Book 11: Chapter 27
There were essentially no twists or turns in the discussion with the North. I remember the discussion for the Korean War continued for many years. This time, however, it didn’t even take an afternoon.
The Queen in the North had no requests except to return home. She didn’t want to rule anything or desire any status. She just wanted to return home. I promised her that she could return home. I told her she could return to the South with us, and that I wouldn’t harm any more anthropoids.
During the discussion, I mentioned the winged race. The Queen smiled as she looked at me and asked, “Do you know where the elder went?”
“I don’t.”
“He committed suicide.”
“Ah?”
“That is right. He stabbed himself through the neck with a short sword and died leaning back in a chair. His blood ran along the tip of the blade and trickled onto the ground, creating a puddle of blood on the ground. Grand Commander, you might be surprised by that news. That elder is but a shrivelled up old man. He was very old, but he still had that much blood.”
The Queen of the North chuckled, and then looked at me calmly, “Do you know how I know so much? That is because he committed suicide where I took shelter. He died in front of me. He initially hoped to deal a heavy blow to your army here, and then continue to let his tribe rule the North. However, the person behind you, I am referring to Ling Yue, and your cannons drove him to despair. He knew that there was no chance he would live, because standing behind you was Ling Yue, who is your lover. He knew that Ling Yue would not forgive him,”
“Good on him, because if I got my hands on him, he might not have been able to die so nicely. Having said that, I don’t think Ling Yue wants to see me kill other uninvolved people, so I shall let your Leah decide on what to do with the winged tribe. I hope that she can provide me with a list of names of those involved in the extermination of the Moon Fox Tribe. That way, I will be able to mete out their punishment,” I replied with a nod, “Now, then, Miss Evelyn, please do not worry. We will bring you back with us when we return. Do not worry. I will head back as soon as possible for my Lucia.”