Chapter 25: A Pitiful Resistance/ Das Schreien der Heiligen

The words on the documents that the Dark Elven Queen's servants brought were confusing to Rosa, as one who would one day rule in her mother's place she was struggling to understand what any of this meant. Excluding Crinae who was the youngest amongst the five of them she had called upon her other four sisters who would help her understand the things which were written here. She put the document down and began to think back to the throne room, at that moment she had wallowed in self pity and despair. It wasn't uncommon for anyone in either of their positions to react like that however when the Dark Elven Queen, Yukiyo Sinoharl had made her way to the room itself she felt like they had met with an irregular being of unfathomable darkness. One could say she couldn't say anything because they were entranced by both fear and awe of how such a being could exist in this world, only after when her mother accepted her hand and agreed to begin their cooperation as nations that never did such from their very birth did Rosa start to see that something abnormal had just occurred.

"Excluding today we have four days before the wedding can take place, what good can the dark elves do for us?Was it a really good decision to take the hand of evil incarnate like that?Mother I wish to ask you this."

She uttered out in the empty room with only her thoughts being the answer to her questions. But they had been saved by someone rather incredible, had her mother not accepted her offer the future of the elves would always be in the hands of the humans. They would be able to toy with them whenever they pleased because they had defiled the one whose at the top, the sacred royal family's women. This was the ultimate disrespect and for that she wanted to see them suffer for insulting them to such an extent. The door opens and her other sisters enter the room, given the urgency of the matter they were all serious and were wearing faces that showed concerned for both her and Crinae's situation.

"I heard the news from the servants and was about to fall in despair over my powerlessness that I could not help you in your hour of need. How are you faring?"

The second born, Clyne sat down first before the others, right next to Rosa to be exact. She caressed her hand in a loving way and stared at her with eyes that were about to shed tears, Clyne had the red hair of her father and his strong and powerful green eyes. She wore magical glasses that aided her in daily life, at heart Clyne was a researcher and her life's work was to aid the kingdom in the best possible way. Her clothing reflected this as well as she wore a black and green magical robe that would enhance her magical attack and defense, She wanted to become the court magician once her mother stepped down from being queen.

"Thank you Clyne"

"The bastards, just what the fuck were they thinking?!Do they wish to be slaughtered by us?!"

"I do not think so, please calm down Seratta."

"You think I can just fucking lay down as some human swine strolls into the palace and demand that he wants our eldest sister and youngest sister as his pleasure tools?!Well you have another thing comin' to ya then!I am going to absolutely splatter his nut sack all over the ground and show him who's boss around here!"

"Please calm down Seratta, we have much to talk about. I and Crinae are not going to meet that fate any time soon."

Seratta, the one who had been shouting violently just now was the fourth born out of the five and the one who spoke before her was Hortus calming her down so they could talk more in a civil and understanding way. Seratta was more rough mannered than the rest, it could be said that she carried the violent traits of her warrior father who died in battle. She had scars all over her body particularly her arms and her exposed finely built abdomen, some were healing and some remained as trophies of battle. Her dark blue hair was tied into a short ponytail, as her similarly colored eyes stared in frustration as she sat down in silence. The metal noises of her armor soon accompanying the action of her sitting down.

Her elder sister, Hortus was more reserved and less wilder than Seratta. She sighed as the very act of her fighting to calm down the beast beside her which was going to take hours on end to solve if Rosa didn't step in. Her mint green braided hair as well as her electric blue eyes were things that were very prominent in her, she had an intellectual look about her, wearing a floral designed dress that emphasized ease of movement. If one saw Rosa, her and Crinae they would think all of them had their mother's traits but this was purposefully done so no one knew of the appearance of the other two: namely Seratta and Clyne because they were the trump cards of the royal family. Hence why this event hit them so hard, her mother's plan was to have children with different fathers so they could have their talents carried over into them.

The plan succeeded and all of them were what made the Elven Kingdom what it was. They would develop the nation after their mother retired and went on a journey to see the world, like the ones before her. However this had happened and scared them, more importantly it showed one fact: despite being raised differently from each other Queen Amaryl Gainevia, who was the single thing that was common about them cared and loved them just as equally. This warmed Hortus' cold heart a bit looking at Rosa with a sad gaze as to what was going to happen to her.

"Now then we must know what mother decided to do in order to prevent such a terrible fate that you and Crinae were going to face.

"Alright. Seratta are you calm now?"

"Yeah yeah carry on. I wanna hear what mom's done to save you two"

"Alright then. Firstly I would like you to read the documents that are going to be spread out to you at this very moment. Once you have done so please speak your thoughts I would like your insight on it."

Rosa quickly handed the documents that were right in front of her and gave them all a copy to read through, a moment of silence overrode the room as they were comprehending the contents of the documents that would concern the future of the elven race. They all completed the document nearly at the same time, the same thoughts that Rosa had before they coming were now circling their minds.

"They want us to dissolve our Council of Elders completely and allocate those positions to the people who have essentially replaced them. Giving them new duties to follow that would provide even more growth to our nation"

Hortus spoke out with a keen understanding of what that meant. The Council of Elders who were their beacon of light were going to be dismantled completely and forced to fade into the fog of obscurity. Those who were young and under them would be provided a greater future as they would be able to do what they wanted to do.

"Not only that but read this part it says 'We shall cooperate as two separate states under the name of The Elven Federation. The strengths of either nation shall cover for the weaknesses of the other, in this case the Xagreas Kingdom must fall within the time limit of four days or seven days depending on how they resist.' WHO WROTE THIS?!"

Serrata read out in an unusual calm voice before bursting out in pure surprise. This meant they had military power to save them from this crisis, rather they had enough of it to actually raze the nation that caused them so many problems beforehand down to nothingness. Where was this unfounded confidence coming from?!

"The Dark Elven Queen"

The Queen of a nation shouldn't be writing such nonsense was something Hortus wanted to say but Rosa's face was very serious. There was hope in her eyes at the same time a mysterious fear was riding in the winds of her heart.

"You were in the throne room with the Dark Elven Queen weren't you?"

Hortus was too late to speak up, instead Clyne said what was already on her mind. Not wanting to be outdone by the magic idiot Hortus was next to throw a question at her.

"What was the Dark Elven Queen like?And is she the reason why you have such hopeful eyes?"

Rosa receded backwards and let out a sigh before closing her eyes, it was as if she was reimagining the reactions and emotions she felt at that time.

"If Strength became a person, it would be a beautiful being. Graceful, powerful, confident, and filled with knowledge. At the same time a being so unreasonably out of place in this world I could say she is the Abyss of Chaos itself, surrounded by an aura of indifference to what we call common sense in our world. She is power incarnate itself and for that reason alone the Xagreas Kingdom would fall by her hand, she came to protect us in our hour of need and for that I have to thank her. You know both Crinae and I couldn't talk to her at all yet Mother spoke to her without fear. That woman certainly is the ruler of our nation, she spoke with an Evil Goddess and lived to tell the tale."

The room fell quiet as Rosa spoke out what she felt within that throne room earlier today, it was something that would be very common from now on. The documents started to make sense at this point, why they were written in such a way because the person behind them was so out of touch with their common sense that she could do whatever and it would work. Seratta smiled and tossed the documents on the table.

"We have nothing to worry about then"

"What do you mean Seratta?"

"Explain yourself Seratta."

Hortus and Clyne simultaneously said that to her but it didn't stop her grinning. She folded her arms and placed her dirt graced boots on the table, she was all smug that she had reached the conclusion faster than these smart types.

"Fate has granted us a fair hand, it's blessed us with Strength herself. All we have to do is obey, these are all simple stuff that she can do. My gut feeling is telling me that she even has strong allies as well."

Like a switch finally turning in their heads the others all understood it including Rosa who was initially confused by all of it. Because she didn't belong to the realm of common sense they didn't need to act with her the same way they would with ordinary beings. Any doubts before had been erased and now they could accurately deal with the situation that they could not previously handle.

"So then Rosa your seal of approval is needed here, I can already see mother's."

"Yes we will become the Elven Federation, from today onwards. Let us learn from the new Dark Elven Queen and her subjects to give new insight"

Hortus had checked the end of the documents to see that their mother, the Queen had already stamped the papers necessary for this union. Each sister held a certain amount of authority excluding Crinae who was still too young for such. Rosa folds her hands and looks at everyone.

"I am glad I have you guys with me, the truth is I don't know how I would have handled this if I was alone. You are my sisters and mother thinks so too, this is for our future. Please continue to aid me even when I become queen of the elves"

"Sure thing big sis!I will always help ya out!"

"We will always be with you, always remember that"

"Don't worry about it Rosa, I your little sister will always be a supporting pillar for you"

Seratta, Hortus and Clyne said comforting words which made her smile, almost tearing up as a result. But she had to hold it in together.

"We are going to be holding a meeting with the Dark Elven Queen and her subjects within an hour or so. Please be at your best behaviors, mother will be there as well"

And just like that major changes within the nation were going to happen within a day.

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The Ethos of the World Tree, the most important room within the entire nation even greater than the throne room itself. This was where the conversation of the future of the Gainevia Kingdom would be discussed and planned and then executed right away. Located inside of the World Tree itself it was all naturally decorated with the magic of the elves and given the utmost respect in its care, the room had the natural lighting of the sun and moon with the wind gently blowing in their direction. The queen sat with her daughters, all of them including the youngest. The Council of Elders were here as well. A select few were in the room also but it was not clear why they were there.

"I take it you've come to a conclusion?"

"Yes mother we have. We agree to everything they wish for us to do."

Amaryl and her daughter Rosa spoke within an invisible soundproof barrier, it was made by Clyne who didn't want the Council of Elders to be eavesdropping on their conversation.

"I will make a comment about that right now. Although I did admit to have their help I didn't expect them to respond so quickly to it. Nonetheless create an empire ruled by two people as one. I now understand the idea behind us being a federation and I would have to say its a genius idea"

Amaryl began to continue her talk with her daughters as it was rather valuable for them to know what this would entail for the elves.

"This allows us to not turn on each other and instead cooperate based solely on our trust in each other. Peaceful coexistence. That girl is young, about the same age as you Rosa but she planned ahead. Maybe even after her time, I am not sure if she can even die or not."

"Is that why you wanted us to gather in this room with the candidates who would become the new governmental department heads after we dissolve the Council of Elders?"

Hortus asked that immediately because it had been bugging her for a while, why had she brought all of them here?She could just conduct the meeting all on her own.

"I simply wanted to show off my beautiful daughters who are going to make new friends in a foreign country. Well that's part of the reason and you wouldn't believe me if I told you its only that wouldn't you?"

"Hahaha"

Hortus laughed uncomfortably as she started to loosen up a bit causing a ripple effect with her sisters as well.

"This meeting is to further understand what kind of allies does the new Dark Elven Queen have. It's to see what kind of people they are and whether I can believe her claims or not. If she really did liberate the beastkin in the city states and gave the Beastkin Kingdom the opportunity to become an empire then we have a greater ally than I would ever imagine. To that end if it means the greater benefit of the elven race, throwing these old men away wouldn't be so daunting. Also one more thing."

She gave a glance at each and every one of them, smiling gently as she did so. Their mother had a warm aura around her which made them feel safe around her.

"You are all my prided daughters, I love all of you equally and I wish the very best for you. I know I raised each of you differently but that doesn't mean that I do not adore you. It just means I want the best for us as a family."

As if something having touched their hearts they each almost tear up but hold it in to save face in front of the people who are going to come. Amaryl knew she said this too soon but she wanted to say it from the bottom of her heart. It was heart felt and reassured her daughters that she had faith in them as individuals, even as the footsteps of those who were to come started to make an audible mark to them Amaryl believed this was the right thing to do.

"Now then let us create a new future for ourselves"

The soundproof barrier was destroyed as the door was opening. First was the Dark Elven Queen whom Amaryl was getting used to seeing but following right after her were a dragonborn with beautiful sea blue scales, twins who didn't seem human nor elf yet had pointed ears as well as crimson eyes making her think they were vampires of the night, right after the twins was the helmeted knight who gave off a chilling aura as if dead ,then three figures she had heard about: The Demon King's daughter, the Beastkin's princess, and the Sage of legend. What a lineup of races. This was a massive display of power, just how and when did she meet all of these people?The old men were mumbling amongst themselves and there was good reason to. The Dark Elven Queen or as she was called by her subjects Queen Yukiyo sat down along with her servants.

"Alright then the meeting can begin. You may act as you please"

"My Queen what is the meaning of this?!"

"Bringing in the demons!!"

"Its completely treacherous!"

"Please reconsider their offer they obviously want us to sell our souls to them!"

"Noted"

"Thank goodness"

They all each breathed a sigh of relief, not knowing the following events that would occur.

"So then have you read the documents?"

"Yes we have, I and my daughters completely trust you that we will be able to advance forwards as a race."

"Good. I even brought Wynter over just to show you that I meant what I said"

"May our nations cooperate perfectly in the future"

"Likewise"

Amaryl was convinced enough and nodded to herself, glancing over to her children who did the same. It was now time, these old men had been simply quiet because she gave a gesture of obedience but now was the time to be rebellious. She wanted to do this for a very long time but instead calmed down when she went on her journey and when she had her children.

"Council of Elders"

Their faces lit up because she was going to respond to their many questions.

"I thank you for the many services you have done for us as a nation. For this royal family. There were many times where you have saved us. You are certainly a pillar of the nation."

It was inspirational that she was admiring their honest work over the years, one would feel happy and appreciated that they were being praised like this.

"Hence as the Queen of this nation as one of the agreement conditions for our new alliance with our sister nation, I am disbanding you as a government board. Your powers will be handed to the wonderful elves over there who are far more capable of doing such."

They all stood up to shout at her but her gaze was cold as if influenced by the Dark Elven Queen over there and yet her smile was just as evil. She was very smug about this, they knew she was a rebellious one who wanted them to taste shit for all she cared. There wasn't even time to introduce themselves to the people on the Dark Elven Queen's side.

"It is time you acted as the aged elders you are. For the Glory of the Elven Federation you shall become obsolete for the grander future"

"You cannot do this!"

"I can and it was already decided before you came into this room. Everyone in this kingdom although I met some opposition from the ones below you they wish for the same thing, especially after seeing the technology they have received from the Arbacoss Empire. Retire in peace else I will slaughter all of you and hang your bodies to be displayed outside the royal capital walls"

The sudden bloodlust they felt was terrifying and made the Dark Elven Queen chuckle, if they didn't ask her what was wrong with her now the future of the elves would be doomed. The elves would become something else entirely.

"W-Wait my queen, calm down. I do not know why you are so bloodthirsty but we can talk about it...."

"What is there to talk about?You are the same people who would allow my daughters whom I love to their doom without a single thought and now an opportunity to save has come every word coming out of your mouths has become obsolete."