Chapter 46: 46: A reply for the Queen
Just then Eden recalled something that happened that day.
The thing about the plot potentially leaping forward to an unwritten arc. He explained it to Lenny.
"Are you sure about that....? Because I don’t know anything about that" Lenny thought.
"I just have a feeling about it. I mean I recalled them mentioning that kingdom somewhere in the story. And it was with regards to an upcoming war with them so..." Eden shrugged.
"Yes. I do remember it being in it. But since the author isn’t done with the book we’re not sure what direction I’ll be taking" Lenny explained.
"That damn author is writing a long ass biography. Why can’t he just end it in Chapter two hundred or something" Eden muttered.
"But at least I stopped the upcoming war" Eden nodded proudly "That should do for now at least"
Lenny also reminded Eden about getting a potential cure or pain relief for Elvis.
"While you were away I did some touring and I think we should go and get some pills from the physician. I couldn’t find anyone when I went there" Lenny pointed out.
"That’s true" Eden observed "Elvis has been looking better since I gave him that pill. So I think it works"
"We need to get more soon. If I want him to protect me better, he has to be healthy at least"
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Eden found himself locked in his room for the next couple of days.
Elvis had instructed the guards to keep him in there so he doesn’t cause any more trouble.
Elvis was busy with preparation of his brother’s banquet and also the royal haunting feast. So he had a lot on his plate to worry about Eden’s chaos.
So he ordered to lock him in for the meantime.
But on a faithful day, a day before the Prince’s return, Eden had managed to sneak out of his room with the help of Lenny.
They tiptoed through the hallway of the palace, heading to the Royal physician’s lab for the medicine.
It was a hard task to sneak around because the palace was lively that day.
The maids and guards were moving around making preparations for the welcoming of the prince the next day.
They moved stuff from one side to other. Cleaning up the place while keeping things in order.
Eden had to manage his way through without getting caught by someone who could potentially report him to the crown prince.
Or worse, the crown prince himself.
Eden and Lenny had finally gotten closer to the Royal physician’s lab. It was just a hallway away when they suddenly heard someone talking.
They paused as they hid behind a pillar.
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Queen Elizabeth was returning from the Royal physician’s lab with her lady-in-waiting after collecting her pills when she met with Queen lea.
She casually greeted Queen lea and planned to leave. She didn’t wish to have anything to speak with her.
But Queen lea wanted trouble as always.
"My son is returning tomorrow. I’m so happy, I hope you’re as well?" Queen lea stopped her on the way.
"Congratulations on his return in advance, I’m so happy for you" Queen Elizabeth expressed.
"That doesn’t seem genuine at all. Well, I guess it won’t because you’re clearly jealous of my dear son. My son who is doing better than your son who keeps causing trouble" Queen lea said.
But Queen Elizabeth said nothing.
Queen lea added "Your sickness doesn’t look like it’s going anytime soon. Well, take care so you don’t die early. Then I might actually have a chance"
She didn’t say it directly but it was obvious to anyone who heard it that she meant having a chance of being the main Queen. And having her son become the next king.
"I’ll take care of myself better. Thanks for your concern" Queen Elizabeth said.
Queen lea was pissed off that queen Elizabeth was always calm and never talked back. She hated her guts.
"For tomorrow, I want you to come out and welcome my son. Don’t even give excuses that you’re sick or something else I’ll report to the king that you detest my son"
Queen Elizabeth said "Don’t worry, I’ll be there to welcome the prince"
"Of course you should. And make him feel comfortable as well" Queen lea stated rudely.
Eden was boiling up from behind the pillar side where he hid. He couldn’t believe the guts of Queen lea who was talking down on Queen Elizabeth.
Queen Elizabeth was older than her in age and in authority and all. But queen Elizabeth was just humble for her son’s sake.
And Queen Lea was taking advantage of that.
Eden always hated her character so much. She was so delusional and evil. She always wished for her to get her karma. Or at least someone in the book who will always put her in her place!
But no one ever did. She always had her way. Even when the Female lead of the book Helen came to stay in the palace, Queen lea was still pushing the weak female lead around.
Eden had been pissed off reading that.
But now he guess God had actually given him the opportunity to actually put this annoying bitch in her place.
And that was what he was going to do while he was around.
"Don’t get involved..." Lenny who saw Eden’s expression could already tell what he wanted to do.
But it was alright too late.
"What’s all the noise about?" Eden stepped out of the pillar and approached the two ladies.
"Noise?" Queen lea questioned.
"Well I heard some talks so I wondered why it was so noisy around here" Eden smiled, now standing in front of them.
"You unruly brat, I guess I didn’t teach you your lessons yet that’s why you’re speaking..."
"As a Queen you should learn to use words that suit your aesthetics. Not one that makes you look like a market woman" Eden smiled "That’s a gentle reminder"
Queen lea was speechless as she glared at Eden "How dare you talk to me in that manner"