История Королевы Эльфов / The story of the Elf Queen: Глава девятая. Неожиданное приобретение Героя Королевы Эльфов

Chapter Nine. The Unexpected Acquisition of the Hero of the Elf Queen

Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 12:43

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Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 12:44

Sivila stretched out and picked up a silver goblet on a special stand on the edge of the desk. It was decorated with filigree engravings and bore a number of enchantments designed to detect impurities in its contents. And the list of substances embedded in the enchantments was very, very extensive. Not only various poisons but also their components, which can very gradually accumulate in the victim's body to work at the most unexpected moment. Until recently, Sivila had never feared poisons, but the complex alchemy of love or mental alchemy was a threat. Nearly four thousand years of experience with her kin, particularly with her dear female relatives, was a factor. Gradiana was no doubt already preparing to retaliate for the fact that she would soon be the grandmother of the three half-breeds her son had made for the queen's maids.

Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 12:53

But after the events of the last few months, Sivila had radically revised her approach to personal security. Now she took it as seriously and strictly as possible and demanded the same from her retinue. Until the issue with Master is resolved, it is impossible to speak not only about complete, but even about the usual security. In particular, the Queen has thoroughly renewed the defenses of her chambers and her personal protection and strengthened them considerably. Including adding something of her own. After her personal communication with Master, she was convinced by her own bitter experience that when it came to him, relying on others, even the best specialists, was not the wisest decision.

Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 12:55

The mere memory of the cursed enchanted thread made Sivila's nipples tense and tingle involuntarily. Covering her eyes, the queen exhaled slowly and willed herself to suppress the unwanted excitement. Damn. Son. Of a bitch. Nothing, she would thank him again for that sweet prank. She had patience enough. Taking a sip of water from a silver goblet enchanted to keep the contents cold, among other things, Sivila went back to work. Despite the relatively early morning, the queen had been on her feet for quite some time, having sorted out most of the current correspondence and moving on to other matters. Specifically, to sorting through the numerous reports that came in each day and related to two people. Or rather, one person, the other still not a hundred percent guaranteed.

Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 12:56

Master and Cirial. There was still no news on the former, despite the ongoing search. Or rather, there was no specific news. But there was something they did understand. An incredibly extensive search involving the best clairvoyants, soothsayers, and fortune-tellers not only of the Forest but of the younger races as well, had failed to find any trace of the Master, let alone determine his exact location. But a number of circumstantial indications suggested that he was still in the region of the Middle Sea. Most likely in its northern part, if one compared the results of the search vectors of the lizards, the Southerners, and the inhabitants of the lands to the east, from the Steppe to the gifted of the Eastern Empire.

Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 13:02

But it couldn't be ruled out that he might be even further north. There were plenty of places to hide in the territories of the Fallen Kingdoms of the North. And since the hunt had begun, there had been more than one or two reports of suspicious activity from the inhabitants of the ruined cities there. The ones that had long been a bit unlive since the days of the Great Horde and its no less Great Crusade to the West. It had been a hard time if not a terrible one.

Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 13:04

Usually, the undead, both the higher and the lower representatives, preferred to sit in their ruins and not go far from them. And that suited everyone just fine. The dead and their lords only caused trouble for the desperate adventurers who decided to try their luck in search of the legendary treasures of the Fallen Kingdoms. And the few tribes of beastmen, humans, and green-skinned people of varying degrees of savagery and barbarism that inhabited those inhospitable lands. There were exceptions, of course, but they were exceptions. High vampires, lichs, or other intelligent undead were quite good at organizing crypts, lairs, or even full-fledged underground palaces. It was not easy to smoke them out.

Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 13:05

But after the announcement of the hunt for Master, several scouts of the Forest reported the use of spatial magic in several ruins of the largest cities. But it was impossible to know where the dead inhabitants of the north had placed the portals. The undead were very good at keeping their secrets. There were also several reports from informant agents that there were indirect signs of activity of higher vampires in several Free Cities at once. Only circumstantial so far, it could be illegal necromancers or equally illegal practitioners of Blood Magic. But you can't spot an old bloodsucker that easily. Truly intelligent and experienced creatures could hide very well among the living, sometimes living side by side for centuries. Especially, if they patronized them or cooperated with them.

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 13:04

There were many questions and very few answers. But the Queen had hope that this would change in the coming days. The work with the captured artifacts of Master was slow, because of the extreme caution. But it was progressing. And the cast of his magical gift was almost ready. It was not a full-fledged cast of subtle bodies, but for a magical search, a good specialist would have enough of such a sample. And Forest didn't bring in good experts. It's brought in the best! And as soon as the final preparations are made, the search will be very different. Wherever Master's holed up, they'll find him. Or at least locate him with regional precision. She wishes she knew what the Sun-worshippers have come up with to find him, but they're keeping silent. Those fanatics would love to get even with Master themselves.

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 13:05

Putting aside the skimpy report of the new Emissary of the Forest in the Northern Theocracy, Sivila switched to another report. A much more detailed one. After reading it carefully, the queen leaned back in her chair and drummed her fingers thoughtfully on the armrest. The training of the otherworlder had been underway for a little less than a month. And in that time, with the help of the power given to him, he had mastered knowledge and abilities that would have taken several years of hard study for ordinary gifted ones. And that's with talent and a lot of hard work. But the otherworlder has mastered more than just the bare knowledge and skills. If we compare the casts of his subtle bodies at the moment of finding him, at the moment of acquiring his first gifts and now, the difference is even more noticeable. From a mediocre gifted weakling with a barely budding gift, he turned first into a full-fledged adept with almost perfectly developed subtle bodies. And by the time he reached the tenth step, his power had grown even stronger. And he had only just begun his training.

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 13:14

Even if the analysts' predictions came true, and after reaching a certain stage, the rate of ascent would drop sharply, the pace was still frightening. And if one were to believe the archives of the past millennia, one's observations, and inquiries directly from the otherworlder, the power bestowed upon him had not even been fully revealed yet. If you look at what he was offered at the first steps, and what he was offered after reaching the tenth step... Analysts' predictions were quite alarming. And there was no clear limit to his development.....

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 13:15

Which means we need to keep a tight rein on this kid. So we don't get another Raistar the Apostate. And not just on the pulse. So far there are no problems with that, the boy is completely satisfied with his current situation. The living and housing conditions are incredibly comfortable by his standards. In his home world, he lived in conditions far worse. The only thing that has caused his displeasure so far is the intensity of training, but this problem Diantrel managed to suppress in its infancy. Otherwise, the boy was happy with everything, especially after a little intervention from the Secret Guard, pushing him into the arms of the agents assigned to him.

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:11

It would certainly be interesting to see if his child would inherit the gift of the Soul Tablet but that was something that should be put on hold for now. The thing that should not be delayed is Master's problem. It needs to be solved as soon as possible. Because this boy has obtained the Soul Tablet and has begun his ascent from the very first step. What powers are already available to Master analysts is still hard to predict. But even the predictions they do make agree on one thing. You can't give him time. Every day plays into his hands. We need to find him, but that's easier said than done. So much trouble... In the name of the First Tree!

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:13

Sivila could barely keep from cursing out loud. The artifact mirror on the table emitted a shrill trill, indicating an urgent summons. Third. With a single mental effort, Sivila activated the mirror and a moment later saw the reflection of the Head of the Secret Guard in it. Without any greeting at all, he threw a brief words:

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:14

"We have a problem."

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And before the queen could ask anything, the reflection of Third was replaced by the reflection of the training room assigned to work with the otherworldly boy. For two long seconds, Sivila stared at the kneeling Cirialle, holding Diantrel's leg by the ankle with both hands. So that her foot was practically right next to his face, which had an utterly stupid and blank expression. He was completely motionless, indicating the use of a protection and stasis spell. His mouth was open and his tongue was sticking out, so it wasn't hard to guess what the boy was going to do. Diantrel, on the other hand, was standing on one leg in a slightly ridiculous pose because of this. The mentor was dressed in nothing but a swimsuit. Beside them stood a trio of cover agents always around during training sessions. Exhaling sharply and feeling her blood boil, Sivila slowly, minting each word, muttered:

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:15

"What The. Heck."

Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 13:07

"We're checking it out. Everyone involved with the Guest has been alerted and is being checked."

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"Accepted,” Silvila nodded, ”And what are we going to do with him?"

Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 13:07

Instead of Third, she was suddenly answered by First, who had inexplicably joined their conversation.

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"We proceed in this way..."

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Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 13:07

Taking the short magical analyzer wand away from the neck of the stasis-imprisoned “Guest”, one of the Secret Guard agents said in a grim voice, voicing the results of the scan:

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:23

"Blood has residual traces of love alchemy, medium potency, amnesia-stimulating effect."

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:23

His colleague checking the kneeling man with magical vision, added in an even voice:

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:24

"Confirm. The face also shows the residual traces of love alchemy."

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:24

Diantrel still standing on one leg was also looking at her apprentice with her eyes glowing because of her magical vision. She was also gently probing his subtle body with her energy.

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:25

"I see several traces of mental or love magic in the subtle bodies. The effects are minimal... Negative, not minimal, but well hidden and erased. Executed... Relatively recently..."

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:28

"Less than twenty-four hours ago,” the second Secret Guard agent supplemented her sharply.

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His third colleague, standing a little to the side, with a communication amulet in his hand, having listened to his superiors' question, asked the elfess seriously:

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:29

"How was his training yesterday? And why wasn't there a report on it?"

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Raising her eyebrows, Diantrel said perplexed:

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"Yesterday Cirial didn't have any classes, he was given the day off...."

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As the white-haired elf woman spoke her face took on an increasingly strange expression and her speech slowed down. The Secret Guard agents exchanged glances, and the atmosphere in the training room somehow became tense at once. The one holding the communication amulet slowly spoke:

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:31

"There were no days off for “The Guest”. According to the schedule, he was supposed to have a training session. You agreed to it the day before."

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:31

Diantrel blinked a few times and opened her mouth. Then, the white-haired elf twitched briefly, let out a low growl, and clutched her temples with both hands. The Secret Guard agents who were watching her tensed up. The one holding the binding amulet waved his colleagues briefly, ordering them to do nothing. The elf was physically motionless for almost a minute, but waves of her energy, accelerated and intensified, rolled through her thin body, making her literally glow and blaze in her magical vision. And the main direction of the flow went through her head. Then Diantrel opened her eyes sharply and growled:

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:34

"Insidious bitch! Alatrael! She did it! She met me yesterday morning on my way to training..."

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:35

Before Diantrel had even finished speaking, the agent holding the communication amulet received new orders, and the rest of the Secret Guard became even more active.

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:36

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Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 17:27

"What the hell?"

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:37

Twilight, barely containing his fury, stared at the three-dimensional images from the Guest's quarters projected above the desk in the Secret Guard office assigned to the surveillance and cover team. In one of them, Cirialle was licking the leg of an elven woman in an elegant blue dress sitting in a chair. In another, he was kneeling in front of the dining table, licking passionately between the legs of his white-haired maid, holding her by the hips with his hands. The human girl moaned as she threw her legs over his shoulders and crossed them behind his back. With one hand she fondled her breasts, with the other she clutched at the “Guest's” hair, pressing his face even harder into her bosom. Next to her on the table lay the catgirl, with her dress also pulled up and her breasts poking out. She was breathing heavily with her tongue out and her yellow eyes staring unseeingly at the ceiling. A string of saliva mixed with love juices dripped from her pussy.

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 21:34

The agents from the duty cover group, whose duties included continuous surveillance of the “Guest”, standing in front of Twilight, looked at their superior in bewilderment. The head of this group, sensing that something bad had happened, slowly and warily said:

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 21:35

"What do you mean, Twilight?"

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:37

"What do I mean?! What in the name of the First Tree is this?!"

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:38

The team leader, glancing over to his wary subordinates, replied even more warily:

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:38

"A practical session on the fundamentals of mental safety...."

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:39

"WHAT?!"

Camrad_RIP 08.12.24 в 17:27

The growl from Twilight didn't make the agents move, but the ears of some of them twitched:

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:39

"What kind of mental safety training?! Are you out of your mind!? There was a clear order to not use influences above the first level! And even those are to be used only by agreement!"

Camrad_RIP 09.12.24 в 20:41