38 Chapter 31

Evan POV:

I can see the kingdom from here.

Now...... Welp. I forgot to bring Tifa with me and have just been wasting time.

Damn It!

Now I gotta go back and bring Tifa again.

Do I really need Tifa?

Hmmm. Of course, If all things go Smoothly then I won't have to worry about the guards.

Now I better go back.

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Tifa POV:

I Better Deliver to this news to the Queen As Fast As Possible!

The Dryads were a very old Friend of the Elves.

Unlike us Elves the Dryad's Lifespan was much shorter - less than half of our Lifespan.

And because of that, the Dryads couldn't always look after our kingdom.

One by one they fell until no one was left.

I read about them in our Kingdom's history book. They said that a Dryad's power is a hundred times more powerful than even our own Queen.

I have to tell our Queen About This Quickly!

* a Few Hours Later*

I finally reached the border of our Kingdom. People think that our Kingdom Isn't protected at all but the truth is that the dryad's put together a special type of magic. Only the people recognized by our queen can enter otherwise those people will get confused and lost.

I went Inside. Most of our Kingdom had recovered. We all built a separate housing area where we sleep for now until the original houses were fixed. The separate Housing area only contained tents as they were the easiest and the most cheapest to use.

Her Highness should be in there.

Some of the injured elves were staying here. The rest were working with rebuilding the Kingdom.

I could hear Curses from other Elves.

"Why did she come back?"

"She should just stay outside where she belongs."

"I Bet She's had a hand in this. They said she even knew who the cultists were among us. I bet she's a cultist herself and is just trying to look good."

They really don't take too kindly to me.

I stopped running. Her Highness should be around here, she was giving orders to everyone inside a giant tent so if I cou-

Suddenly something solid and wet hit the back of my head and I fell down face first to the ground.

I checked what hit me and it was Mud. Someone threw Mud at me.

I looked back and there were tons of elves there. Some were hiding Mud in their hands.

Damn it. I don't have time for this.

I quickly brushed off some of the mud from my Hair and quickly headed towards the Biggest Tent.

There were the guards blocking the Entrance to the Big Tent. They blocked my path with their Spears.

[State your Business!] (Guard 1)

They are Her Highness personal Soldier's which she trained herself. So at the very least, they listen to logic. Unlike the Other Elves here.

[Im here to discuss with her highness about a recent Sighting of a Dryad.] (Me)

They both were shocked and looked at each other.

[You shall pass.] (Guard 1)

I nodded and went inside.

This place was mostly empty - with papers lying on a table in the distance and some of her highness things from her room. There was also a giant carpet so there was no grass in here.

I could see her Highness a little bit far away having a conversation with our Strategist Leader, Rudolph.

She noticed me and I quickly Bowed down.

[At Ease Tifa. I didn't expect your company here.] (Queen Elizabeth)

[Im sorry to disturb you at the direst of times but I have Some Joyous News.] (Me)

[Really? I Hope I some treats left with me.]

[Your Highness. I found a Dryad.] (Me)

Her Eyes went Wide Open.

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Evan POV:

[She's not here?] (Me)

I was back at my mansion talking to Mia in her room. The King and Queen were sleeping in one room - well the bed's are giant enough that two people can sleep in one bed easily. And Luna is probably in her room.

[Yes, She said that she had to report back to her Kingdom. I'm really not sure, but I think she wanted to report that she saw a dryad here.] (Mia)

[So either way I'll find here there right?] (Me)

Mia nodded.

[Alrighty then. Looks like I'm heading outside again.] (Me)

I turned around to leave.

[Ah, Wait, Big Brother.] (Mia)

[Hmm? Yea, what is it?] (Me)

[Umm, the thing is that I checked the kitchen on the Main floor But... There's no food in Stock.] (Mia)

Holy Shit. Did I seriously forget to get food too? Can I seriously just Forget about this Forgetting habit of mine so I stop forgetting everything?

[Oh yea. That is why needed Tifa I did had to do some Grocery shopping in the Kingdom as well.] (Me)

Well, now I do.

[Thats okay but.... We won't have anything to eat for today.] (Mia)

Well, you could always get the Calorie Lactate Solution from Emma. You know what scratch that. Drinking a Calorie filled water is gonna be the worst no matter how you think about it. I think I'll Barf if I think more about that thing.

[Hmm. Then what can we do?] (Me)

Mia Smiled a bit.

[Please don't Worry about it. I'll take care of it, I'll just harvest the Plants and Fruits nearby this house and then I'll be able to make tonight's Dinner that way.] (Mia)

As if I'm gonna leave you to the slimes outside. Well, the Spawn rate of Hostiles is lowered Tremendously when there's NPC nearby, but I bet a single slime is enough to kill you.

[Alright then, I'll go with you.] (Me)

She was a little bit surprised.

[Umm Don't worry about it. You had to do some work too right?..... Ill hate it if I'm the reason you lost something.] (Mia)

I just patted her head. SHES JUST TOO CUTE!

[Dont worry about it. Plus, I don't think we have hung out yet. So, let's Hang out!] (Me)

Mia looked at me and Smiled Brightly.

[Okay!] (Mia)

I handed her my Copper shortsword just in case.

She needed a sheath for it, which I didn't have any clue on how to make one so I went to see Jeff.

{Author Note: Sheath is a type of cover where they put the sword when not needed.}

[You can get a Sheath from Walter the Merchant.] (Jeff)

[Thanks, Jeff.] (Me)

I went to see Walter.

[Ah, Master Evan. How may I serve you today.] (Walter)

Don't act so friendly with me, old man, I bet I'm gonna forget about you Tomorrow.

[Do you have a Sheath for this sword?] (Me)

Mia Showed the Sword in her hand.

[Hmm, I do have a Leather Sheath for that.] (Walter)

Where the hell Did you get leather?

He gave us a Leather sheath with a Strap.

It fitted Mia well. She kept the Sword on her Waist.

[That would be 10 copper coins. But for this beautiful young lady. Ill make it copper coins.] (Walter)

Is he a Pedophile?

Yea, He's a Pedophile.

I handed him 5 Copper coins and went out in the Wilderness with Mia.

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Tifa POV:

It was surprising to see her Highness leaving it all to Rudolph and coming with me to see the Dryad.

I would say It's out of her character.

It was only us two and we were both Heading to Evan's Mansion on White Horses.

We were going with the Horses fastest speed.

[Are you sure it's a Dryad.] (Queen Elizabeth)

[She introduced herself as Tania the Dryad.] (Me)

Her Highness visibly flinched.

[Did..... Did she tell you anything?] (Queen Elizabeth)

[Hm? No, I immediately left after finding out she was a dryad.] (Me)

Her Highness looks really nervous.

I guess that's normal considering how powerful Dryads are.

The rest of the journey was uneventful. I could see tons of rain clouds coming, hiding the Brightly shining sun. It will probably rain in a little while.

We finally reached Evan's mansion.

I tied the horses to a nearby tree.

[This is also Evan's House.] (Me)

[Evan..... Our Hero?] (Queen Elizabeth)

I nodded. Well, it was just a small shack before but it's amazing to see what he can do. Making a small house into this Giant mansion.

I remembered his promise of teaching me. Maybe I'll also bloom as that house bloomed to a mansion.

I can't wait..... I finally have Friends.

Her Highness took a deep breath.

[Let's go.] (Queen Elizabeth)

I nodded and went inside.

There was no one on the main floor.

Her Highness followed me upstairs to the Rooms area.

[The place is giant but also small at the same time. I'm quite surprised.] (Queen Elizabeth)

[I met her here so she should be nearby-] (Me)

I saw a Silver Daemon coming over here. I think she is Evan's sister.

[Tifa? Who's that?] (Silver Daemon)

[Pardon my intrusion. I'm the Elves Queen, Elizabeth. Luna, I was the one who kept your Parents Safe and hidden.] (Queen Elizabeth)

The silver Daemon named Luna was a little surprised but then smiled widely

[Thank you for Keeping them safe. But how did you know I'm Luna?] (Luna)

[Your face is an exact Replica of your mother.] (Queen Elizabeth)

We all shared some pleasantries like this for a little while.

[Do you know where Tania the Dryad is?] (Me)

She made an angry face. Are they not on good terms?

[Tsk. If you're looking for that Bitch she's in there.] (Luna)

Luna Pointed towards a room.

[Oh, Um.... thank you?] (Me)

Her highness expression didn't change, so I guess she's okay with it.

We both went inside the room and Luna went somewhere else.

And there was Tania Talking to some other Human woman.

The Human Woman looked like a Nurse.

Tania the Dryad saw us and asked the Nurse to leave us.

Her highness looked really nervous now.... She was shaking a bit.

[Elizabeth! Long time no see! Its been like 50 Years, hasn't it? Is that your Daughter? My! she's turned out just like how her father was.] (Tania the Dryad)

Is she talking about me?

[Oh no I think you're mistaken. I'm not her Highness Daughter. I don't actually think her Highness had a child too.] (Me)

[Dont Listen to her Tifa. Dryad are naturally naughty and try to play with other people Feelings.] (Queen Elizabeth.)

[I know that I'm a little bit Naughty, but I have never once lied in my entire life. And I intend to keep it that way.] (Tania)

Wait, Does that...mean?

[Wait a min.... Elizabeth have you...] (Tania)

[Tania.....Please.] (Elizabeth)

[Wait, your highness. Is she...telling the truth?] (Me)

I have to know.

[Your Highness? Elizabeth you reall-] (Tania)

Tania was trying to say something but suddenly a vine broke through the floor with a loud bang and swung itself at Tania.

It stopped right before hitting Tania.

[Elizabeth. You know you can't use your magic against me.] (Tania)

Her Highness was scared. Her legs were shaking.

[Your Highness... Is she telling the truth?] (Me)

She looked away.

[What's your name, little girl?] (Tania)

[Huh? Uh, Yes. My name is Tifa.] (Me)

[Tifa, Elizabeth is your mother. I'm not only a dryad that can tell other people feelings but also a good-old friend of Elizabeth.] (Tania)

But....

[I know you're confused but she's - Elizabeth, is your mother.] (Tania)