Su Xuan nodded understandingly, carefully placed the Elf Branch into his backpack, and then turned to leave the Elf Queen's room.
The Elf Queen watched Su Xuan leave. Only after the door closed did she retract her gaze and immerse herself once more in the mountain of work before her.
Though her gaze was gentle, her expression revealed a hint of helplessness as she looked at the affairs piled high on her desk and sighed.
Even as a Queen, she was weary of her work. But the heavy responsibility she shouldered left her no choice but to bear it in silence and continue handling the mounting affairs of state.
The moment Su Xuan stepped out of the room, he saw Alina standing at the door, patiently waiting for him.
"Finished talking?"
Alina hopped lightly in front of Su Xuan like a lively little rabbit and asked curiously.
Su Xuan nodded. "Yeah."
"So... did the Queen agree?" Alina asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, her concern for the outcome clear.
