Chapter 57
readx;? Jacob's mother looks like she's going to explode at any moment. Pen Γ fun Γ Pavilion www. ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ γ infoThe cheerful atmosphere of the whole banquet disappeared without a trace, and she walked up to Elena, as if she was going to eat her at any moment. Arcanis let go of his hand and stood in front of her. Behind her, Jacob gave his fiancΓ©e a firm look, and the two approached, their hands clasped together.
"I'm so sorry, I wanted to take my good friend with me. Arcarnes said in front of Jacob's mother.
"Who are you?" In her voice, the sound of teeth rubbing could be heard.
Arcanis gave Lorna, who was watching the play, a look. Out of duty, the arrogant warrior said, "This is the fiancΓ©e of Count Radovid. β
"I am very honored by His Excellency the Earl's concern. But I'm sorry that this engagement party ended in a ridiculous end. She glared at Elena fiercely, "Because a shameless, mean-hearted woman is trying to use her lies to crawl into a declining family." I sincerely hope that the Earl will do justice afterwards. β
"Did something happen?"
"I'm sorry, but this is our family affair, please don't ask. β
She walked around the white-haired girl and said sharply to her son, "Come to my room. β
"But Mom, the engagement ceremony is about to begin. β
Jacob was obedient. Jacob's mother tried to keep her voice down, "You must go, the engagement is canceled." β
"No!" said Jacob, the young nobleman excitedly, "this is the most important day of my life. Mom, I've been at your disposal since I was a child, but today I'm going to be with Elena. β
"Absolutely not, you must not get married. β
Jacob pulled Elena behind him, his eyes red, staring at his mother, and shaking his head slowly. The scene was silent, and all the men and women holding goblets looked at it, extremely embarrassed.
"I didn't have happiness in my whole childhood. You made me study the way of the elements every day, and locked me in my room with a thick pile of books. My life was monotonous and boring, and it wasn't until I met Elena that my life took on color!" Jacob, who had been suppressed for a long time, no longer cared about face, and he almost roared, venting his dissatisfaction for many years.
"Why are you not obedient at all. The powerful lady's face turned red, "I tell you, she deceived you." The blood she gave you is fake, how can a human being have such an excellent bloodline? I just tested her blood, and it is an inferior bloodline!"
"No! that's not true. β
"Take a good look, what the hell is the color of your life?" said Jacob's mother, who screamed as she threw a piece of paper in Elena's face. Jacob hurriedly grabbed the paper, on which was drawn red symbols that Arcarnes couldn't read, and judging from Jacob's surprised face, it didn't seem to be a good result.
The surrounding nobles were talking. Jacob's face turned pale, and he looked Elena in disappointment.
"Honey told me this is not true. β
Elena opened her mouth wide. Looking at her lover with disappointed eyes, she was hot-skinned. In his heart, Elena has always been a woman who hates the theory of blood and pursues true feelings, and now she looks like a shameless liar. She wanted to tell him that she was not a liar and that she had always been honest with him. But she couldn't say a word, just shook her head mechanically.
"I did it. Arcanis grabbed Elena's hand, "It was me who secretly exchanged it for my blood, she didn't know it, I'm very sorry." β
"No, no, no. Elena lost her strength, and if it weren't for the two of them holding her hand, she would have fallen to the floor.
"Isn't it fun to play with us little nobles?" Jacob's mother looked at Arcanis angrily. The fan in her hand, bent in angry hands.
"I'm apologizing to my friend and grieving for her. She said, "It turns out that getting married is similar to breeding a precious dog." The author of the pedigree theory must have been a dog dealer. β
Elena looked helplessly. There was a lot of talk around her, and their gaze at her was like a whip to her. In their gazes, disdain and mockery replaced kindness and blessing. Her eyes were on Elena, like a leaf on a dead branch in the cold wind.
"Elena, I'm sorry. Please come with me, I swear to bring you a stable life as compensation. Arcanis pulled down Elena, but the latter ignored her. Elena clutched her lover's hand tightly and looked at him expectantly with blue eyes.
"No, Mother. We are united because of love, not blood. β
He looked determined. Jacob's mother looked at her, and the anger on her face faded into weakness. She seemed to lose her strength, and sat down in her chair, letting out a long sigh, as if she had aged much more in an instant.
"Kid, I'm so sorry it's all my fault. Her body seemed to sink into her back, "You have worked hard since you were a child, but your elemental skills are still behind your peers. It's all our fault back then, your father and I fell in love when we were young, and the two families were the right family. But our parents strongly oppose us being together, because we are bloody, and the offspring's "elemental affinity" must be very low. We were young and confident, believing that love could defeat everything. β
Mother Jacob took a deep breath, her voice trembling.
"It wasn't until you reached the age of entry that we found out that your level was nowhere near the entrance standard. In order for you to get a better education and become a real nobleman, but also for the sake of this family, your father died on the battlefield. Before he died, he said, "Don't let our son go our way." Do you remember going home and crying and saying to me, your classmates are bullying you, and you can't get better grades no matter how hard you try? How I blamed myself at that time, because there are some innate things that you can't change no matter how hard you try. The mother, who had always been strict, had tears in her eyes at this time, "Son, do you want your offspring to take a more sinister path than you? β
Jacob stared blankly at his mother. It's like a child facing reality for the first time. There was silence around them, and there was no surprise on the faces of the nobles, and Jacob's mother was just telling the secret that everyone knew. Arcanis watched the farce feebly, the silence overwhelming her. Is this fate?
Arcanis tugged hard. But he couldn't pull Elena, who had always been weak. Elena stared at Jacob's face, waiting for his answer.
The white-haired girl didn't know how long the suffocating silence lasted.
Jacob grabbed Elena's hand, loosening it tighter and looser. Elena understood something, her blue eyes glistening with tears.
"I'm very sorry. Jacob turned his head, not daring to look at Elena. His hand was completely loosened, and Elena remained motionless, clutching the faint hope that Jacob would hold her hand as tightly as he had ever done before.
Not really. She was like a leaf on a dead branch, struggling a few times in the cold wind, the dead branch shook her off, and she was helplessly blown to the ground.
"Elena, dear Elena. Everything will pass. Arcanis comforted her, put his right hand around her shoulder, covered her body with her snow-white cloak, and led her outward. Elena tears fell silently from her face, she could not hear anything, only saw Jacob getting farther and farther away from her, until she was dragged out of the house, and he did not look at her.
"I have no interest in associating with you. Arcanis's voice sounded furious, "Hell, don't ask my name again." β
Elena didn't cry out loud until she was pulled into the car.
Arcanis had been comforting her and was even ready to be slapped in the face. But Elena just kept crying until she couldn't cry anymore. Finally she leaned against the corner, dumbfounded.
Arcanis was furious. She scolded Lorna for being a dog, a dog who wanted to please her owner all the time. The expression on Lorna's face was terrifying, but there was no squeak.
To Arcanis' surprise. On the way, they "bump into" Karina on horseback.
"Hey, Lorna, are you walking with my little nephew?"
Karina sat on her side on a black horse. Holding the sunhat in one hand, the bright sun fell on her shoulder, making the smile on her face look more enthusiastic.
"Good afternoon, Miss Karina. Lorna, who seemed to know her, motioned to stop and said to her, "No, I'm with my master's future wife." β
"By the way, I messed up all the good things, so I waged my tail to ask for credit. Arcarnes shrugged, "Miss Karina, may you tell me if Miss Lorna is very good at personal force?"
"Giggles, of course. Karina stopped in front of the window and smiled, "Many warriors retreat in front of her without a fight, and as long as she is next to my nephew, no one in the enemies of Camor City will dare to fight him." β
"Then why are you here?"
"You're really funny. She said with a smile.
Karina was dead and fell for them. Lorna seemed to be commonplace, and together they went to the manor house that Elena had arranged, which was a gift from Radovid. Beautiful surroundings and a vineyard with a creek flowing quietly through the estate. And Elena seems to have lost her soul, and has been quiet.
They had dinner together at the manor. Elena looked much better, but she was silent. After eating, Karina invited Arcanis as if she had never seen her before
"Lorna, do you want to keep an eye on it?"
"You may not be happy for many days. Lorna stood up, "I have some things to go first." β
The estate is located on the outskirts. Given that the lower half of their bodies may have been spent in the wall, the two girls went for a walk in a forest on the outskirts.
"It turns out that Radovid is your relative. β
Karina still smiled and shook her head slightly.
"Who gave you so much courage?"
"I believe in you. β
"Trust me what?"
"You didn't betray. β
"Oooo I was so impressed. Arcanis picked up a pebble from the river and smashed it into the grass, "The organization has finally discovered my grievances, found the guy who brought the tray, and did not betray them. Should I cry out. β
"I'm sorry, I'm the only one who believes in you. β
"It doesn't matter. Arcanis didn't care, "I'm going to be the most beautiful fawn in Radovid anyway." β
"Are you really going to spend your life with him?"
"Of course. Arcanis smiled, "But before I do, please do me a favor and give some gifts to some of the city's bigwigs." β
"Gifts?"
"Yes, please bow your head. β
Karina smiled and lowered her head, Arcanis leaning into her ear, the scent of roses wafting into her nose.
But skepticism prevailed.
"Forget it. β
"My dear, you have a knack for seducing people's curiosity. β