История Королевы Эльфов / The story of the Elf Queen: 2. Глава 2

Chapter Two. Awakening of the Hero of the Elf Queen
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Camrad_RIP 04.10.24 в 18:58

//...All that was left was a blinding white light.....

Camrad_RIP 04.10.24 в 18:59

After blinking several times, Cyril opened his eyes. And the first thing he saw was a high-light ceiling, decorated with paintings in the floral style. And the first thing he felt was an incredible lightness in his whole body, especially in his head. Having stretched properly, Kirill yawned sweetly. He hadn't slept so well in a long time... DAMN IT!

Camrad_RIP 13.10.24 в 19:07

He seemed to voice the last thought aloud as he tried to jump to his feet. And he failed. Because Cyril found himself lying on a luxurious double bed, made up of silk linens. Besides that, the freshman student realized two other things. First, he was in a bedroom larger than his parents' entire apartment. And furnished with such luxurious furniture that even modest provincial chiefs of the traffic police would envy. The second thing Cyril realized was that he was not alone in the bedroom.

Camrad_RIP 13.10.24 в 21:29

It would have been hard not to notice the nearly two dozen people lined up in a semicircle in front of his bed, though. No, no, no, no, no, no. Not people. Or rather, not just people. In the center and slightly in front stood a tall and very beautiful woman, with a commanding face, long platinum hair down to her waist, bright emerald eyes, and long pointed ears. She was dressed in a luxurious white and emerald dress with a deep neckline that perfectly emphasized her high breasts and slender waist. On her forehead, she wore a silver hoop adorned with sparkling emeralds. At one glance at her, Cyril's mind had a clear association with the character of Cate Blanchett, played magnificently by her in the cult films of Peter Jackson especially if the latter was making an adult version of Lord of the Rings, if not worse.

Camrad_RIP 14.10.24 в 21:57

Flanked by this Ero-Galadriel, stood several other elves and elf-women. The latter were outnumbered. They were dressed in no less magnificent dresses than their superior, emphasizing their slender and seductive figures. But it was clearly felt that their outfits were still a little less luxurious. One of them, standing just behind Galadriel 18+, held a staff of white wood and had a jeweled tiara on her forehead. At the very edges stood several people dressed in black and white robes. Literally classic maid and butlers. But only if the costumes of the latter were impeccably strict, the maids' dresses were not modest at all. It turned out almost classic very beautiful and erotic maids. Looking at them, you instinctively expect a slight French accent. And all those gathered looked attentively at Cyril, who sat in bed. And he looked at them.

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 06:50

No way.

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 06:50

Realizing that he had also said it out loud, the freshman student twitched fearfully. However, the crowd did not seem to understand his words. Or pretended not to. Some of them looked at each other warily, and the very adult version of Galadriel standing in front of them stared at Cyril and asked slowly, separating the words clearly:

Camrad_RIP 14.10.24 в 21:57

"Honorable Cyril, do you understand my words?"

Camrad_RIP 13.10.24 в 21:41

"Uh... Yeah, I'll un...derstan...d..."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 06:51

Even before he finished speaking, Kirill realized that he wasn't speaking Russian. It was clearly a different language, but it felt like his own. After another moment, Cyril realized that he was thinking in this language too. But the native language now felt like English for some reason. Apparently, the thought process was reflected too clearly on his face, because the elfess raised her right hand up, putting her palm in front of her, and said:

Camrad_RIP 14.10.24 в 22:00

"Please, honorable Cyril, remain calm. I realize you must be in great confusion right now and do not understand what is happening. I will try to explain everything to you, but please remain calm and listen to me carefully."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:12

There was something in her voice that didn't even make Cyril think of challenging what she said. Nodding hastily, the student replied:

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:12

"Okay! I mean, good. I'm listening to you very carefully, your... majesty."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:13

With a barely perceptible smile at the corners of her lips, the elfess still spoke in the same incredibly convincing and calm voice:

Camrad_RIP 14.10.24 в 22:19

"Forgive me, circumstances have forced me to disregard traditional etiquette. Allow me to introduce myself. Sivila, daughter of Theanar, of the House of the Misty Tree. By human standards, I might be considered an Elven queen. You may use “your majesty” if you prefer, but “honorable” is also acceptable."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:14

Listening attentively to what appeared to be “Not-Galadriel,” Cyril nodded quickly:

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:15

"I hear you, honorable Sivila."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:15

The elfess nodded briefly in response and continued:

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:30

"In that case, I ask you again, honorable Cyril, to remain calm and listen to me. This may not be easy for you to believe. Right now you are in the Royal Palace, in the heart of the Forest Kingdom of the Elves."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:31

"You mean, believe that I'm in another world?" The student guessed, “Well, it's really not easy to believe. I've read a lot of legends and stories about such heroes, though, and they were very popular in my world. But it's one thing to read completely fictional stories and another thing to go to another world yourself."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:32

Sivila's expression changed to one of sympathetic concern, and she raised her hand palm-first in front of her again:

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:33

It's more complicated and disturbing than that, honorable Cyril. Now it seems to you that you have just communicated with the goddess who chose you, and then you came here. But, in fact, you have been in our world for quite some time. It could very well be decades ago.

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:34

"Eh... What do you mean?"

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:35

"Elven warriors have discovered you in the lair of a very powerful and dangerous mage."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 07:35

The elven queen made a smooth and graceful gesture with her hand, and a three-dimensional image appeared in the air beside her. Just like a hologram in fantasy movies. Staring his eyes out, Cyril saw himself floating in the air above some stone altar. Completely naked and surrounded by some glowing symbols, as if he were a character from a computer game. And around him stood several elves in armor. After waiting a few seconds, Sivila continued:

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 08:12

"The magician, in whose lair we found you, is very powerful and skillful in the most insidious games with the minds of his victims. Which makes him doubly dangerous. And yet, until recently, almost no one knew anything about him. Even we elves learned of his existence only recently and literally by accident. Such a thing was simply impossible, and yet it was. However, now we guess what the reason for his power was, and how he managed to gain it without attracting attention. We believe that he was able to somehow obtain the power given to you, Cyril."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 08:13

"Uh... What do you mean?!" Turning away from his image, Cyril turned back to the elf queen with a shocked face, "But... But... But how?! I just..."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 08:14

"Please, honorable Cyril, remain calm! You're perfectly safe now. No one is accusing you of anything. What I've said is only the speculation of our masters of magic. But even if it turns out that their assumptions are correct, no one will blame you for what that wizard did, using the power given to you, what my people call the Tablet of the Soul. You are as much a victim of his perfidy as many of my brothers and sisters. And you don't remember anything, honorable Cyril, most likely because he took possession of the artifact given to you by the goddess."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 08:14

The student involuntarily twitched and clutched his chest. Of course, the gold-ringed glass ball was not there. Only a snow-white shirt of silky fabric. Raising his eyes back to Sivila, Cyril felt the fear gradually growing in his chest.

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 08:15

"Uh, are you sure? Well, I mean, I mean... There's a way to fix it, or... I don't know, somehow understand...."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 08:15

The Queen raised both hands:

Camrad_RIP 12.10.24 в 18:53

"Honorable Cyril, please calm down. You are safe now. Listen to me."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 08:27

Taking a step forward, the elfess looked at the student carefully, her aristocratic face taking on a caring expression:

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 08:28

"After we found you, our best magicians examined you. Among other things, they looked into your mind. They found no traces of another's will, but they did notice many gaps in your memory. Some of your memories have been stolen, and we can't get them back. I ask you to forgive us for this unceremonious interference on our part, but it was necessary given where you were found. We did not know who you were or what great mission you were sent to our world on."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 09:08

Licking his sharply parched lips, Cyril swallowed and managed to squeeze himself out:

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 09:08

" I mean... And how long was I... well... captive....."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 09:08

A sympathetic expression appeared on the queen's face and caring intonations appeared in her voice:

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 09:09

"We don't know that for sure, honorable Cyril. We can only assume that you came to our world several decades ago. Probably about half a century ago."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 09:20

"Fifty years?!"

Camrad_RIP 12.10.24 в 07:14

A sudden and terrible realization struck the student, and he clutched his face in horror. Had he really turned into an old man? He was the one who was about to... The Elven Queen abruptly stopped the panic that was beginning to set in, commanding loudly and imperiously:

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 09:21

"Cyrill, calm down! You're completely fine! Look!"

Camrad_RIP 12.10.24 в 18:52

With a gesture, Sivila pointed to a tall mirror standing against one of the walls. It reflected a young man, very familiar to Cyril, with short light-blond hair and a completely wild expression on his dazed face. A young face, without aging wrinkles, gray hair, or beard. Running his palm over it, and making sure that it was not a trick, the student involuntarily exhaled with relief:

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 09:22

"Ugh... And here I was... But, wait, what about....."

Camrad_RIP 16.10.24 в 09:22

Understanding his question, the queen said in a caring voice:

Camrad_RIP 12.10.24 в 18:52

"I can definitely say that your captor didn't skimp on quality rejuvenating alchemy and healing magic."

Camrad_RIP 15.10.24 в 15:40

"Got it..."

Camrad_RIP 12.10.24 в 07:15

In fact, there was very little to understand. What I heard simply refused to fit into my head. To be personally chosen by the goddess for a great mission and to enter the other world through the elevator of one's home was an extraordinary event! It was not easy to realize and accept. And now it turned out that he had fallen much deeper and a long time ago... Shit, what if he... No... That can't be... What if... Apparently, another panic thought was reflected on the student's face too clearly, because the queen of the elves again became wary:

Camrad_RIP 14.10.24 в 22:20

"Cyrill, are you okay? If you feel bad…"

Camrad_RIP 12.10.24 в 18:51

"Oh... No, I'm fine... well, I mean, no... I mean, I mean... Geez, I'm sorry... I'm just... my head is spinning from what I've heard... Geez...."

Camrad_RIP 15.10.24 в 15:39