Book 16: Chapter 2
While the White Deer King couldn’t speak, I had the impression she was in a much better mood on the way home. The White Deer King was more and more excited and active as the distance left to the elven lands decreased accordingly. In fact, she even went chasing after a butterfly at one point. At night she lied next to me and fought over food with me. Those weren’t things the proud White Deer King would usually do. She never complained, but she was actually burning to visit her home. The Eastern forest in the elven forest was the place we first met, as well. Moreover, it was where she had always resided. Be it humans or deer, both wanted to go home, and both missed their family.
The White Deer King was relaxed, but she slowed down. We were finally able to relax after getting rid of so many heavy burdens. It took just four short days before we caught sight of elven guards. When the military team by the border saw me, they all revealed looks of astonishment then quickly saluted me. They probably didn’t think I’d be back so suddenly. I might’ve been an elf, and it was perfectly normal for me to be there, but my return without prior notification left them flustered, nonetheless.
I ignored the military and continued toward the imperial city. It took just half a day to enter the imperial city from there; after all, the rear of the elven imperial city was the Grand Canyon. Life had been restored to the North, but the Grand Canyon Galadriel Tribe formed still existed. The canyon still separated the North and South as well as a group of elves.
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Current time at the elven imperial capital, Duargana.
“Your Highness!”
Though their Queen went to the North, the elders weren’t surprised by her sudden appearance in the imperial palace. She was as familiar with the imperial palace as the back of her hand, so she could teleport back whenever she wanted.
Vyvyan waved her hand to indicate the elders may sit. Then, she went up to her throne and sat down. She let out an exhalation of pent up breath and began to play with her hair. The corners of her lips tugged up: “It’s so nice to be able to return home. It’s warmer and more comfortable at home.”
“You seem to be in a much better mood after leaving this time.”