Seraphina immediately shook her head as she held Talia’s hand, “You can’t! You should first think about your status and mother. If anybody, even if a denizen of that realm, finds out you are the Princess of the Hellborn Dynasty, then a war might break out between your people and theirs. I will definitely not allow such a risky thing with so much to lose, especially when it was my fault that I was too careless by not noticing that thief. I can’t do that to your mother. You should understand that, Talia. You already did enough. Now let me do the rest.”
’She is the fucking Princess of the Hellborn Dynasty?? What kind of mess did she pull me into?’ Viktor had already guessed that Talia probably enjoyed a respected status back in her home after seeing that even her ‘servants’ were a pair of old monsters.
However, he never actually expected her to hold one of the most powerful statuses in her home, and which kind of Dynasty would send their own princess as a messenger? It just didn’t make sense unless the one who sent them had some certain reasons to do so, and he wondered what all they might be.
He wondered if they sent Talia since they wanted to expose his bluff or exact out some punishment for spouting nonsense. However, after getting involved with their princess, he felt that these things were the least of his troubles.
But right now, Viktor decided to keep that matter aside for later since there was a bigger problem to focus on now.
Talia’s expression came down as she heard Seraphina’s words. She was unable to think of anything to refute her and felt frustrated with her own status. If only she was not a princess, she wouldn’t have to worry about things other than herself.
Viktor saw Talia’s dejected expression and then looked at a saddened Seraphina, “Then let me come with you. I am kind of a nobody to these people and have nothing to lose. So…shall we?”
”As expected of my honey!” Talia’s lips bloomed into a dreamy smile as she hugged Viktor, feeling happy and proud that her mate was ready and brave to help her friends.
Seraphina’s face involuntarily brightened up and for some reason felt relieved hearing his words. But still, she didn’t want to take advantage of his kindness and said, “Viktor, you might know, but the people in that realm are very dangerous, including these dark elves. Also, I don’t feel it is right to hold you back from returning to your home. Your people must be awaiting your return.”
Talia snorted, thinking about Viktor’s ‘people’ awaiting his return. She knew all of them were women and felt that they were all just holding back her honey from achieving greatness and unleashing his true potential.
Viktor indeed didn’t forget about the fact that they must be eagerly awaiting his return, but still, there was nothing really urgent back home, and so he said, “I am sure they will understand if I tell them to wait for me a little bit longer. Can you send them a message or inform any one of them that I might be a bit late when I return? As for dealing with dangerous people, I am afraid that is the only thing I am good at. And since you mentioned it, how can I let a beautiful fairy like you go there alone? I am afraid that would go against my conscience.”
Seraphina could only helplessly smile, feeling happy and grateful that he was willing to help her race without demanding anything in return despite the fact that they had only met yesterday.
If it was someone else, Seraphina would have felt worried that they might have some ulterior motives in helping her. But since she knew something about what kind of a person Viktor was, she had no doubts about him.
Even the fact that Talia imprinted on Viktor was proof of this. She knew Talia didn’t imprint on Viktor simply because his bloodline was stronger but also because of other profound factors like the soul and personality itself, even if the two might not realize it.
However, her expression became apologetic as she said, “I am sorry. It is impossible to inform your people without going to your realm unless one of your people can divine your location. And the Realm Bridge has a cooldown before we can use it again. I can understand if you want to return back to your realm to not make your people worry. I can do this alone.”
Viktor rubbed his forehead and said with a sigh, “No…it is fine. I am sure my people will be able to hold on for a while. They know I will return anyway. So let’s do this.”
Even though Viktor said this, he had no idea what his women were going to do once they didn’t hear from him for a while. That was why he was hoping to finish this quick and return before they got anxious.
At the same time, he didn’t want the Fairy Queen to put herself in danger by doing this alone. It just didn’t sit right with him.
Seraphina felt grateful as she nodded, “Okay. But we still don’t know if the thief was acting alone or for someone else. There are a lot of reasons most want to steal the Fruit of the Blessed One,” Seraphina said with pinched lips while Viktor nodded.
She then looked at Talia and asked, “Talia, can you please look after my daughters while we both are away? I don’t have anybody else I can trust my daughters with.”
Talia raised one of her brows as she asked with a slight head shake, “Is there even a need to ask, aunt? Of course, I can look after them.”
Seraphina faintly smiled as she said, “Then don’t forget about your mischievous friends. I am afraid without me, all three of them might be up to some mischief. So since you are their older sister, don’t encourage them. At least till I return.”
Talia gave a wink as she said, “Aunt, you worry too much. I would be busy dreaming and eagerly awaiting my honey’s return. So I don’t think I would be in the mood to do anything else. Did you hear that, honey? You should get that fruit back as fast as possible and just get rid of whoever tries to stop or slow you down. Haaa….I really wish I could come with you two,” Talia pursed her lips, feeling very sad that she couldn’t join her honey in helping Seraphina.
Viktor could only shake his head as he sighed. He felt that he could use this time to think about his and Talia’s relationship and also the future, especially since he now knew that he imprinted on the Princess of the most powerful werewolf royalty. Surely, that might have already brought about quite a messy situation.