Book 10: Chapter 21
The Queen knew that this day would come when Leah left, so she wasn’t afraid.
She placed her cup with unfinished coffee-coloured liquid inside. She turned around with a smile to look at the elder who was absolutely furious. She said, “What has gotten you so mad, elder? Is it because of the defeat? I think that the defeat is not worth getting angry over. To the contrary, it should…”
*Slap!!*
The Queen felt her head spin. She never thought the elder would be so strong, despite his old age.
She bled from her mouth. It appeared that her teeth cut into her mouth, while her face that felt as if it was ablaze burnt her tears. Her hazy eyes resembled an old tortoise taking its last intense breaths.
“This is betrayal! This is betrayal! My Queen!!! Did you not know your side betrayed us?!! I had to hit you so seriously, too!! Do you understand now?! Do you understand now?!! This is betrayal! Your personal bodyguard fled! She fled to the South, and she took our map with her! Our map! She has handed the enemy our safety and everything we have, yet you turn a blind eye to this?!”
The Queen gently tidied up her hair. She scanned the elder, who was huffing and puffing with a totally red face, with her golden eyes. She snickered, “Betrayal? I’ve already experienced enough betrayal, so I don’t care about suffering from it once more. Do you people not know what betrayal means?”
“The previous King asked us to assist you so that you could become a wise ruler. I have yet to enjoy life at this age all because of the nation and you, who has failed in your duty. You still do not understand my efforts despite that. You colluded with the sly Moon Fox Tribe, and you are now ignoring your bodyguard’s betrayal. I must hit you on behalf of the previous King!!”
The Queen didn’t respond. She just snickered with her gaze still fixed on him. She no longer had anything to be afraid of. His reaction told her that Leah had successfully gotten away. She may have caused turbulence, but she could achieve her goal as long as she could reach the South and meet the Galadriels.