Chapter 240 - 148: Climbing onto the Queen’s Jade Bed... The Heart-Eyed Elf Princess

Chapter 240: Chapter 148: Climbing onto the Queen’s Jade Bed... The Heart-Eyed Elf Princess

The convergence of the Lightning Element made Su Xuan’s skin seem unusually sensitive, as if it would burst at the slightest touch.

Lucia, meanwhile, watched the slowly rising Divine Radiance with rapt curiosity.

She had never expected Su Xuan’s Magic Power to gather there. However, she quickly understood. It was probably because his control over his Magic Power wasn’t refined enough for him to guide its flow freely.

’What’s strange is that when beginners struggle to control Magic Factors, they usually concentrate their Magic Power in their palms, since that’s the area they can control best.’

’But why would Su Xuan choose to...’

"Is it because of Ivsha?"

Lucia’s eyes narrowed as she guessed it might be related to Ivsha. The prolonged Holy Light prayers must have instilled this habit in Su Xuan.

After all, resisting a Succubus required a certain amount of effort; willpower alone was definitely not enough.

Driven by a flicker of curiosity, Lucia moved a little closer.

She reached out a fingertip, trying to touch the Holy Light crackling with lightning. But just as she was about to make contact, she stopped. The image of Su Xuan’s Holy War against the Succubus yesterday, using his Half-Dragon Transformation, flashed in her mind, and a chill ran down her spine.

Just then, a mischievous wisp of lightning suddenly flared, zapping Lucia.

"Ouch~!"

Lucia quickly retracted her hand with a soft cry.

Her cry immediately caught Su Xuan’s attention.

"What’s wrong?"

Su Xuan opened his eyes, looking at Lucia with concern and confusion.

"It’s nothing."

Lucia instantly regained her composure and shot Su Xuan a cool glance. ’I will absolutely not tell him that I just tried to secretly touch his Holy Light...’

"As long as you’re okay."

Hearing her words, Su Xuan relaxed and continued, "I can feel the flow of the Elemental Magic Factors, but my control over them isn’t very good yet."

"It will improve with diligent practice. Mastering Magic Power doesn’t happen overnight," Lucia explained earnestly. "Some people go their entire lives without ever being able to perceive Elemental Magic Power."

"I understand."

Su Xuan nodded, understanding what Lucia meant.

Not everyone could perceive the Magic Factors permeating the air; many could only sense a single Element.

This gave rise to a term—Elemental Affinity!

Only by achieving a certain level of affinity with an Element could one perceive its Elemental Magic Factors. Then, by creating a resonance between the Magic Power within one’s body and the Elemental Magic Factors in the air, one could cast Magic.

For example, Fuli and Flora possessed an extremely high affinity for Fire and Water Elemental Magic Factors, which was why they were more adept at Fire and Water Magic.

Of course, they had some affinity for other Elemental Magic Factors, but the results were far less impressive than their Fire and Water Magic.

Lucia, on the other hand, had a very high affinity for the Light Element. But since the Light Element was not one of the Basic Elements, she also needed the blessing of a divine Faith.

This was also why Light Elemental Magic could threaten the Elementally Immune Rosaline; it contained the Power of Faith from its Divine Attribute.

As for the Elf Queen, she likely possessed an extremely high affinity for all the Basic Elements, in addition to other special powers.

In the Dream Realm, the Elf Queen could create hundreds of Magic Arrays in the blink of an eye, a testament to her astonishing mastery of Elemental Magic.

"Mr. Su Xuan, we’re back~"

Just then, Ivsha’s voice came from outside the room.

Since the door wasn’t closed, those outside had a clear view of the scene inside, where Su Xuan and Lucia were resting in the bedroom.

"Welcome back. Good work, everyone."

Su Xuan stood up and walked out of the room.

"It was nothing! Master, give me a hug~"

Alice joyfully threw her arms around Su Xuan, rubbing her cheek against his chest to feel his warmth.

"Where are Fuli and Flora?"

Ivsha asked, noticing that Fuli and Flora weren’t at the Guild.

"They’re in the Elf Kingdom, preparing to receive the baptism of the Elf Mother Tree. They probably won’t be at the Guild for a week," Su Xuan replied.

"Oh, I see. So we won’t see those two cute Little Elves for a whole week~" Ivsha sounded a little disappointed. She was quite fond of the Elf Sisters.

"The Elf Mother Tree is a fine thing~"

At that moment, Mare Rhine, who was sitting on the sofa in the Guild hall, set her milk bottle aside. Crossing her arms and legs in a boss-like posture, she said, "I once thought about claiming the Elf Mother Tree for myself. But it turns out the Elf Queen, with the tree’s blessing, possesses power that can threaten the Gods. That tree is far more powerful than anyone in this world imagines."

"Power that can threaten the Gods?"

Su Xuan looked surprised upon hearing Mare Rhine’s words.

But on second thought, considering the Elf Mother Tree was the cradle of the entire Elf Race, it didn’t seem so strange.

It was an entity that nurtured an entire race. Tens of millions of Elves had been born from it; it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it a God itself.

And since the Elf Queen was a Demigod, it was only natural that their combined power could threaten the Gods.

"So, it’s never wrong to stay on good terms with the Elf Race," Mare Rhine added. "Compared to the Giant Dragons, their individual strength might not be as outstanding, and they don’t have the terrifying numbers of the Human and Beast Races. But they are a Race protected by two goddesses. They are far older and more powerful than you think."

"Mm." Su Xuan nodded thoughtfully.

The history of the Elf Race was even longer than that of the Human Race. There were still many, many stories about them.

"This is an extra item the client from the task gave us."

Just then, Rosaline walked over to Su Xuan and handed him a green bracelet.

Su Xuan took the bracelet, and information about it popped up before his eyes.

[Emerald Bracelet (Elite): A precious item unique to the Star Kingdom’s Royal Family. Luck +3. Value: 1 Gold Coin.]

"A precious item unique to the Star Kingdom’s Royal Family?"

Seeing the item’s description, Su Xuan recalled that one of the tasks Rosaline and the others had completed today was escorting a noble lady from the Star Kingdom to a Magic Airship bound for the Sun Sect Country.

It seemed many nobles from the Star Kingdom had been fleeing the country recently. Usually, such a phenomenon heralded impending turmoil in the kingdom.

’War? Or...’

Lost in thought, he submitted the last two D-level Task requests.

Gold Coins +4, Experience +40,000! (+50%)

[Special Commission will be available in 12 hours!]

A notification appeared in Su Xuan’s vision. There were twelve hours until the special commission to advance to D+ Level. The timing was perfect.

After completing the special commission, the subjugation of the last two high-risk Demon Caves would take place the day after. Not a single moment was wasted.

As his thoughts drifted, Su Xuan glanced out the window.

The sky had already been painted an inky black. He knew it was time for him to go to his appointment.

"I’m heading out for a bit."

Su Xuan put the Emerald Bracelet into his backpack and spoke to Ivsha and the others.

"Where are you going, Mr. Su Xuan? Do you need me to accompany you?" Ivsha asked, taking a concerned step forward.

"No need to worry. I’m just making a trip to the Elf Kingdom."

Su Xuan ruffled Ivsha’s hair and added, "I might be back very late. You should head back to the church first."

"Alright, then." Ivsha nodded obediently.

The Teleportation Array flashed with white light, and Su Xuan arrived at the Elf Palace in the Elf Kingdom.

At this moment, a bright Full Moon hung high above the Elf Kingdom, its silvery radiance scattering down and illuminating the land as if it were day.

However, the entire kingdom seemed unusually quiet, and the Elf Palace was deserted.

This puzzled Su Xuan. In the morning, only Alina had been in the palace.

’Is it the same at night?’

’Did something happen?’

Just as he was filled with doubt, a figure appeared silently behind him. Red lips parted, drawing close to Su Xuan’s ear as she whispered, "You’re finally here~ I’ve been waiting for you for so long~"

Alina’s sudden appearance startled Su Xuan.

He took a few steps forward before turning to face her.

Alina was wearing a long silver dress. Bathed in the moonlight, its fabric seemed to turn semi-transparent, revealing tantalizing glimpses of her exquisite figure.

"I got held up by something," Su Xuan explained. "Where are you planning to paint? It’s not here, is it?"

The Elf Palace was a bit desolate at night. With the cold wind blowing, he had no desire to pose like a fool as a human model here for hours.

"Follow me."

Alina immediately led Su Xuan toward the majestic palace behind them.

Hearing this, Su Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. ’Looks like I won’t have to do it outside...’

"Whose bedroom is this? Yours?"

When Su Xuan saw the place Alina intended to paint, a confused expression appeared on his face.

She had brought him to a bedroom. The room was filled with furniture made of crystal, and the Jade Bed in particular looked familiar to Su Xuan, as if it were the one from the Dream Realm...

’Wait a minute.’

’Could this be the Elf Queen’s bedroom?’

"This is the Queen’s bedchamber. We’ll paint here," Alina stated immediately.

As soon as she said this, Su Xuan’s expression turned serious, and his eyes, filled with bewilderment, fixed on Alina.

’Is there something wrong with you?’

’Why would you choose the Elf Queen’s bedchamber as the place to paint?’

Unfazed by Su Xuan’s questioning gaze, Alina just chuckled and said, "The Queen and the Elders have gone out. They won’t be back for a couple of days, so I’m in charge here now."

"..."

Su Xuan’s feelings were complicated. ’These Elf Princesses really are something else!’

"You can take off your clothes now."

By now, Alina had already set up her easel. She lightly traced Su Xuan’s arm with her brush. "Just like last time. Then go lie down on the Elf Queen’s bed."

’What???’

"Why do I have to lie on the Elf Queen’s bed?"

Su Xuan asked Alina, completely bewildered. ’A Princess luring a male of another race to climb onto the Queen’s Jade Bed... No matter how you look at it, this plot development feels very wrong!’

"Just do as I say. Don’t worry, I won’t tell the Queen," Alina said with a confident smile.

Hearing this, Su Xuan’s brow furrowed slightly. He was speechless.

’Of course she won’t tell the Queen. She’s the mastermind!’

’At most, I’m just an accomplice.’

’If the Queen finds out, Alina will be in huge trouble!’

’Still, since Alina dares to paint in the Elf Queen’s bedchamber, she must have a way to handle the consequences.’

"You’d better hurry up."

Su Xuan began to take off his clothes, revealing his perfect, muscular physique.

Just then, Alina’s voice came again. "I heard you have a Half-Dragon Transformation ability? Could you let me see it?"

"..."

Su Xuan froze for a moment upon hearing this request.

’Alina sure has a lot of requests. But who told her I could use Half-Dragon Transformation?’

’Was it Fuli and Flora?’

’It must have been those two little ones. In front of Alina, they’re as innocent and cute as little bunnies.’

’She probably got it out of them with some simple trick.’

*Sigh*~

Su Xuan sighed and immediately activated his Half-Dragon Transformation.

As his physique grew larger and his muscles became more defined, Alina’s eyes, which had been fixed on him, began to sparkle like starlight—in the shape of hearts!