Gorgeous Jewel
Chapter IV Chapter 164

When the two stepped in through the large door of the Dance Hall. Their appearance made people's breaths stifled.

Hundreds of pairs of eyes followed each step of the two as if they were having trouble turning away.

Alice's smooth white skin was wrapped in a blue short-sleeved dress with several floral motifs in parts and a fine white stripe on the side. The dress was not so long as it reached the ground, but it was also not so short as to show the beauty of her legs. His appearance that was not enough to be said to be vulgar really spoiled the eyes of those who looked at him. Both men and women, they felt melted seeing Alice's appearance.

How could the simple appearance of Alice without jewelry seem to accentuate her natural beauty?

Some of them are jealous of the beauty and some of them want to have it. But no one dared to make a sound because they knew who the figure of beauty like a Goddess was before their eyes.

The elegant steps combined with the gentle look as well as the sweet smile on her pink lips looked dazzling. Her small face with a tiny nose and golden blonde hair was truly no less beautiful than the high-elfs in the room.

It was unbelievable that the young lady walking gracefully before them was a human.

Echidna was wearing a black and red dress. What a color that contrasts with her eyes and hair. It looks cute, adorable but feels hard to approach. Is the appearance of the little girl the embodiment of a rose?

Like a betel nut being halved, people looked at them as a mother and her daughter. Wonderful? Amazed? Or amazed? A beautiful woman who looked so young had a daughter the age of Echidna, what a miracle. People began to wonder in their heads, was he really human? He is not a descendant of our race, is he?

Alice's little secret made them mistake, but Alice did not want to beat around explaining it all. Helian herself did not ask anything about it, that was how she thought.

After the welcoming ceremony and simple speech from Helian finished the melodious and soft music flowed into the room. People start to enjoy their time by dancing.

Many nobles and invited guests from among ordinary elves wanted to get acquainted with Alice. But they are hesitant and reluctant. The sweet figure of the Goddess looked so close but hard to reach, that was how they felt.

Unlike Echidna whose eyes sparkle when looking at food. He prefers to find a chair and fill his small stomach. The children of the parents saw the little girl alone, cute and adorable as she chewed her food with her little cheeks. He looks like a squirrel eating.

The children looked at each other and nodded at the same time. They took food and drink and brought them to the Echidna table.

Alice turned her gaze for a moment to look at her daughter's state. He smiled thinly. "After all, he is still a child to me. He seemed fit to hang out with them." His mind then he laughed a little.

The thousand-year-old dragon who had once been the commander in chief and the hand of the cruel demon lord was joined by a group of small children. Isn't that a little funny?

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Alice sighed to release her fatigue as she leaned against the balcony wall.

"I haven't attended such a formal noble party in a long time. Huh...I used to never feel tired like this. I think training or fighting monsters is still better than having to hang out with nobles in events like this." He mumbled complaining.

When he remembered, his former self before getting his memory was a figure who liked to spread charm. Show off his wealth and the strength of his family. Alicia Lein Strongfort who once stood arrogantly above others used her surname.

Alice stood staring at the empty garden in front while resuscitating her chin above the balcony barrier. "It was really embarrassing when I recalled it."

"What's with that lethargic face?" Helian asked who approached him suddenly. "I'm glad you came to this country. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't know what would happen to this kingdom. Thank you for your help."

"You're thanking me too much today. I promised you before, after all, I actually quite like this place."

"really? Hehe, I feel good to hear it."

"It turns out you haven't changed apparently." Alice muttered softly.

"Hm...Did you say anything?"

Alice shook her head slowly. "Nothing." He fixed his standing position then looked at Helian seriously. "More importantly.. How are you going to punish them?"

Alice did not care about the nobles who liked it so much. What Alice meant was Daeron and Asiya.

"...."

Helian looked at the sky. He stretched his hand upwards as if he wanted to reach for the stars. "Actually, I just want to live free. I want to see the world more. I want to learn a lot of things. But, look at this kingdom and the people I love. I thought, how cruel I was when I ran away from my responsibilities and made them lose the smile on their faces."

Helian then turned to face Alice. "Know not, the Yggdrasil tree has experienced destruction. Hence, this country was quite troubled when they lost that protective fog. Living in the middle of a wilderness filled with monsters, we should always be alert to monsters that could attack the city while we were sound asleep."

Alice said in her heart. "Yes I know that. And you've fought hard until now."

"I can't see the people suffering any longer. When I was first crowned as the Crown Princess, I had a hard time dealing with the matters of the kingdom. I don't know much about what to do, I'm confused. Once I thought of taking everything off and going away from this place."

Helian turned to look at Alice.

Looking at Helian's small shoulder, Alice understood the heavy burden she was carrying. Being the leader of a country is not easy. There is much to sacrifice. Losing one or two people you love is not even the lives of thousands or millions of people.

Both of Helian's shoulders trembled. Alice subconsciously grabbed Helian's head, she patted him slowly then stroked him gently. "You've fought hard. Everything you have done so far has been great. I can see it. Because you make this country a beautiful country. You are a great queen." His whisper softly.

The sweet girl of that time had truly grown into a wise Queen.

The face to the ears of Helian suddenly reddened like a tomato. Instantly he became misbehaved "A-what the hell is that?!. Recently there was someone who dared to stroke my head." His protest.

Although complaining but in his heart he felt a little happy. The warmth of Alice's touch reminded her of her late mother. Helian took a deep breath and turned around with a smiling face. "And that's when I met Elysia. He was the cheerful boy who pulled me out of that dark hole. Thanks to him, my days became more colorful. Elysia has always cheered me on. I don't know how many times he helped me. If it wasn't for that, maybe I wouldn't be standing in this place right now as a Queen."

Helian walked back into the room. He paused for a moment and turned around and said. "I already know what to do with them. You don't have to worry about me."

His confidence has returned. Alice was relieved that Helian looked better.

At least he already knew what decision he would take for them. For Alice herself, if she could hope, Helian might not execute them, especially Asiya who led the rebel army.

"I once read about a leader who sentenced his sister to death. After he did that, bloodlust and death became something ordinary to him. He kills and continues to kill to soothe his heart. He was drowning in regret and sadness that he could no longer fix."

Helian had not yet moved from her position. He lowered his head, nervous and timid, he said to Alice. "Y-who just now. Please don't tell anyone." He turned around and left Alice.

Alice waved her hand.

Then he turned around and again propped up his chin on the balcony wall. He put on a melancholy expression as he muttered in his head. "I miss Dad, Mom and Iris."