After thinking it over, Annan told Black Widow the news.
After all, she had been responsible for much of his friendship with Kilian, both forging and maintaining it.
Black Widow was a practical woman. At the news of Kilian's death, she gave a cold "Oh" and said nothing more, leaving Annan wondering whether she had heard him clearly.
"Kilian's dead. You have nothing to say?"
"He isn't you."
Black Widow's feelings for Kilian had been simple and intense—she had only ever used him to win Annan's favor.
Annan suddenly felt sorry for Kilian... It seemed no one had ever truly cared about him.
"Have you considered that you might be the problem?"
"The problem?"
"People die wherever you go."
"Don't put it like that!"
Annan did think of Prince Aidan... but the two were nothing alike.
Prince Aidan had been resolute and had a clear goal. If Annan had not ruined his plans, he might really have started a war between the Kingdom and the Elven Royal Court.
Kilian, on the other hand... had only been a spoiled young Noble desperate for Love.
The Portal began to flicker. Annan was about to dismiss the Spell when Black Widow suddenly said, "Watch out for the Dark Elves!"
"What?"
"Just a warning. If you won't listen, I'll warn you every day. Watch out for the Dark Elves!"
The vanishing Portal cut off Black Widow's shout.
Annan said apologetically to Mr. Mora, who stood outside the door, "Sorry. My subordinate seems to have the wrong idea about your people."
"It isn't the wrong idea..."
Mr. Mora set the tray in his hands on the table.
If not for the Year of Turmoil, the Dark Elves would have kept a young Little Boy like Annan captive and toyed with him day and night.
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