陶醉的妻子

Laston was talking about the escape plan and how he would clear his tracks to the Dark Elf in front of him.

When suddenly the Dark Elf raised his hand. Laston's words came to a sudden halt.

"(Someone is coming here,)" said the Dark Elf.

Laston nodded then the Dark Elf instantly turned into black smoke and disappeared into the shadows.

Shortly after he disappeared, there was a knock on his room door.

Laston gritted his teeth, he already guessed who would come right now to talk to him.

Calming himself and changing his facial expression to be as focused as possible, Laston stood up and walked towards the door.

As soon as he opened the door, Aerchon's face was already in front of him.

Aerchon's face was as sharp and intimidating as ever. At that moment, Laston immediately knew that Saeldir must have said something to him.

That something, finally made Aerchon decide to suspect him.

So that leads to this moment where Aerchon stood in his doorway and looked at Laston with an attitude like he wanted to hold him in a cell.

"(Uncle, I want to talk to you,)" Aerchon said.

Laston tried to look as neutral as possible.

"(What do you want to say?)" Laston asked in a curious tone.

Aerchon seemed reluctant to answer immediately.

This was the first time that the face that always seemed so firm looked so doubtful.

Usually, Aerchon always makes decisions quickly. Even when he decided to send troops to battle the other world at that time.

"(This is an important matter may I come inside?)"

Aerchon's words didn't sound like a request for permission.

Laston clenched his fists reflexively. But he controlled himself well and immediately released his fist a moment later.

"(Come in,)" Laston said.

Aerchon entered the room and sat down on a chair. Laston sat on the chair in front of him.

At this time, Laston's heartbeat was actually erratic. Yet he tried to show the best theatrics in front of Aerchon.

Laston's face now only looked like someone who had received an unexpected visit in the late afternoon.

"(So, why did you visit me? Have you talked to Saeldir?" Even Laston asked first. As if to show that he didn't feel any worries regarding himself.

"(Yes, I've spoken to him,)" Aerchon said.

After that, Aerchon was silent. He looked like he didn't know what else to say.

'Is he still having doubts about the truth he heard?' Laston thought.

'I don't know what Saeldir said. But whatever it was, they already knew enough to suspect me. Maybe Mithes said something about me before she died.'

Laston already had a bad feeling when Mithes just disappeared.

She disappeared while on a task to kill the Dragonborn.

Laston knows that Mithes is a member of a clan of Dark Elves who have great and forbidden Magic.

They have Magic that can seal a being's soul. Because of that Laston asked her to kill the Dragonborn.

However apparently, even with that kind of power, they failed to kill him.

From there, it looks like Saeldir is in cahoots with Erend. Then one way or another, they managed to make Mithes spout out his name.

With what they got from there, Aurdis and Saeldir started moving on their own.

Aurdis went to meet the Forest Elves to ask for help from them. Because she knew that they couldn't ask Aerchon or everyone in the palace for help.

Laston was surprised when he found out that Aerchon seemed to believe Saeldir's words. Even just by a little.

He thought that Aerchon would immediately give punishment to Saeldir, for insulting him.

Laston glanced at the place behind Aerchon.

It was untouched by the sun, so it was the darkest spot in the room.

There, the Dark Elf was already waiting. If the situation goes badly for him, Laston will only have to give the signal to the Dark Elf to attack Aerchon.

"(Uncle, can I trust you?)" Aerchon asked while looking into Laston's eyes.

"(What are you talking about? Of course you can trust me,)" Laston replied with a smile.

Under the table, Laston was already gathering dark Magic energy in his hands.

Aerchon sighed and started to look more relaxed. He leaned back in the chair and smiled faintly.

"(I know, uncle. That's why I don't believe Saeldir's words,)" Aerchon said.

"(We only need to go through one more thing to confirm the truth. But I believe that you are innocent.)"

Those words made Laston's brow furrow.

"(One more thing?)" Laston asked.

He was starting to feel uneasy. Why is there still one more thing?

"(Yes,)" Aerchon nodded. "(After that, you will be proven innocent. As I thought.)"

Laston's jaw tightened. "(What's that?)"

"(Sorry, uncle. I really don't want to do this. But... I have to do it. It's also for your own good. That way, you can be free of any accusation.)"

Aerchon looked at Laston with a guilty look. "(You will receive The Doom of Damocles.)"

Aerchon's words were like a bolt of lightning. Shocking Laston until his eyes widened with fear and anger.

"(What? You're going to use The Doom of Damocles on me?!)" Laston said angrily.

Aerchon raised his hand low, signaling Laston to calm down. "(Calm down uncle. If you're innocent, you don't need to be afraid.)

Laston gritted his teeth. "(You know what The Doom of Damocles is. Yet, you still want to give it to me.)"

"(If you're innocent, The Doom of Damocles won't have any effect on you,)" Aerchon said.

"(What if I refuse to accept that?)" Laston asked.

Now, Aerchon's face was back to normal. That stern and intimidating face.

"(In that case, my suspicions of you will only grow,)" Aerchon said.

Laston was silent and the two of them stared at each other for a few moments.

Suddenly, Laston nodded towards Aerchon's back.

Aerchon instantly noticed it. But before he could stand up, a rope immediately grabbed his neck from behind and pulled him down.

Aerchon struggled to use his Magic. But he couldn't.

The rope released a black aura around Aerchon's neck and strangle him tighter.

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