This Holy Knight is So Despicable!
Chapter 297 - 269: The Empress Isn’t Much Better (Seeking Monthly Ticket) _2

Chapter 297: Chapter 269: The Empress Isn’t Much Better (Seeking Monthly Ticket) _2

When the time comes, perhaps the only way out will be to end my own life.

"Open! Drive through..."

The female guard sitting outside the carriage hesitated for a moment: "Lady Sofia, this..."

"I told you to drive through! Didn’t you hear me? Who do you think I am? I am Sofia Arrodiel, the top diplomat of the Empire!

This is necessary for an important diplomatic issue!

This concerns the survival of the entire Elf Empire! Anyone who dares to obstruct, kill without mercy!"

Frightened, the female guard immediately drove the carriage towards the gates of the palace.

The guards around attempted to stop them, but Sofia directly emerged from the carriage, drawing her Guard Sword.

"Everyone, make way! I have an edict from Her Majesty the Empress! No one is permitted to block us!"

By a mixture of bluff and intimidation, the carriage sped through the gates and finally stopped at the entrance of the palace.

Only then did Lette disembark with Pinocchio, and they slowly walked into the palace.

At this moment, the hall was already filled with the high-ranking officials of the Elf Empire, and the Elf Empress sat proudly on the throne, looking down at Lette.

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Holy Sin from the Holy Light Church has arrived."

The Empress nodded slightly, her gaze landing on Lette.

She was surprised to find that she couldn’t perceive the depth of Lette’s power.

That feeling was like looking up at the sky, boundless and profound.

The Empress then looked at the ugly puppet beside Lette, her expression becoming more intriguing.

She seemed to see an endless black ocean, constantly surging and roaring.

This ocean was unfathomable, hiding unknown dangers and horrors.

While it wasn’t as deep and vast as Lette, this black ocean could easily devour her soul and body.

Even if the entire Elf Empire were thrown into it, it wouldn’t make much of a sound.

Just moments ago, she was a bit displeased with Sofia’s unauthorized actions, but upon seeing this duo, her heart was filled with gratitude.

If these terrifying figures had been offended by some trifling formalities earlier, perhaps today the Elf Empire would be no more.

And Lette stood there, sizing up the Empress in return.

A first-class beauty, worthy of being the Empress of the Elf Clan.

An impressive figure with skin as white as jade, paired with a delicate yet aloof face, making her an intoxicating existence for men.

Especially under that air of absolute authority, there was a slightly frail and fragile quality.

It could both stir a man’s desire for conquest and ignite his protective instincts, achieving a superb effect where one plus one is far greater than two.

Moreover, it was clear that she and Rosadina were indeed mother and daughter, with strikingly similar appearances and temperaments.

Lette stood there without kneeling, and the expressions of the higher-ups in the Elf Empire were varied.

Some glared at him angrily, some appeared thoughtful, while others remained silent and expressionless, as if they saw nothing at all.

"Your Highness Holy Sin, on behalf of the Elf Empire, I welcome your arrival."

The Empress personally stood up, gracefully descending the throne, and gave a deep bow to Lette.

Seeing the Empress’s manner, the surrounding officials and guards were quite shocked, becoming even more dissatisfied with Lette’s discourtesy.

"Lord Lette, even if you are a distinguished guest from the Holy Light Church with a noble status, you cannot treat our Empress with such rudeness!"

Among the Elves, a fiery-tempered female general stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, although the Elf Clan has fallen, we cannot bow and scrape before such a person!"

For a moment, the entire hall was in an uproar, and several elves had already targeted Lette, ready to attack at the Empress’s command.

Lette glanced around, shaking his head helplessly.

"Alright, everyone, shut up!"

Lette shouted impatiently, and the entire hall fell silent in an instant. The elves were initially astonished, then incredibly furious.

But just as they were about to erupt, Lette spoke gently.

"I came today to inform you about something regarding the Life Goddess."

Upon hearing Lette mention the Life Goddess, all the elves widened their eyes and perked up their ears. The emotions they felt earlier vanished completely.

The Elf Queen was extremely excited, her eyes glowing as she grasped Lette’s shoulders and shook him vigorously.

"Truly!? Is there news of our Goddess?"

Lette held the overly-excited Elf Empress in place: "Recently, the Holy Light Twin Goddess made a great decision to establish a Divine Court, to jointly govern the world with the deities of various races.

Your Life Goddess was the first to respond to the call of the Holy Light Goddess upon receiving the news.

However, because your Life Goddess has important matters to attend to, she cannot return temporarily..."

Upon hearing this, disappointment and dejection were evident on the elves’ faces present.

Seeing this, Lette took a deep breath and spoke again: "However, your Goddess did not choose to abandon you; instead, she sent two former auxiliary gods to help you rebuild your home.

I think you may know these two former auxiliary gods.

They are the sisters Nora and Noi.

They will inherit the divine name of the Life Goddess and continue to protect and guide you forward.

To make the Elf Empire shine with its former glory once more!

That’s all."

After Lette finished speaking, the entire hall fell into a deathly silence. All the elves stared intently at him, making him feel uneasy.

The Elf Empire’s Queen fixed her gaze on Lette, her voice nearly pleading as she asked.

"Lord Lette, is... is it true?"

"Yes, so... from now on, please praise the Holy Light and sing the praises of life."

"Praise the Holy Light! Praise life!"

"Praise the Holy Light! Praise life!"

"Praise the Holy Light! Praise life!"

The entire palace hall erupted into a frenzy of shouts. Some elves embraced each other and wept, while the Elf Empress covered her mouth, trying hard not to sob aloud.

However, her tears fell like a stream of pearls, cascading down relentlessly.

"But, however..."

Lette suddenly spoke again, causing the elves to look at him warily, fearing he would say it was just a joke.

"During the progression of the Life Goddess’s succession ceremony, the two Life Goddesses discovered that there’s a problem with your Ancient Tree of Life.

If this problem cannot be resolved, it will greatly delay the succession ceremony of the Life Goddess.

I think this is something none of us wish to see.

The Holy Light Goddess, being compassionate, specially sent me here to examine what exactly is wrong with your Ancient Tree of Life.

To find a way to solve the problem and ensure the succession ceremony progresses swiftly.

So, you can consider that I am here to treat the tree."

"You are not just treating the tree! You are leading the entire Elf Clan from peril! You’re the benefactor of our entire Elf Clan!"

The Elf Queen grasped Lette tightly with one hand, waving with the other.

"Why are you just standing there!? Quickly! Prepare the most sumptuous feast to welcome and honor our benefactor! And you all, tidy up the most luxurious room in the palace for the benefactor to stay!

Why are you still standing there! Hurry up!"

The higher-ups of the Elf Empire were overjoyed, each leaving the palace with beaming smiles.

After everyone had left, Lette looked at the exuberantly joyful Elf Queen.

"I say, Your Majesty, there’s no rush for a welcoming feast, after all, we haven’t traveled far.

Time is tight and the task is demanding; I’d like to first take a look at the Ancient Tree of Life.

The sooner the problem is resolved, the sooner you can welcome back the Life Goddess."

The Queen was deeply moved by these words: "To think that, despite being human, His Highness Holy Sin is so concerned about the survival of our Elf Clan, I am truly... touched..."

She began to cry as she spoke, then suddenly lowered her voice to a mysterious level, holding onto Lette’s hands.

"Our Elf Clan truly has no way to repay you, so how about this?

I have a daughter, and if the benefactor wouldn’t mind, I could arrange for her to marry you!

To signify the goodwill between the elves and humans!"

"Oh, there’s no need for that!"

"It’s alright, Rosadina is particularly fond of you; I believe she wouldn’t oppose this decision!"

"No, no, that’s not appropriate. I’m simply here to tend to the tree; I don’t have such worldly desires."

Unexpectedly, even after hearing this, the Empress showed no intention of letting go.

She deliberated for a while, finally seeming to make a firm decision as she looked at Lette once more.

"Yes, yes, the benefactor’s kindness is too great, and the status of a princess is insufficient to express the Elf Clan’s gratitude."

"If His Highness Holy Sin doesn’t mind, I will pass the throne to her immediately, so she can marry you as a queen!"

"Still not enough? Then... how about me?"