The Deep Forest

Healed

"She lost a lot of energy since being hit by the poison, and the healing ability in her body slows down because you planted barrier magic in her" Maya said. She sat next to Alice who was fast asleep and touched her forehead softly.

Lili sighed guiltily. She tried to look fine but her facial expression showed otherwise. “I haven't met a black elf since Alice was little. I don't know if they grew stronger” Her words made Maya frown.

“Their movement has gotten stronger in the last 50 years. Unfortunately, no one ever believed it. We are too proud to believe in an attack,”

William heard this surprised and thought whether he could listen to this chat or not

He watched the elf queen in front of him while thinking of many possibilities, William also never thought that Lili and Maya were friends. "William please bring me a glass of water in the wooden cup that your grandfather gave you," Lili's voice broke her reverie. He nodded and immediately went downstairs

“So… can't we talk about Naftalie's problem tomorrow morning? My daughter is not very well today” Lili lifted Alice's blanket to her forehead. Maya smiled weakly.

"She grew up to be a very beautiful girl, her eyes are very much like Arthur" the fact that Alice is the biological daughter of her husband made Maya feel sad in her heart.

"If he knew ..."

"I don't want him to know my daughter, Maya." Lili said firmly while giving a hateful look. She really disliked that fact.

"You don't want to see his grave?" Maya's question made Lili look away. "You know .. before his death, only your name came out of his mouth before leaving a message to protect the kingdom. He didn't even mention Dylan and me. I — she sighed trying to hide her trembling voice — I can't believe his coldness will continue until the end of his life "

"Maya, I—"

“No Lili. This is indeed my consequence, I understood from the start I made that decision” The two of them were silent, the chat about the boy they loved in the past made the pressure even more intense. William entered carrying a cup of water, for a moment he was surprised to see Maya's puffy face.

"Thanks, William" said Lili. William chose to remain silent and nodded no further questions. Lili immediately recited a spell and the water in the cup turned blood red. William knew that forbidden magic could only be done by an elf and Lili using this healing spell was easily one of the elf king's deeds.

Maya smiled and sat down while William took a chair for her.

Lili immediately raised Alice's head to drank the dark red potion. William could see the worry that appeared on Maya's face. Soon, Maya joined in the incantation and a white light enveloped Alice's body. Lili sighed as if to convince herself everything it's okay. William didn't understand until he saw Alice's appearance change. Her hair, which was originally light brown, turned into a jet black color, with a clear facial outline. Her stern face turned small and dazzling. William was aware of the fact that Alice had an unusual beauty but he never thought that the magic that locked Alice locked onto her true appearance.

Slowly Alice opened her eyes, and she felt that her body was like being above the clouds. Her head that felt heavy and her body aching slowly disappeared. She could vaguely see her mother's worried face, and Alice hurriedly got up

"Whoa! be careful honey"

Lili immediately grabbed her shoulders and brushed Alice's hair off her face.

"Mom? Are you okay? " Alice was shocked and looked very worried in her voice. Lili smiled kissing her child's forehead.

"Mom fine, I'm sorry to wake you up," she said. Alice hugged her mother tightly until she saw Maya who was sobbing wiping her tears and William who was pensive with a look like seeing a ghost. Alice was stunned to see the beautiful woman she had met on earth. Alice swears that this woman is a celebrity or a real estate owner who loves plastic surgery.

"Um ..mom, who-"

Lili immediately let go of her hug and looked closely at Alice.

"Meet my old friend, Maya," said Lili. Maya approached Alice's bedside while stretching out her pale hand.

"May I?" Maya said.

Alice could only surrender give her hand to the beautiful woman in front of her despite the fact that she was still confused by the situation. Alice could see a puddle appearing in the corner of Maya's eye. She wondered why her expression was so sad.

"Oh .. I-

"You are so beautiful" Maya hugged Alice's body while feeling Alice's body temperature which felt comfortable. Most of the elves have a body temperature according to the elements they are good at. Alice looked at her mom asking for an answer and ignored William who was still dumbfounded

“She's an old friend, She comes to nurse you from the poison "

A soft “ah” sound escaped Alice's mouth with a small node. Maya let go of her hug but kept tightly holding her arm. Somehow Alice felt the touch very comfortable.

I have removed all the poison that is in your body. You should be fine ”Maya smiled as she rubbed Alice's flushed cheek. Lili knew and always knew that Alice was very much like Arthur. Her deep black eyes always made the person in front of her touched. Seeing Maya made Lili feel tight in her chest.

"Thank you so much, how can I repay you," said Alice. Maya smiled and gripped Alice's hand tightly.

"From now on you must always smile for me" Alice smiled and grasped back tightly Maya's hand.

"I hope this is the time you should back Maya," reminded Lili. She immediately released her grip and smiled sadly.

"I hope we can meet again, and one more thing I'm sorry about Dylan. Sometimes, he loses control but I just-

Maya could not continue her words and stared at Alice's room in silence. There is weight and deep meaning in every word that comes out of Maya's mouth.

"I hope we can meet at Naftal-

"Maya enough!" Lili's voice sounded a warning. Maya just smiled and rubbed Lili's shoulder before finally disappearing