Chapter 234

September 19, 2028

Two months have already passed since the incident in Rio, the world started to get peaceful again. Although that peace would slightly shatter, four hours from now, the 15th batch of Awakening would return. The anticipated Evolution Stone would appear again and the Hunters were getting ready to steal it. Evolution Stone is a powerful Item that could bring another Skill, everybody wanted it.

"Phew... this is tiring."

Belle just recently came out of the meeting room. Right after the end of the battle in Brazil, Princess Belle announced that Niña was not wanted criminal anymore. She lifted the death penalty and gave Niña the freedom that she wanted, Belle had some grudge but she decided to let things be. This was all for the better, Niña would do her best to protect Mikael. Her announcement was not welcome by most of the Elves, especially the Thirteen Elders of the Elven Kingdom. Half of them disagree with her decision, but when Belle explained to them that this was part of her Vision, they begrudgingly accept it. Her Vision could see a glimpse of the future and they witnessed how Princess Belle used her power to save their brethren.

The Elves gritted their teeth and acknowledged her command, Princess Belle is the only High-Elf and she had the right to command them. They couldn't avenge Princess Celine's death, they swallowed their dissatisfaction and bowed their heads. 

While walking, Princess Belle sighed. She just got out of the meeting room to further develop the standings of their lives. Numerous humans wanted to live in the kingdom, it was not a problem but they had to prepare accommodation. Some Elves wanted to marry humans or other demihumans, it was not a problem either, all she had to do was give the approval. However, when stuff started piling up, that's where the problem started showing. Princess Belle didn't have time to rest, she had many things to do.

"And the real problem…"

Princess Belle had to save someone, the woman was part of Mikael's life but not important… as of now.

'She will become… I hope that situation won't happen, it's too hassle to have a lot of competitors.'

She thought and sighed again, Elder Siegh and the Elves behind her heard her sigh.

"Your Highness, if you want I'll be the one to manage the construction of the new residence area, I may not have an Earth Element but I can still manage it."

Elder Siegh offered his help, he thought that Princess Belle was exhausted because of too much work. To ease her burden, Elder Siegh decided to take action and helped her. He already put his trust in her, Elder Siegh witnessed how her Vision minimized the damage when the Methuselahs attacked. If not for her plan, perhaps the world was still fighting the Methuselahs right now. Especially the Manticore, Elder Siegh recalled that abomination, he couldn't kill it despite using all his mana.

"Thank you Elder, although I intend to ask you to manage it anyway."

Princess chuckled and massaged her temples. Knowing too much was hard for her, every day she was always stressed.

'Ah, I want to see Mikael!'

She screamed deep inside her. Princess Belle could see Mikael using her Vision but it was not enough. Now that she met Mikael in real life, her craving escalated and wanted to touch him. The kiss that she gave still linger in her mind, it was too bad that Mikael was unconscious while she did it. Belle blushed and hide her face using her silver hair.

"It's fine your Highness, you can ask me anything."

Elder Siegh didn't see Belle's reaction, all he thought was that Princess Belle was stressed so she massaged her head and hide her face. He was delighted to be used by the Princess.

Actually, after the battle, Elder Siegh realized that Mikael was the one who killed the Manticore, he was shocked about it. However, the most part that he was surprised by was the damage. Because of Princess Belle's plan, the damage of the battle was contained. With the help of the Elves closing the rift and with his fog blocking the vision of the enemies, they minimize the damage. Elder Siegh was in awe while learning it, he realized the greatness of their Princess. Her unique power as a High-Elf was true to its ability. This further solidified and his loyalty, and this was the reason why the other Elders agreed to Belle's command of setting Niña free from sin.

They believed that the Princess had a valid reason why she did it. They try to ask her about it but Belle remained quiet about her Vision, she didn't want to worsen the future.

"Thank you again Elder Siegh."

"It's nothing much Your Highness."

Princess Belle reached the hallway where her room was, she nodded and left them. Elder Siegh and the Elves bowed their heads, some of them remain to protect her in case something happened to the Princess, especially the maids, their duty was to help the Princess. Belle reached her room and greeted the guards, the guards opened the room.

"I don't want anyone to disturb me."

"Yes, your Highness!"

The guards and the maids bowed their heads and remain in the hallway. They continue standing near the room in case the Princess called them.

Princess Belle entered the room and inhaled deeply, she was too tired. Managing the kingdom was not easy, but she must do it, for the betterment.

It was good that she was not wearing any corset or special dress, she could immediately lay on the bed. She stretched her shoulders and yawned, she took out her crown and put it on the furniture. She didn't wait and quickly jumped to the soft mattress. Her body lay down and she closed her eyes, she was excited to see(stalk) Mikael. However, her senses kicked in before she could even activate her Vision.

"I see… so you decided to visit me. Although I'm surprised that you infiltrate the palace again."

Before she could cast her Vision, a cold blade touched her cheek. Princess Belle set her eyes at the woman who was on top of her. Niña was glaring while putting her dagger on her cheek. She didn't cut her, not yet.

Niña wanted to know why Princess Belle, the leader of the Elves, decided to stop pursuing her. Aside from that, she wanted to know why this woman saved Mikael's life. Even now, Mikael still believed that Niña was the one who saved him.

"Nice to meet you again, Niña Hasvolge."

Belle's lips curled up, her green eyes stared at the woman who was wearing a mask.