Chapter 113: The Mourner and the Poet
To truly understand another party, the best method was to dispatch specialists to analyze that party's behavior.
But the elves no longer had that luxury. Thus, Naya, acting as Ambrose's messenger, was swiftly escorted to the royal palace for a direct audience with the Elf Queen and the former king.
Catherine requested, "You have seen that lich. Tell me what he was like."
Naya thought for a moment, then said with sudden agitation, "That lich… is not human at all."
The remark made Catherine frown. Had the child been tortured to the point of mental trauma? Her words made little sense.
Naya seemed to realize that she had spoken nonsense and hurried to explain. "Your Majesty, that lich is terrifying. He seemed able to read other people's thoughts. Though I did not say a single word, he guessed everything."
Upon thinking of Ambrose, Naya began to tremble.
Catherine spoke gently. "My child, do not be afraid. You are safe here. No matter how dreadful that lich may be, he cannot harm you."
Catherine's voice had a soothing quality, and Naya soon calmed down. Filled with guilt, she continued, "I am sorry, Your Majesty. That lich saw through our strategic plans. This is my fault."