Chapter 287: Nothing Like The Rumors
When Annalise went downstairs after half an hour or so, she found all three of the Dark Lords chatting with Crown Prince Elijah in the dining hall where they all seemed to be waiting just for her so that they could finally start the breakfast that Aunt Claire and Vladiya had prepared.
"My apologies for making you all wait." She said while making her way toward her seat between Damien and Kenric.
"As long as the food is great, the wait is nothing. And nice to see you again, Lady Annalise." Elijah spoke as he stood up to greet Annalise with a formal bow that the latter returned with equal respect.
"Nice to have you back here, Your Highness. Did you rest well last night?" She asked while Freya and Sera moved to serve the warm food.
"I have always enjoyed my stay here at your place. Unlike the rumors, this place is filled with warmth and peace. It almost feels like a long-lost home to me for some reason." Elijah replied as he took a sip of the freshly cooked chicken soup and his gaze shifted to take a look around the dining room.
A smile bloomed on Annalise’s lips as she felt happy. It was a different experience to watch the Cursed Castle turning into a home, but it felt entirely different to hear it from someone else. It made her feel... proud of her home.
"Have you settled the matter of the Portal Hall at your end?" Valerius asked Elijah.
The Mortal Crown Prince nodded his head in the affirmative before speaking - "Just like you suggested, we have appointed the High Priest as the new guardian of the Portal Hall. Only he and his direct descendants will be able to open the Portal from now on."
"But isn’t that kind of dangerous? To leave the fate of something so important in the hands of a single person?" Annalise questioned and her gaze shifted between all the four men.
Elijah once again nodded his head as if he was in agreement with her insecurities. "You are not wrong about that, but we don’t have any options with us at this point. After the removal of the Divine Guardian Beasts, the Portals have been left completely abandoned with no source of protection. The best we could do is to protect it temporarily while looking for better solutions."
Annalise nodded her head in understanding. They could indeed not leave the portals without any sort of protection. That’s never a good idea.