Chapter 550: Not What It Looks Like (2/2)

”Yes. Well, to be not exact, we call them Transcendent Crystals now--Transcendent Wind Crystals, that is. We were fortunate enough to discover five in the mines.”

”You intend to give them all to me, Your Majesty? How can I accept all of them? Just one or two is good enough for me,” General Marquis Hendrick spoke humbly.

After all, each Transcendent Crystal represents a chance to reach Transcendence--and the Queen gave out five just like that?

Nevertheless, Elizabeth shook her head and said, ”No, it is my husband's wish--as well as mine, that you have them. Your service in defending the west and loyalty towards the empire all these years cannot go unrewarded. Take it. You deserve it.”

”Yes, thank you, Your Majesty! I will not let your gift go to waste! I will quickly reach Transcendence to better safeguard the empire!” General Marquis Hendrick vowed on one knee.

”En, I believe you can do it.” Elizabeth nodded.

Shortly after, she asked, ”Who leads the elven tribe? Take me to see that person. I will need to discuss with the person about what I mentioned earlier.”

”Yes, Your Majesty! The one currently leading the elven tribe is their Supreme Elder, Marquis Haldir. However, there are also the 12 Elders of the High Council, and the two princesses of the royal elf family; Third Princess Thessalia and Fifth Princess Faelyn.” General Marquis Hendrick proceeded to explain before offering, ”I will lead you to them at once.”

”Alright.” Elizabeth nodded before following the General Marquis and headed towards the Elder Tree shortly after.

...

Meanwhile, Leon reopened his eyes back inside the Worldspace before they flickered, ”Did it work?”

He shifted his glance to Duna and Lumi's body and quickly discovered their perfect state without a trace of damage.

Shortly after, Leon reached out his hands and began inspecting their cold but delicate arms without a trace of warmth.

When vengeful spirits and ghosts reach the Corporeal Realm and rebuild their bodies, they only create a physical vessel to nurture their souls.

It was not like they were coming back to life, although their physical vessels are most often closely resembling their former selves.

As such, Duna and Lumi's supple arms still felt nice and cool to the touch.

But while Leon enjoyed his 'inspection,' his eyes suddenly locked onto Duna's cold gaze staring right back at him.

He froze immediately.

”Ahem, this is not what it looks like.” Leon coughed and tried to explain himself.