(Wester lands- Metropolis of Relanter)

(Governor’s Mansion- Eating Corridor)

“Transfer the tables to the nook of the corridor to create space for the beds,” Claire ordered as she walked in the direction of the middle of the room.

Excessive priestess Elisa and a number of other nuns have been at the moment handing out bread and bowls of soup to the ravenous darkish elves.

The darkish elves stared distrustfully on the people however nonetheless took the items of meals from their palms.

After not consuming for a number of days, even when it have been poison, they have been nonetheless prepared to eat as a way to sate their starvation.

Elisa would sometimes speak to the younger kids and luxury them utilizing a mild tone of voice.

Her candy smile was infectious, and she or he even managed to get fun out of one of many little women who stared at her adoringly.

In the meantime the knights within the room have been transferring the furnishings to the aspect to create a wide-open house.

After Elisa had healed the darkish elves, the query of what to do with the previous slaves had been put aside till tomorrow.

Claire felt uncomfortable leaving them down within the musky basement the place they’d be always reminded of their torment.

After consulting one of many knights in command of sweeping the mansion for any extra traces of black magic, it was determined that the eating room was one of the best place to briefly home the darkish elves.

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It was positioned close to the kitchen and there was just one entrance main out and in of the big house that resembled a grand banquet corridor.

The ground shone with a golden luster and a powerful crystal chandelier was hung excessive above on the ceiling.

Lord Cain was a person used to displaying his wealth so the house within the eating room was greater than sufficient to carry the handfuls of darkish elf prisoners.

Claire’s resolution to deal with the darkish elves was not with out criticism particularly from the reinforcements dispatched from the native church who arrived a number of hours in the past.

However her chilly demeanor and steadfast willpower wouldn’t tolerate any protest.

It helped that nobody within the metropolis was a tier two paladin and simply by utilizing her holy aura alone she was in a position to crush any resistance.

Claire raised up her proper hand and beckoned in the direction of a number of knights standing guard close to the doorway to the corridor.

They walked over instantly and bowed their heads respectfully.

Whereas Claire could also be suppressing the monks by drive, the knights have been satisfied of her power and her ruthless execution of Lord Cain had received their favour.

“Ship out a message to the knights scattered across the mansion and inform them to verify the bedrooms for any spare mattresses,” Claire coldly spoke.

“Ought to there not be sufficient then be happy to take any couches, sofas or delicate pillows that you’ll find.”

The knights nodded in acknowledgement after which left the room.

Claire took over their place and stored a cautious eye on what was occurring contained in the eating corridor.

Meals. Shelter. Security.

No matter what resolution was made regarding the darkish elves, it was necessary to make sure that their surroundings was steady.

Claire was not product of stone and seeing their bruised and battered our bodies within the basement horrified and sickened her.

How may Lord Cain be so merciless?

The holy paladin curled her fingers up right into a fist and a short aura of holy mild appeared alongside the tip of her longsword.

She took a number of deep breaths as a way to relax and the sunshine step by step light away.

Claire noticed Elisa taking a look at her with concern, however she gave a small smile to point out that she was alright.

Talking of Elisa…

Claire’s coronary heart was nonetheless a multitude after receiving an surprising kiss on the cheek from the previous saintess.

Clearly with every little thing that had simply occurred it was neither the time nor the place to debate it, however the reminiscence stored resurfacing in Claire’s thoughts.

The delicate feeling of Elisa’s lips as she pressed them towards her cheek made Claire’s coronary heart begin to race uncontrollably.

No… no… get a grip… it was in all probability nothing…

Would she even be capable to begin a relationship?

The specter of Saintess Marie and Pope Emmanuel was like a darkish cloud looming over the sparks of affection in Claire’s coronary heart.

If she did not cease them then this world could be destroyed, and Elisa would most probably die within the invasion.

Whereas Claire was struggling to maintain her feelings from showing on her face, Elisa was displaying kindness and empathy in the direction of the previous slaves.

“Would you want some extra bread?” Elisa requested warmly as she broke off one other piece from the loaf and handed it to a feminine darkish elf.

“Thank… thank… you…” the darkish elf whispered softly as she took the bread from Elisa’s hand.

Though Elisa had healed their our bodies… their minds have been one other matter.

The deepest scars have been those that might not be seen.

It was unattainable to heal trauma with holy mild and Elisa may solely pray that they’d be capable to come out of the darkness and resume their lives.

The previous saintess didn’t reveal her true id so not one of the darkish elves within the eating corridor have been conscious that their princess was standing earlier than them.

“One… two… three… 4…” Elisa quietly whispered as she counted the variety of darkish elves within the room.

There have been thirty-seven in whole with the bulk being ladies and kids. It was not a small quantity.

Claire had made her the top of the operation and thankfully that gave her some a lot wanted time to plan.

Elisa furrowed her brows as she tried to consider what to do subsequent.

Summoning a portal to the darkish elf homeland was an possibility however she may solely open a gate twice per day along with her at the moment power.

At greatest she would be capable to ship again round ten darkish elves after two days and that was assuming that her physique would be capable to deal with the fixed move of black magic.

Wait… that was it!

She was already going to a metropolis close to the outer areas so it would not be a giant deal to take the darkish elves with them.

After all, there have been a number of logistical issues concerned in creating an escort for a batch of former slaves, however it was potential.

Hiring a mercenary workforce for security and a service provider group to supply empty wagons was only a matter of cost.

Elisa’s eyes brightened as she lastly noticed the trail ahead.

Apparent she would want to debate this matter with Claire, however she was assured that she may get her guardian paladin to agree along with her plan.