Chapter 276: Master & Familiar
It took them a while, but they eventually found their way to the Portal Hall of the Capital City of the Mortal Realm, where Elijah was awaiting them as per Valerius’ request that the latter made the previous night through a magical letter.
"Will this work?" The Mortal Crown Prince asked as he tried to hide just how unsure he was feeling at the moment.
Kenric gave a light pat on Elijah’s shoulder while assuring him - "Don’t worry too much. We surely will succeed tonight."
Elijah gave a tight smile and a little nod in response to Krnric’s assurance, but Annalise could still see that he wasn’t too convinced about the involvement of the Dark Witches, and she couldn’t blame the Mortal Crown Prince at all; if it was solely up to her, she wouldn’t have trusted the Dark Witches either. After all, the dark witches weren’t known for their loyalty and helpful nature.
Right at that moment, the Witch Leader suddenly turned her attention toward Annalise, and there was a little smirk playing on the woman’s lips that almost made Annalise wonder if the woman was somehow aware of her thoughts, which was unlikely to happen.
"My lady, can you please call your familiar out? We need its assistance to get the remaining Divine Guardian Beasts out."
Annalise immediately looked at Valerius, and her man gave her a light nod in response to her unasked question. Letting out a small sth, she closed her eyes and focused her attention on the bond between her and her familiar. She immediately found the presence of the Little Snow Lion nearby, and she made a silent request to it to make an appearance from wherever it was hiding.
Several long moments passed without any response from the Little Snow Lion, and it was only when Annalise was about to give up that she finally heard from her familiar through their mind link - ’Do you really trust these dark witches? What if they ended up harming the Divine Guardian Beasts?’
’This is a deal made between Valerius and the Dark Witches. No matter their nature or ambitions behind this deal, we can trust Valerius with his judgment... right?’ Annalise responded to her familiar’s insecurities regarding the involvement of the Dark Witches.
It was kind of clear at this point that the Dark Witches didn’t have much of a positive impression on anyone so far, and their involvement was only making everyone paranoid. But as Annalise just mentioned to the Little Snow Lion, despite her opinions against the Dark Witches, she was going to believe in her husband and mother-in-law’s plan.
The Little Snow Lion responded almost immediately once Annalise was done speaking, and its response almost made her freeze completely for a moment or two - but for all good reasons.
’In this entire world, I only trust you, Master.’