery still sometimes thinks about that
incident with Silva.
A deep sigh escaped from his mouth as he really didn't want to hurt any of
them.