HBWnovel Chapter 119 - Meeting With The Ice Elves' Leader
Chapter 119 - Meeting With The Ice Elves' Leader
We were now inside the castle, walking on our own legs. However, we were currently tied up and held pretty tightly by two Ice Elves, making it hard for us to try to escape. The grip they had on us was firm, their cold hands pressing into our skin, a constant reminder that freedom wasn't an option just yet.
Obviously, I wasn't planning on escaping, and if I really wanted to, I could probably get away without much difficulty.
But right now, that wasn't my goal. I needed to convince the King of the Ice Elves—or whoever held power here—to help us find the Icy Lake. I had a strong feeling that Zero was after something incredibly specific from it, something that could make him even more dangerous if he succeeded.
It also meant that I needed to find him before he acquired this new power of his. After all, I had no idea how strong he truly was, and the thought of facing him at his peak was not exactly reassuring.
As we walked deeper into the grand hall, I took in the surroundings. There were rows of spectators in the stands on both my left and right. They were adorned in luxurious garments, each piece of fabric shimmering with a touch of elegance.
From a quick glance, it was clear that these elves belonged to a higher social status than the ones who had captured us. They were most likely nobles, and their eyes glittered with curiosity and judgment.
Standing at attention along the walls were guards, forming a path for us to follow. Each one stood as still as a statue, their icy blue armor catching the cold light filtering through the castle windows. They didn't even glance in our direction, maintaining perfect discipline as they stared straight ahead.
But what truly captured my attention was the massive throne made entirely of ice at the far end of the hall. It was an impressive work of art, intricate carvings shimmering in the pale light, giving off an air of majesty and unyielding strength.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Sitting upon it was someone even more magnificent—a woman adorned with a crown made of ice, her long, luscious white hair cascading over her shoulders. Her piercing blue eyes locked onto mine with an intensity that made me catch my breath.
"We're currently searching for a dangerous individual who has infiltrated the Snowy Mountains and made the Icy Lake his personal playground," I began, keeping my tone serious. "He's someone who must be captured or killed before he gains any more power."
"Someone made the Icy Lake their personal playground? Such nonsense! This human is clearly lying. We should kill him right now!" shouted one noble, his voice echoing through the hall.
"That's right! He invaded our territory without even asking for permission. He deserves death!" another noble chimed in, their voices rising in a chorus of condemnation.
The Queen raised her hand slowly, silencing the outbursts with a single gesture. "Quiet. Let him speak."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," I said, offering a sincere smile. It felt like a small victory that she seemed willing to listen. "This individual has been reported to be an ally of the demons from the war. He must be stopped before he causes more damage to our world."
"Demons?! The war ended months ago! Why does this human think he can lie to our queen so brazenly?" another noble scoffed, his voice full of disbelief.
I frowned slightly, noticing the tension in the room. Something wasn't right. The nobles were far too eager to discredit me, as if they knew more than they were letting on. It was almost as if some of them were actively trying to cover up the truth. Was it possible that they were secretly allied with Zero? If so, I'd made a grave miscalculation—a potentially disastrous one.
"Silence!" the Ice Elf Queen commanded, her voice turning icy and harsh. "Let the human speak. If anyone dares interrupt again, they will face my wrath."
The hall fell deathly silent, and all eyes turned back to me. The weight of the moment pressed down on my shoulders, but I forced myself to remain calm. There was something deeply wrong here, and I had to tread carefully. The Queen seemed unaware of many things happening in her own territory, and that could either work to my advantage—or spell our doom.