Vol.3 The Queen's Tea Party.

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The Queen's astonishment deepened with every word the General spoke. He validated every assertion made by the dark elf and dropped even more shocking revelations. Despite the General's confirmation, Rianna remained cautious around the Dark Elf, determined to ensure that Rya was indeed the suitable match for her son.

"Douglas is really putting his reputation on the line for her? It's still so difficult to wrap my head around the idea of her being able to do all of that... mending wounds that would normally take years to heal and effortlessly conjuring up golems. If it's actually true, then she's truly a force to be reckoned with... But I can't take the risk of trusting her, not until I witness her actions in person. Only then will I feel comfortable having her around my son," Rianna mumbled to herself while making her way through the corridors, eventually reaching the opulent Royal Tea Room.

The grand royal tea room was a vast and elegant space adorned with a delightful small garden featuring a tranquil stream of water and a charming koi fish pond. Adjacent to the garden, a quaint gazebo stood, and a table was thoughtfully positioned near the serene fish pond.

Rya, Nieren, Dalia, Yuliana, and Tayna were entertaining themselves with a game of cards while having tea.

"I'll win this round. Just you wait," Dalia said with a competitive smile.

"You've said that three rounds ago, Dalia. But yet I've won every round so far," Tayna taunted.

"Someone is Brave to speak to the former battle champion in such a manner," Dalia smirked.

"Dalia? What does being a slave and fighting in the battle arenas have to do with playing a card game?" Rya asked.

"Uh? Well... Ummm..." Dalia mumbled while trying to come up with an answer.

Just then, to Dalia's great relief, the Queen swept into the tea room, causing the maids and guards to rise and bow in unison.

"Greetings, Your Majesty," the maids chanted.

When the sound of the maids reached Rya's group, they all snapped their heads in Rianna's direction and got up from their seats.

"Sit down, please. And enjoy your game. I just wanted to see you all for myself," Rianna smiled. Lady Nelumbo gave her queen a nod and walked behind her.

The group wrapped up their card game in record time, but Rya couldn't help but notice something peculiar. As the Queen took a seat across from her, she couldn't ignore the strange sight of purple particles swirling around Rianna's lower region. It was as distracting as gnats buzzing around the corner of her vision, and Rya felt compelled to do something about it.

"Haah... I fold," Rya sighed as she placed her cards face down, leaving Tayna, Dalia, and Nieren to continue the game. Tayna confidently folded her hand and leaned back in her chair, but Dalia remained determined to emerge victorious.

"Hah! It's just me and you, Woody... Let's see what you—"

Nieren skillfully revealed her hand just as the Wolfkin was about to express herself. With a winning flush, the Wood Elf claimed victory in the round.

"Read it and weep, Wolfy girl." The wood elf flashed a triumphant smile as she spoke.

"What!? When did you get a hand like that!? I thought you were bluffing this whole time. Haah... Oh, well... Good game, Woody. This deck isn't going my way, so I'm calling it quits." With a heavy sigh, Dalia conceded defeat and dramatically tossed her hand away.

Queen Rianna elegantly savored her tea, her eyes locked on Rya, the Dark Elf. Her keen gaze assessed whether Rya was a potential threat or a valuable ally. Finally, after a moment of tense silence, the Queen broke the quiet with her voice.

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