I, the Holy Maiden of Light, tear apart the Outer Gods.

"..."

Logically speaking, no one could refuse such a marriage invitation from a beautiful and alluring queen.

But Castile is not human; she is a female psychopath, and the kind with a terminal illness.

However, directly rejecting the queen's confession would only make the situation worse.

While she was pondering, she suddenly noticed Anjie, who had been watching the show from the sidelines from the beginning.

Kastal's eyes lit up.

Anjie shivered involuntarily and muttered, "Why do I feel like... someone's trying to ambush me?"

Cthulhu muttered disdainfully, "Who would dare to plot against a crazy woman? Humph."

With her keen hearing, Ange naturally heard Cthulhu's words and immediately wanted to go up and teach Cthulhu a lesson.

However, at this moment, Castells made a new move.

She suddenly released Hathaway, and then nodded gently in Her Majesty's surprised gaze. "As for the marriage alliance, I agree!"

Hathaway was overjoyed and grabbed Castor's hand, excitedly saying, "Then let's get engaged soon, have the wedding this afternoon, and start having babies tonight! Twins would be best, I hope they're sisters, so one can be the Elf Queen and the other a saint of the Church of Light!"

At first, Ange was amazed by Her Majesty's thought process, until she heard the last sentence.

What?! Someone's willing to take over! That's fantastic!

"I wholeheartedly approve of this marriage!"

Ange slapped her chest and then raised her hands and shouted.

Cthulhu: "Please, next time, pat your own chest, okay?!"

Ange's actions, however, earned her a meaningful look from Castel.

Just as Ange belatedly realized something was wrong, Castel slowly spoke:

"No, no, no, what I meant by a marriage alliance is... letting my daughter marry your daughter."

Hathaway: "???"

Anjie: "???"

Holy crap! There's a dog!

Chapter 29, Section 133: It's over. We messed up and got nothing!

Ors Empire, Royal Capital Cathedral

Lena lay on the desk by the window, the pattering rain gradually shattering her reason, while the gentle breeze pulled her into a dream.

Back in Aisa, Lena loved to sleep in on rainy days, especially enjoying the scent of earth in the wind as she drifted off to sleep.

It was a clear and sunny morning, but somehow it started to drizzle.

Looking at the sky thick with dark clouds, Lena inexplicably recalled the nonsense Angela had uttered during their conversation—

It's going to rain, and my mother is going to get married.

"Strange...why did I suddenly think of that? Sigh...maybe I've been too tired lately. Hmm, I'll discuss it with the elders, and let me sleep in today! I need to get myself in good shape so that even if Aunt Ange doesn't come back, I can still sneak out!"

Lena clenched her small fists and muttered to herself.

...

Ange stared at the grinning Casdale with deadpan eyes. After a moment of eye contact, the girl decisively turned and left.

joke!

I was tricked by Kasdar to come here as an observer! How could I possibly marry into the Elven race?

However, before she could take two steps, Casdale grabbed her by the back of her collar and pulled her back, even placing her in front of Hathaway and introducing her excitedly.

“This is my daughter, Ange Saint Mississippi. I just met Betty, and she’s a perfect match for my precious daughter. If I marry my daughter to Betty, we’ll be family, right? Besides, my daughter is the current Holy Maiden of Light!”

Kastel spoke with great enthusiasm, like a salesman.

Completely unaware that Hathaway and Ange's faces had darkened considerably.

"enough!"

Hathaway suddenly let out a low growl, interrupting Casdale.

When she raised her head again, the elven queen's eyes were filled with tears, which slid down her cheeks like beads.

Casper panicked instantly and rushed over to comfort her, but Hathaway pushed her away.

"Hathaway, I..."

"I said, that's enough!" Hathaway's emotions hadn't calmed down; in fact, they were even more agitated. "If you don't want to be with me, just say so. Why use this kind of excuse..."

I knew from the first moment we met that it was impossible for us to be together. You are a high and mighty saint, someone even the gods would respect, while I was just a princess... I know I am not good enough for you.

But I've been trying... I've been trying. I became queen, I led the elven race to prosperity, I initiated diplomatic relations with the human empire, and I've been... working very hard to become... someone worthy of you.

I knew you would eventually refuse, and I accept that. But I really don't want to be humiliated by you using this excuse. You make me feel like... everything I've worked for my whole life has turned out to be a joke.

Hathaway became increasingly agitated, until she could no longer speak coherently, only managing intermittent sobs and gasps.

Castells looked completely at a loss.

Ange also stared coldly at Casdale, showing absolutely no intention of helping to salvage the situation.

Casdale paused for a moment, then stepped forward and, ignoring Hathaway's resistance, pulled her into his arms, gently patting the queen's back. "It's alright...it's my fault. I didn't consider your sacrifices..."

"I hate you, Casdale, get out of here!" Hathaway persisted.

Casdale smiled slightly, pinched Hathaway's chin, and forced her to look up at him. "Don't be silly, you've misunderstood me too."

"A misunderstanding?" Hathaway's eyes were red, completely lacking the composure and dignity befitting a queen, and more like a heartbroken young girl. "That's exactly what you meant! If you don't like me, just reject me, don't humiliate me!"

“No, no, no, I never said I was going to refuse you from the beginning,” Castel smiled slightly.

Hathaway was stunned. "You, you mean..."

Casdale kissed Hathaway's forehead gently. "But my situation is complicated... it doesn't allow for our engagement. Can you give me a little more time... um, I'll come back and marry you after I'm done with my business?"

Hathaway's eyes reddened again, but this time the corners of her mouth also curled up slightly. "Really?"

“Really~ I’m giving you my precious daughter as collateral, so you won’t have to worry about me running away, right?” Casdale’s smile became even gentler.

Only Ange's expression twisted instantly.

Did I hear something really shameless?

What do you mean by mortgaging me?!

You are truly my mother!

However, Castael couldn't hear the girl's thoughts; her attention was now entirely focused on Hathaway.

Hathaway blushed, as if she had made up her mind. She closed her eyes, slowly raised her chin, and parted her pink and moist lips slightly—"Then, kiss me."

How could Castor possibly refuse the Queen's request for a kiss?

Ignoring the fact that her daughter was watching, she kissed Hathaway directly.

Casdale had intended to savor the kiss more carefully until she felt Hathaway put something into her mouth with her tongue.

Her eyes snapped open, only to meet Heather's deep, mysterious gaze.

Just as she was about to spit out what was in her mouth, it turned into a warm current and disappeared from her oral cavity.

Only then did Hathaway gently push Casdale away.

"Cough cough... What did you give me to eat?" Casdale pressed his neck, looking at Hathaway with complicated emotions.

However, Hathaway looked very different now compared to before.

At this moment, Hathaway tilted her head slightly, her emerald green eyes gleaming with a deep light in the shadow of her long hair.

If Hathaway was a mindless girl in love just now, then Hathaway now is a beautiful yet deadly viper.

Ange was also startled by the reversal before her eyes. She quickly ran to Cthulhu's side, hugged the little girl, and started to vigorously rub her.

Hathaway sneered, "Casdale, what you just ate was a poison I made with the sap of the sacred tree, and only I have the antidote."

Casdale's expression changed. "You just said you loved me, were you lying to me?!"

Hathaway shook her head slightly. "No, I do love you. But... you've never loved me, and you even have a daughter with me... I'm not reconciled."

Every time...every time...every time it's the same...I can only watch helplessly as you walk away from my sight...

At first, I was sad, but then I realized, since I can't bind you with love... then I'll use your life to tie you to my side!

As she spoke, Hathaway's lips curled into a sickly grin that sent a chill down Casdale's spine.

"Casdale~ I love you~"

"So... I won't allow you to love anyone else..."

Let's spend the rest of our lives together.

A sickly smile echoed through the elven forest.

P.S.: Who doesn't love a sickly beauty? You wouldn't have guessed, would you? The Elf Queen is actually a skilled actress with a yandere personality!

P.S.: Don't try to be clever. Even the Elf Queen is a very nice girl and definitely doesn't have any bad points. Everything will be explained logically later, including Casdale's arrangement for Ange to marry the Elf Princess. Don't try to guess the plot; you'll never guess! (Hands on hips, chest puffed out)

Chapter 30, Section 134: Feeding Play

"So...why are you tying me up too?"

Anjie sat on the straw mat in the cell with a deep look on her face, completely puzzled.

Casdale, who had been lying dead in the dungeon from the beginning, suddenly sat up. "Yeah, I'd like to know too. I already gave you to Hathaway as collateral, so why did you drag me in as well?"

Anjie: "..."