One of those days after the apostles gathered and Nora was not included in that meeting, the elf realized something.
She was no longer being trusted.
To gain some answers, and to confirm some of the things, she went to meet Tia.
Once every week, every elf out of the elven territory goes to pray to the mother tree. The mother tree is a direct link to the World Tree present in the elven forest. And in Eldoria there was only one mother tree.
Nora waited for the day when she could meet Tia, and it finally came.
“Never did I think I would get to meet the Princess without begging for an appointment.” Tia, with her eyes closed and hands clasped, called out.
Nora came out of her hiding and faced the blond elf, “You are from Frostleaf clan, right?” Nora asked with her hands crossed over her chest, “I know you.”
Tia smirked, “I assume you gathered information about me so you can have something to say in this meeting?” Opening her eyes the older elf looked at Nora with contempt in her eyes.
Nora remained indifferent, “You were the strongest warrior of your tribe and someone participated in the Rogue Blood contest, as well.” Coming to a pause, she added, “I was there. I watched you fight…the only female among seventeen males. And you made it to the third round-”
“Before I was dragged out of the arena cruelly, and was reminded of how weak I am,” Tia uttered through her gifted teeth.
Nora didn’t say anything about it and allowed the other one to continue, “At that time you didn’t bother to meet me, Your Highness, and now that I am chosen as an Apostle and you are being excluded, you suddenly felt this is the right time?”
The anger and grief she hid beneath layers was surfacing in front of someone who had witnessed her misery.
Nora could gaze at how much she must have suffered after being thrown out of the contest and was laughed at. The elven society hasn’t progressed in some of the things, and Tia’s anger stems from one of those failures.
However, “You are weak to cry over it, Tia.”
The blond elf clenched her fist, and while trembling in frustration, she asked, “I am weak?!”
“Yes, you are, since you like to pity yourself. After all, if there were hundreds of people mocking you, then there were tens of those who praised your courage and strength as well. My father also stepped toward and openly complimented you, you forgot that?”
Her words took Tia by surprise, as her lips parted and she stared at the young elf in shock.
Nora pressed forward, “It was just you who surrounded herself with so much negativity that even the praises you received seemed like a mockery to you.” With her eyes turning icy, Nora added,
“Truth be told, the one who mocked you the most, is you yourself, Tia. Not anyone else.”
Tia’s aura flared, the ground under her feet cracked, and the divine essence she was blessed with, grew aggressive. The mother tree reacted to her energy; the movement of the leaves was a sign of it.
Nora didn’t show any sign of panic, as she heard, “Have you taken me as a fool? Do you think saying such a thing would heal my wounds?!”
Nora raised her brows before uttering, “I don’t know about the wound part….but yeah, you are a fool.”
*Dhak*
Before the blond elf could realise what Nora meant, the one who stood before Tia vanished in the mist, and a heavy blow was dealt to Tia’s neck—stealing her consciousness.
Nora heaved a sigh; the moment she realised her presence was no longer necessary by the deities and after considering the consequences, she decided to take this step.
Her appearance slowly changed, taking the form of the lady she just knocked out cold.
‘I am sorry, Tia, but if this concerns Ethan, then I am ready to even fight the Gods…’
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“Bring me the aphrodisiac….” Hearing those words from Eleanor, Nora barely held herself from slapping the girl. She couldn’t believe that the same girl who used to behave so considerately in the past was now making such rash and irrational decisions in the name of saving Ethan.
Eleanor didn’t want Ethan to be stripped of his position as the Emissary, and that’s why she wanted to have his child, so, because of obligation, he couldn’t leave Eleanor.
Yes, why not? There is no bullshit in it.
Eleanor knows clearly that there are several other ways to keep Ethan by their side. And if the side of Light is as pure as they believe, then Ethan would never think of leaving.
But Eleanor knew that the deities have their twisted desires which they want to be fulfilled through their apostles. And to bring an end to that only being who could cause trouble for those Goddesses, they are using Ethan.
For some reason, Nora can now see things more clearly. She didn’t know why, but in her previous life, she wasn’t able to look at things rationally.
That’s why she decided if no one came to save Ethan today, she would reveal herself and take Ethan away even if it costs her life in the attempt.
She knew that taking away Ethan would be incredibly difficult, that’s why she mixed sleeping pills in everyone’s food and gave it to Eleanor as well…however, she didn’t eat anything at all.
That’s why Nora thought she had to take this step by brute force….after all, regardless of the reasons she couldn’t let Ethan suffer anymore. She might face a fate far worse than what Emily did, but she didn’t care. She was determined to save Ethan….
…until he came.
“They are there.” Looking at the man she once hated the most, Nora pleaded, “Save him…please.”
Richard looked into her eyes before nodding, “I will.”
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A/N:- Thanks for reading. Let’s pray for…Eleanor.
