Chapter 1094: Chapter 77: Godly Arrow Shocks Enemies_4
Quan Yi paced back and forth. Whenever Byinlog mentioned the Elf Princess, his ardor seemed undiminished. However, due to the assassin issue, for safety, he had no choice but to remain here, only giving the order for four Close Guards to assist Byinlog once many Guards had gathered in the palace. His mind was filled with the image of Elf Princess Xing’er, her delicate skin, her waterfall-like light green hair, her exquisite and delicate body, drawing him intensely.
The consort, who had been lying in bed, had once tried to attract Quan Yi’s attention with her body, but Quan Yi glared at her coldly, frightening her into silence.
Byinlog walked briskly into the inner hall, and bowed slightly, "Your Majesty, I have returned."
Quan Yi asked anxiously, "Master, how did it go? Did you catch those invading assassins?"
Byinlog shook his head gravely, "Your Majesty, it seems the entire Elf Clan has come forth, nearly twenty people in total. Their Magical Power is the strongest I have ever witnessed in my life. We couldn’t stop them and they have escaped. The Elf Princess was also rescued by them. I am incompetent, please punish me, Your Majesty."
Quan Yi’s expression darkened as he continued to pace back and forth, anger flashing in his eyes, but he was unable to vent it. He could not afford to offend Byinlog, for without Byinlog there would be no Quan Yi today. Even though he now held power, Byinlog’s influence in the Empire of Sunset City was incomparably large. After a while, his mood somewhat calmed, he stopped walking, and said in a deep voice, "Master, the Elves have managed to enter the Royal Palace so easily and even escaped unscathed, which is a contempt for our Empire of Sunset City. Do you think it’s possible for us to eliminate the Elf Clan and erase them from the continent?" He was inherently vengeful, and this incident made him feel greatly challenged in authority, his anger surging, only to be quelled by recapturing the Elf Princess and destroying the Elf Clan.
Byinlog was taken aback, hurriedly saying, "Your Majesty, that mustn’t be! Our Empire of Sunset City is too far from the Federation, and the Federation is the most powerful country on the continent. Although their six races may not be united, if a foreign invasion threatens their territory, the six races will surely unite to resist, and that is not something we can contend with. Moreover, the Empire of Huasheng borders the Federation, and though two mountain ranges lie between them, if we rashly attack the Federation, it would give Imperial Huasheng a reason to attack us, and then the Church might withdraw its protection. For the sake of the Empire’s future, we must not do this! I have already ordered the Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind Guards to send the message. As long as these Elves haven’t left Sunset City, we still have a chance to capture the Elf Princess."
Quan Yi took a deep breath, understanding the overall situation was clear from Byinlog’s words, but his previous grievances had impulsively made him speak of eliminating the Elf Clan. "I’m sorry, Master, I was too impulsive. Let’s do as you suggested. No matter the cost, we cannot let those Elves escape from Sunset City. Even if they are strong, I don’t believe they can overpower the fifty thousand Imperial Guards. Master, please handle this matter completely, and inform me as soon as there is any news."
Byinlog breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Quan Yi approvingly, "Your Majesty is wise, rest assured, I will do my utmost to not disappoint you."
Quan Yi nodded his head, then called out loudly, "Come, carry out my orders, let all the Forbidden Guard together remove every plant within the Royal Palace, I do not wish to see this happen a second time." The Elf Queen probably didn’t anticipate that her Magic that promotes plant growth had brought doom to the plants inside the Imperial Palace of the Sunset Empire.
The Elf Queen, leading a group of Elves and the Yan Shi brothers, had already left the palace. Although the effects of the Melody Magic that grew plants had gradually worn off, they managed to break out successfully thanks to the tall plants. Hiding in a shadowy corner, the Elf Queen kept looking back towards the interior of the palace, anxiously waiting. Ah Dai’s complete devotion to the Elves filled her with gratitude. Suddenly, Ah Dai floated out, easing everyone’s worry. The sensation of rebirth filled them all with joy. Audi spoke softly, "Let’s move quickly, let’s first leave this place."
Under the cover of night, a dozen figures swiftly crossed the barrier of the central inn’s large gate, circumvented the building in front, and made their way into the backyard. They quietly entered a room in the guesthouse through the window.
After closing the window and drawing the curtains, everyone almost simultaneously exhaled deeply. Their faces were filled with excitement. The Elf Queen took her daughter from Audi’s arms, holding Princess Star tightly, she choked up, "My baby, my precious, you’ve suffered. Let mommy have a look at you." She held Princess Star’s face in her hands, carefully examining her daughter’s haggard appearance as tears streamed down. Mother and daughter embraced each other and sobbed. Watching them, Ah Dai smiled contentedly. He had finally completed the task given by the Elf Queen, and in doing so, he’d settled a matter of his own.
