Book 5: Chapter 5
“So you refuse…? That truly is unfortunate because we will not back down regarding His Majesty’s matter. This deadlock will serve no good for both of our races.” Castell smiled as he rolled up the sheet of paper in his hand.
Vyvyan sat behind her table somewhat angrily, twirling her blonde hair around her finger. That was a habit of Vyvyan’s when she got frustrated. She looked at Castell and laughed coldly.
“Mr. Castell, nothing good has ever happened between our two races. The war ten years ago is proof of that. For as long as our soldiers’ corpses have not turned cold, for as long as our orphans are still alive, and for as long as the schemes you humans have for my son exist, I shall never agree. You should be aware of our nature. If you threaten us with war, then you may have just threatened the wrong target.” she said.
“I am very sorry, esteemed Elven Queen. I am not threatening you, but explaining the possible things that may happen if we cannot come to an agreement.” Castell chuckled softly and continued, “Esteemed Elven Queen, Her Majesty understands the deep love you have for His Majesty. You raised His Majesty for over ten years, so it is impossible for you to not have feelings for him. Hence, we have come up with this compromise plan to allow His Majesty have an elf wife and human wife…”
Vyvyan slammed her hand on her table hard and thundered, “Nonsense!”
She looked at Castell and angrily said, “Mr. Castell, do not think that the love we elves speak of is the cheap-filthy-carnal-desire filled and money-filled relationship of you humans. Our love is a dignified blessing from God. We will not accept any form of betrayal! Having a human and elf wife on each side is an insult to us. No one can accept it!”
“You are right. We really admire the way elves are loyal in love. But His Majesty is not an elf.”
Castell looked at Vyvyan who was angry and gently chuckled.
“His Majesty is mixed-blood. Elven Queen, you did not forget that, did you? His father is the previous elf king, and his mother is Her Majesty!” he continued.