Chapter 191

Chapter 191: I can take some blame

[Back to the meeting with the forest fairies’ queen, Yumia.]

“Stella won’t use her Ultimate Skill, no matter what,” Alex lifted his eyes to match his vision with the beautiful woman sitting on the throne.

He was in quite a peculiar moment, wasn’t he? Many people dreamed of having a conversation with the queen. And now that she was a lone mother and a widow, her heart was significantly more vulnerable.

That was what many thought, yet no one managed to sneak into Yumia’s heart.

Although Alex had left some favorable and influential impression on her heart, Alex’s goal had always been Stella and Remia’s safety.

These two girls were currently his world; their well-being prevailed in his mind.

To not let Yumia misunderstand him or get too negative thoughts, Alex quickly explained his reasoning, “The queen has invited friendly demi-human tribes and their heads to your capital to ensure your victory.

But we all think about ourselves, don’t we? The kings will leverage the situation to get the most benefits. As the queen, you will make sure they don’t use your disaster too much.

And as Stella’s husband and Remia’s sweetheart, my goal is to ensure their safety. Stella will use her Ultimate Skill to protect herself and Remia. And because of that, I request the queen to give me Remia.

I will protect them both, ready to sacrifice my player’s life for them,” Those words came from Alex’s heart.

He would use all his advantages for his beloveds. With those words, Alex also exposed his significant progress with Remia, surprising Yumia a little.

She gazed at Alex with her authority and mesmerizing eyes, only to soon let a faint chuckle, “Yes, you can have Remia’s hand.”

Alex faintly blushed, not expecting those words in such a situation.

Yumia parted her lips, recalling Alex’s image during the underground dungeon’s catastrophe, “Your show of emotions had touched me. I felt genuine anger coming from your heart toward the villain. If it weren’t for you, I’m not sure whether I would’ve been able to catch him.

He possessed peculiar abilities…” She sighed.

The forest fairies were a peculiar demi-human race. Their abilities had particular uses, allowing them to pursue many paths related to nature. However, the forest fairies were at most unique class in the gaming terms.

There were demi-human tribes whose ranks would be epic or even legendary! That was why Dollar had much confidence in escaping Yumia’s skills. But even worse, Yumia was forcefully put in the head position of her race.

Her weakness was… that her descendants’ potential wasn’t close to her husband’s peak. They were strong and had more offensive abilities than Remia, yet their futures didn’t look good compared to their father’s.

Because of that, Yumia couldn’t use the elven bloodline within herself to kill Dollar or save more forest fairies. That power could be only used when her race faced extinction, her last resort.

Yumia didn’t have Ultimate Skill like Remia. She had to be more careful about her strongest skills, to say nothing of her status and weaknesses.

That was what Eva had told Dollar before he began his rampage.

“Those feelings were because of Remia… At least, partially, am I right?” Yumia faintly smiled, hoping that Alex had at least thought a little about Remia’s heart.

She didn’t think Alex would be this enraged just because of her people’s death. Otherwise, he would have been talking with her differently. Perhaps, if he genuinely thought about the whole race as his closest friends, he would make some moves on her.

But as those thoughts boomed in her mind, Yumia blushed, feeling indecent. She threw those thoughts back to her heart, not letting her loneliness take over her.

Alex didn’t notice anything as he couldn’t properly deal with older women yet.

He replied to her inquiry instead, “Yes. Remia is important to me, so I knew that the forest fairies’ death would hurt her. I also knew that your life was endangered, so I could only do my best to ensure your survival.

But I was primarily influenced by the fear… Fear of losing my beloved… That fear became an image in my mind as I stared at many deaths unfolding before me… I saw a picture of my wives dying.

It felt so real as if I had the skill to use that fear. It took over me, and I went with the flow,” Alex explained.

He didn’t feel like hiding anything from Yumia as she was Remia’s mother. It also would help with his bonding as Alex genuinely wanted to become their friend.

He wouldn’t be a hero nor someone who would sacrifice his life for them. He would be their good friend that would lend his abilities to them.

“This girl is too old for house arrest,” Yumia recalled the first time her daughter left her kingdom. Her lips curved up into a smile, “She’s gonna leave us again… This selfish daughter of mine…

As a mother, I can only pray for you two to succeed as a couple. As long as she is happy, you will have my support, Alexander,” Yumia closed her eyes, allowing Alex to check the system messages appearing in his system window.

[You have become a close friend of forest fairies.]

[You have acquired a new title; A close friend of forest fairies.]

[Your Tree House has evolved. Check a new location on your minimap.]

[You can check your new privileges here.]

After excusing himself, Alex checked those images.

In the meantime, Yumia hovered her eyes on him. She had a better picture of Alex, his class, and his personality. Of course, some people believed that too similar personalities would never make a good couple.

Some said otherwise, believing that similar dispositions would form an excellent relationship.

Those things mattered not in the Avander World.

That was because of the harem. Just like Yumia, Remia had fallen in love with a man who was surrounded by beautiful women. No, from what Yumia knew, those three excelled in looks, topping her daughter and even herself.

Nonetheless, no matter the couple’s personalities, the other girls from the harem would always add something to their relationship. Remia would find a close ‘sister’ or ‘sisters’ in Alex’s harem if things turned great between them. They would mask flaws and support each other, turning their whole big harem relationship merrier.

Yumia used to be the same, so she knew it very well.

Thus, even though Remia might be as selfish as Alex, Yumia believed these two would find happiness in their big family.

For her daughter’s happiness, Yumia had already prayed.

“The queen…” Alex closed the system; his expression was full of smiles.

Yumia opened her eyes, replying before Alex could continue, “When we are alone, you call me by my name.”

“Yes,” Alex nodded, not minding it. That’s how relationships progressed, after all, “May I know what kind of players you will invite here?

Yumia nodded, “We will focus on healers. There weren’t any rumors about players whose level was close to one hundred, so we can only rely on the residents around that level… I have issued quests throughout the kingdoms already, hoping to get as many healers as possible.”

Alex agreed with her, “That’s a good idea.”

As much as he wanted to help them, Alex couldn’t. He wasn’t close to level hundred at all, and he also couldn’t risk himself dying with Stella and Remia around. Because of her race and looks, Stella would surely gather attention.

If some other demi-human got a weird idea to snatch her, Alex would use all he had to ensure her escape to the Deathwill Castle…

He didn’t think someone would be bold enough to aim for Remia in her homeland…

That was why he believed he could only protect them!

“Will you use the party system?” Alex asked.

It was Yumia’s time to be surprised, “Party system? We can use it, and it is helpful… But why do you ask?”

“Your level has halted, matching your potential… I think residents in your situation can progress once their bloodline evolves, which is highly unlikely for the most… If they take their chance, they can develop like players just by relying on the system.

I can cheat the system with my class, though,” Alex broadly smiled, “I am not sure whether it will work, but maybe you will be able to level up with me in your party. You will gain more position in the demi-human kingdom if you level up, won’t you?”

Yumia’s heart jumped in her chest. She was so shocked about that ability that she thought her heart hopped off her chest! If it didn’t, then at least her chest bounced a few times from her shock!

Nonetheless, she quickly composed herself, “If you can truly achieve such a feat, we will be forever grateful to you, Alexander.”

“Just Alex is fine,” the husband chuckled.

Yumia reciprocated his smile, “If I level up, people will question me, though. You also shouldn’t casually mention it to anyone.”

“I am aware of it,” Alex nodded.

Yumia couldn’t help but genuinely curve her lips up, feeling too much relief and even excitement, “There’s disaster brewing at my house’s doors, yet I feel excited like in my younger days…

Should I blame your charm, Alex?” the queen asked a little playfully.

Alex wasn’t prepared for such a tone. He quickly regained his composure as he had already bedded two mature beauties. He shouldn’t so easily lose himself before every older girl.

However, it was reassuring that Yumia could smile despite such a threat in her capital. Alex felt a sense of satisfaction and achievement as he was the reason for her relief and heart’s peace.

He smiled, “If that can help you, I can take some blame. Let it bode well for our in-law’s future.”

“Haha~~” Yumia grinned, “Then I will keep you in my abode for a little more. Have you played chess before?”

“Yes,” Alex chuckled, following the queen to her room.