The Elf King couldn't help but look serious when he heard Lumina's somewhat ridiculous words. He looked at her solemnly and advised her in a heavy tone.
"Lumina, you must understand that you are going to the Dragon Clan to marry. If you return, how will you explain to the Dragon Clan? The relationship between the two clans will deteriorate. Even if you escape, you will be hated and cursed by the elders and people of the Elf Clan. Then, even I, your father and the Elf King, will not be able to protect you."
Obviously, even if the Elf King feels guilty about what he owes Lumina, he will not allow Lumina to do whatever she wants when it comes to the interests of the elves.
These words were both an advice to Lumina and a secret warning to her not to mess around with the relationship between the two tribes and to just go for the marriage honestly.
Lumina naturally understood the implication of his words. If she sneaked back and destroyed the relationship between the two tribes, the Elf King would not only not protect her, but would also severely punish her in order to give an explanation to the Dragon Tribe.
"Father, have you ever considered that the Queen's family is becoming increasingly presumptuous, even using marriage alliances to coerce you into making a choice? You are the Elf King, the commander of the entire Elf Kingdom. If even I were to marry off, you would truly have no one in the royal family to help you."
The fingertips on her knees were slightly closed, and a flash of mockery flashed across Lumina's slightly lowered eyes, but she had long seen through this so-called guilt, so when she raised her eyes again, she quickly hid her emotions in her eyes, and only showed obedience to the Elf King.
"Father, as for the marriage, rest assured, I won't cause any trouble for the elves. However, I will return in my own way, and with honor. If I do, you can trust me and use me as a sharp blade to file down the Queen's clan."
After a pause, her eyes revealed a hint of hatred.
"You should know how great the hatred is between your daughter and the queen!"
These words made the Elf King's pupils slightly close. He stared at Lumina's expression, and there seemed to be some hesitation and struggle in his pupils, as if he was seriously considering her request.
Finally, the Elf King let out a long sigh and sighed deeply.
"Lumina, go ahead and make your own way."
He did not directly answer Lumina's question, but only said something meaningful and elusive.
But Lumina understood it in an instant, and then her pupils trembled as she stood up suddenly and saluted the Elf King.
"My daughter will definitely live up to my father's expectations!"
In her lowered eyes, there was a faint glint of desire and ambition for power. This time, everything was going to be reshuffled!
......
After Lumina left, the Elf King sat in his seat for a long time without moving, just staring deep in thought.
Suddenly.
"My king, are you really going to support the third princess?"
A figure in silver armor appeared in the house. Obviously, this person had been in the house from the beginning and was a confidant who was specifically responsible for protecting the safety of the Elf King.
Of course, it is not just the bodyguards who can directly ask the Elf King such secrets.
These words made the Elf King sitting in the chair silent for a few seconds, and finally he sighed softly.
"The elves need a new king. Hogami, though intelligent and clever, lacks the ruthlessness of a superior. Instead, he's learned some petty tactics from the queen, which are unworthy of public appearances. He's not ruthless enough. If he were, Lumina wouldn't have survived the assassination that night."
As a king, you should cut off all threats. If you are not ruthless, you will not be able to protect your people.
In the eyes of the Elf King, if Homiga had not only obeyed the Queen's orders and sent someone to assassinate Lumina that night, but also killed them all, then the Elf King would be angry and furious at Homiga's fratricide, but he would also be determined to pass the throne to Hogami.
This kind of king is the one who can protect the elves in such a world.
Unfortunately, Hogami's assassination attempt failed that night, and the Elf King was watching from beginning to end. Seeing that Hogami finally didn't have the heart to kill Lumina with one blow, he knew that Hogami might be lacking something.
The figure pondered for a few seconds and then continued to ask.
"Then the third princess is suitable to be the king?"
He had been with the Elf King for decades and knew Lumina's specific situation, but he didn't think she had the ability to fight against the Queen's family. After all, she had no relatives, her grandfather's family had long since declined, and she had no influence among the Silver Elf Guards guarding the Elf Kingdom.
The Elf King Ying raised her green pupils slightly, revealing a desolate and ruthless look, and spoke in a deep voice.
"If Lumina fails, she'll only be a stepping stone for me to train Hogami. Cruelly killing his brothers and sisters is the first step toward becoming king. But if Lumina can truly defeat Hogami and the Queen's clan, then she's the most suitable candidate to defeat Hogami, so it's not a bad idea to choose her."
In short, the interests of the elves are the most important thing.
This is why, even though the Elf King guessed that the conversation between Lumina and Lillian that night was deliberately told to him, he did not expose it. Even the so-called apology tonight was just a show of support for Lumina.
Because Lumina is indeed the best candidate to break the monopoly of the Queen's family. Even Lucius can protect her from injuries, which means that Lumina does have the means, or at least has something worth Lucius and Lillian following.
And tonight's conversation not only expressed the Elf King's tacit approval.
It also fostered Lumina's ambition, and she continued to work towards the goal of reaching a higher position.
The figure listened to the Elf King's words and suddenly understood his plan. He wanted Hogami and Lumina to fight each other. No matter which side won, it would be beneficial to the elves.
Only the king who emerged victorious amidst threats is qualified to succeed to the throne.
......
On the day of Lumina's wedding, the usually cold palace was rarely filled with bright green and holy white. These were the two most important colors for the elves. Unlike humans, the elves' wedding clothes were red and green.
It's a pity that her mother died early, and the queen deliberately did not allow anyone from her mother's family to enter the palace to marry her.
So Lumina could only sit in her own palace, and let a group of elf maids dress her up and change her clothes.
Lumina had changed into a red and green wedding dress and was sitting upright. Her dark golden hair was not covered with a phoenix crown like a human, but with a wreath woven from vines.
The elf's cold white skin, combined with the red and green wedding dress, makes Lumina look even more exquisite and beautiful.
"You really don't want me to follow you."
Sheng Wu leaned against a pillar with her arms folded across her chest, looking at Lumina's quiet appearance with a calm expression.
The elf maids were still busying around.
"No, wait until I come back."
Lumina looked at herself in the mirror. There was no sadness or loss in her eyes as others had guessed. Instead, her smile revealed hope and ambition for the next step, as if she was not going to marry far away, but to ascend the throne.
Hearing her resolute words, Sheng Wu's pupils moved slightly, then he lowered his eyes and chuckled softly.
"Okay, wait for good news."
This is an unspoken understanding between the two.
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