93. Can your thoughts be a little purer?
The atmosphere suddenly became a bit stiff, because the script had just told me that “Adele had unlocked the ‘command’,” which naturally meant she remembered everything related to me. That said, the appearance of this script was a bit too hasty, hasty enough to make me start doubting whether my mind was playing tricks on me due to my impatience!
Clearly, I hadn’t reminded Adele of anything regarding her “secret,” and just a second ago, we were still in a life-and-death “struggle”!
However, everything I saw before me was not lying to me—Adele had indeed given up resisting and was looking at me in surprise. After our eyes met, she quietly reminded me, “I… seem to remember.”
“I know.”
I replied, somewhat dazed. The content of the script was certainly not false; I was just puzzled about what had happened to Adele that made her… remember like this!?
The next moment, the commotion outside interrupted the awkward silence between Adele and me. Ludwig and Urasilu barged in, dragging Mel along, and as soon as Ludwig entered, he shouted, “Hey! Are you okay or not? There are elves passing by outside looking for you!”
Then… the three elves glanced at us, and Urasilu took the lead in dragging Mel back out.
“It’s fine now.”
No, I have something going on here!
It was only then that I realized that the actions between Adele and me were somewhat “unhealthy,” and I hurriedly got up, leaving Adele’s body. By the way, I suddenly realized: could it be that I had already “reminded” Adele of her secret just now!?
After a moment of mutual awkwardness, Adele and I finally managed to sit down and talk with a truly peaceful and calm attitude. Moreover, when I asked about the secret that made Adele “remember,” her answer was indeed exactly what I had just guessed .
“Just, just when you were pressing me, I thought… I remembered.”
Saying this, Adev turned her flushed face away, not daring to look over, and then… she threw this awkwardness directly at me to bear alone. Under the dim light, the elf in front of me was disheveled from our earlier entanglement, and this sight alone evoked a sense of “destructive desire,” which was the “secret” hidden beneath Adev’s usual demeanor of authority and calm.
After all, this elf had a somewhat “special” quirk, and she treated this “quirk” as a “secret” to reinforce her commands. Our earlier “fight” was already a reminder for Adev. Naturally, as it turned into me threatening while riding on her, this little elf also “remembered.”
“Ha… haha, it’s good that you remembered, it’s good that you remembered.”
As for why Miss Adev’s “reminder” was so “peculiar,” I suppose I should refrain from asking that question.
Not having the time to savor the surprise this unexpected turn brought, I knew I couldn’t dwell on “Adev remembering” right now. Since Adev already knew who I was, it was time to bring up some of the requests I hadn’t received answers for earlier.
“Adev, since you remembered, it will be much easier. In fact, Queen Louise IV also remembered, so… let Zerola stay in the Kingdom of Prulus; the Great Yeng Empire won’t do anything to him.”
After a pause, I added, “But you don’t need to tell Zerola about this; how should I put it… he doesn’t need to know.”
Unlike her earlier doubts, Adev’s response to my request was much more straightforward now that she remembered.
“I understand. I will prepare permanent residency documents for Zerola.”
The matter regarding the uncle was resolved easily and simply, but this was just the beginning. I hoped Adev’s remembering wasn’t just to let Zerola off the hook, but for something even more important.
“Additionally, Adev, you don’t need me to remind you, but the conflict between the Kingdom of Prulus and the Austro-Hungarian Tribe must be temporarily halted.”
“…”
This time, Adev’s response was not as straightforward as before. Meanwhile, the script also appeared.
[Adev is hesitating.]
As indicated, even though Adev had “remembered,” she still didn’t agree with me, and I had nothing to complain about. Rather, her indecision was a testament to her efforts as the King of the Kingdom of Prulus, as the king of the elves. Because: even though Adev remembered now, the recent series of events’ “restoration” was genuine, and I knew what Adev was hesitating about.
“Are you worried that Zerulis won’t care about your actions and will continue to clash with the elves, right?”
“!”
Raising her head, after a moment of surprise, Adev let out a bitter smile and sighed in front of me.
“I’m sorry, even if I remembered, I am still the King of the Kingdom of Prulus. In this situation, it is impossible for me to unilaterally stop the war. Neither the domestic atmosphere nor the attitude of the beastmen allows me to do so…”
“No need to apologize.”
After all, I knew from the beginning that this would be the outcome, so… I would never force you to do anything just because you remembered Adeph. Even if I have to change the restored era back, I will use the most “gentle” method.
So…it’s time to start the “next stop”.
“I will give you such an ‘opportunity’ later, as long as you have the intention.”
I stood up and said slowly, “I will go to the Austro-Hungarian tribe next. Adefu, give me some time. The longest time you can make the Kingdom of Prussia endure is ‘time’.”
“I will try to make Zelus remember like you. If I can’t do it… you just have to fulfill your duty.”
The “conflict” between the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austro-Hungarian tribes is no longer something that can be avoided by one side giving in. Even if I let Adelph think about it now, it is not finished, but just a “beginning”.
Therefore, I need to approach the great patriarch of the Austro-Hungarian tribe, the changeable fairy Zelus, who originally belonged to me, within a limited time. As long as the fox lady remembers it, the leaders of both sides will gather together and there will always be a way to peacefully resolve the conflict between the two tribes.
If I can’t do it, or “there’s not enough time”, then I…
Phew~ I can’t think about these things now, after all…
The elf in front of me is so looking forward to me.
“Don’t give me that ‘stay tonight’ look. If you know how urgent it is…”
“Adefu, call your adjutant outside and ask him to work overtime tonight to prepare something for me.”
“If I want to get to the Austro-Hungarian tribe, I have to cross the battle line. You have to find a way for me to get to the orcs.”
I avoided Adeph’s “expecting” gaze. After all, the atmosphere was too subtle if I looked at her at this time. The Queen, Letty, and you too, the first thing you thought of after you remembered it, couldn’t you not go “down the road”?
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I divided this volume into two parts, and the first part will be finished soon.
Then it will start downloading. Of course, the content is connected, please rest assured. The division is just because the number of chapters is getting bigger and bigger, which affects the viewing experience and also affects the division of chapters on my side.