Chapter 24 (2/2)

Chris could not help but feel his heart clench when he saw the Elf Queen’s haggard face.

Her poison must have flared up again. It had only been a few days since the last time it had happened, and she already seemed so haggard.

It was all his fault. Aunt Miene would not be this haggard if he were not hiding his strength.

Chris had decided that he would get rid of all the poison in Aunt Miene’s body tonight, even if it meant exposing his powers.

After all, there was nothing more important in the world than family.

“Good child, why are you standing there? Come here and sit down, let Aunt Miene take a good look at you.”

The Elf Queen spoke kindly as her love for him shone through her eyes.

Perhaps because her life was about to come to an end, but she had completely abandoned her role as Elf Queen. At that moment, she was fully devoted to her role as an aunt.

“How have you been during this time? It’s been so long since we last talked. I’m really not qualified to be an aunt.”

As the Elf Queen spoke, she picked out some fruits for him from the basket. She kept switching back and forth between them, never satisfied with what she chose.

After choosing for a long time, she finally took out a red fruit and handed it to Chris.

When Chris looked at the loving smile on the Elf Queen’s face, he felt a warmth like the sun wash over him. His throat felt dry as he struggled to control his emotions.

“What am I doing? Is power so important that you can watch Aunt Miene suffer?”

Chris asked himself repeatedly.

Aunt Miene would not have suffered so much if she had been cured earlier.

It was at that moment where Chris really wanted to punch himself dead.

Why? Why was he so stupid? He was too stupid.

You are the dumbest idiot in the world.

Chris gritted his teeth together tightly. His hands curled into such tight fists that the veins popped and his skin turned a pale shade of green.

When the Elf Queen noticed Chris’ strange behavior, she asked, “What’s wrong? Don’t you like the food? I’ll get someone to pick some fresh ones for you.”

To be honest, she was in such a hurry to see Chris because she felt that she didn’t have much time left. She wanted to spend more time with the poor child during the last few moments of her life.

He had been born as an elf in the Sacred Continent. Everything was supposed to be wonderful.

However, he did not have the talent for magic. It was too cruel, especially in a world where magic and combat aura coexisted.

Although Chris did not say it out loud, the Elf Queen knew that he must have suffered a lot in secret.

Fortunately, he had summoned the chimera, the holy beast of the elves, which made up for his regret in not being able to cultivate.

In the future, he could become a powerful warrior and become the elves’ Guardian, just like Mr. Robert, who was respected by all the elves.

“Aunt Miene, your poison…”

Chris was just about to confess to her as he took the fruit from her, but she stopped him.

“You precious child. I know you’re worried about your aunt, but it’s okay. This bit of poison isn’t a problem to me. I’m still waiting for you to get married and give birth.”

At that moment, the Elf Queen had a blissful, beautiful smile on her face.

“Come, try it!”

Under her expectant gaze, Chris took a bite and nodded enthusiastically. “Mmm, it’s very sweet!”

This was the most delicious fruit he had ever tasted. The juice was thick and sweet-tasting.

However, at that very moment, Chris could only taste bitterness in the juice that spread all the way from his throat to the depths of his heart.

No longer able to suppress his emotions, Chris reached out and grabbed the Elf Queen’s hand. The Elf Queen had no idea what Chris was trying to do, and was stunned as well.

“Here to report! We’re in trouble, My Queen.”

Chris was just about to activate the Miracle of Life when someone outside shouted in an urgent voice.

An elf rushed up and knelt before the Queen as they said with an anxious expression on their face, My Queen, something terrible has happened.”