CHAPTER 23: A Plan

Valerie's Point Of View

I was so shocked about their assumption of the matter. "But that's definitely impossible there's no way someone would betray us". I said in frustration. "Are you sure about that? Did you forget what you said earlier, that there's a need for an Elven Kin to be able to enter it". Zero said in calm but serious tone in his voice. "But who might that be?". Eugene asked in deep thinking. "Maybe a relative who envies the Elven King?". Merleona suggested that made the others agree. "That's the very feasable conclusion". Zero stated with a guaranteed possibility. "How were you so sure?". I asked him so desperately. "Well let's just say that, I have watched anime and red mangas with this kind of plotline where there is a relative of a noble who despised or envious at them and then decided to trample them with overwhelming fear from an outside party". He explained to me that made it clear for my understanding. Realizing something so important so I just wanted to confirm. "Then tell me why is it that you said it's a relative of mine?". I asked him with seriousness. "Tell me, is your Monarch system inherited or from merit? And is it Patriarch or Matriarch Domain?". He asked as they just listened. "It is Inherited Patriarch Domain". I answered that then he nod after hearing it. "So, upon knowing that, you can't inherit the throne". He said. "Yes, so my brother was the frightful heir". I replied to him. "And now that your brother was unconcious, If anything happens to your father who would inherit the throne?". He asked again. "My Uncle or one of my 3 Cousins but since Raine is a child there's 3 candidate". I replied to his question. "So one of your cousins is a possible suspect". Kitsune says in meddling the conversation. "Why would that be?". I asked to her. "Don't be so naive, in those three theres one of them who were least favored because of ill manners and the other pretentious one, so doing such drastic measures is inevitable". She thought that seems so rude but true at the same time. Upon remembering how the other two treated me. "My other cousins are Luise and Ricky, Luise always stays away from me saying I don't want to pretend being happy about being with you, Then he insisted frequently says about him being a noble is a burden and likely living a commoner life would be best for him. While on the other hand the kind and intelligent Ricky always stays and talk to me, but he has things that he kept for himself and says that it's for future purposes so I just let him be". I said to them but then they suddenly shake their heads after hearing it. "Didn't you even become suspicious of them for what they were doing?". Merleona said as a question. "Well Luise is a lazing around but has many friends from commoners and Ricky was a gentleman but he wasn't able to make friends around the village instead they ran away from him". I carelessly said to them that made them so frustrated. "There's clearly a very suspicious thing there is". Eugene stated sighing in her depression toqards the knowledge she acquired. "Let's just change the topic, and discuss the plan". Zero intervened the conversation. "So what do you want us to do?". Kitsune says to him. "Well, is it okay for Raine to help as well?". He asked and looked directly at me. "It depends on his will?". I said tryingc to hard to compose andcalm myself. "Yes, I gladly will since it's for everyone's sake so what should I do?". He eagerly says with his determined eyes. "I'm glad to hear that, I need you hide yourself in a high place and shoot the enemies one by one". He said. "Then what would I do?". Merleona asked him. "You and Valerie will guard and stay with Raine". He answered that make Merleona disappointed. "Ehh! That's it I won't even fight!!". She exclaimed in disappointment. "You'll fight of course, the attack that Raine will make a commotion and they'll focus on you're direction and that's when we infiltrate the village". He explained that makes more sense that it will succeed for sure. "Why would I be the one to accompany you isn't it more appropriate for Valerie to do it since she's a resident here". Eugene says that has a point in terms of area. "Nah, that's possible but she's the princess, if she's discovered they'll chase her and has a higher rste of capture". Zero thought that I agreed since they want me then that's that we were not even sure if they'll let the Elves be after taking me. "That's true since the perpetrator was a Demon and a Elve then there is a very good of assuming betrayal like massacre". Kitsune stated that make me be in deep thought imagining what would happen to them. I didn't even realized that I was spacing out. "Hey! Canyou hear me? Are you back?". Eugene continously asked me as I came back in reality. "Ah, sorry I just think of something". I said that make her sigh in frustration. "Dont get mixed emotion right now, just do what you must to save your people, because you are their hope". Eugene says. "Yes". I replied and give a deep breathe. "Be a Princess they need and treasure".She stated and walked away following Kitsune and Zero. I look at Merleona and Raine and make a smile. "Shall we go as well?". I asked to them and they nod. "Let's do our best to rescue the Elves from A Demon and A Aristocrat Lunatic Elf". Merleona said and so we agreed. "And then, release my brotherfrom his long slumber". I stated with determination in my eyes. "So that I can proudly say to him, I did my best". I said in desperation. So please wait for me brother.