SPELLBOUND

Chapter 647 Reasons

　　Back in the tent, Evie, King Belial and Queen Beatrice were still huddled over the table as they engaged in a serious talk.

　　Evie had told king Belial her theory that it might not be a good idea to have the king go inside the abyss at all at this moment. She revealed to her parents-in-law the things that Klauz had told her and all the magical engravings she had found out in that cave. Then there was also the matter of Gav and Gideon's situation. She of course could not keep it a secret from the parents on how Gav was currently now being trapped in a magical crystal of her own doing, and how Gideon was being called and drawn away by the darkness of the abyss itself. Of course, the matter on Gideon was informed to her by Vera herself.

　　Everything she said had had Belial and Beatrice utterly speechless. Though the couple kept their composure, Evie could tell that they were as devastated as her. How could they not be? These were their beloved sons. Though they had already grown up and had their own lives and were capable of making their own decisions, no matter what, these two will forever be their precious children.

　　"Once we destroy all the monsters, Gideon will definitely come back to us. I believe that the monsters were the ones who had made him lose himself to his darkness. According to Vera, his dark magic began to consume him that very moment I was trying to trap Gav. I believed that it happened to Gideon the instant that massive wave of monsters emerged as a result of Gav's awakening. So if we annihilated all the monsters as he had told us about, I have a strong feeling that Gideon might be able to come back to us." Evie laid it all out as she rationally and calmly explained.

　　"So right now, you're telling me that it was Gideon who's leading the monsters…" King Belial uttered and when Evie gave a short nod, the king rubbed his face with his palms. It could be seen that though he was taking this news quite well on the surface, she could tell that it was all getting too much for him. And honestly, she could not blame him. "Is this the reason why you're not letting the dark faes participate along in your attack? Because you don't want them to know that it was actually their own crown prince who is the leader of the monsters that they are fighting against right now?" even as he asked, King Belial was already nodding his head, agreeing that Evie had done the right thing. He could only imagine the devastation and disappointment of the dark fae troops if they suddenly found out that it was their own crown prince who was organising the attack on their own forces. That would be a massive morale blow and it would even cause many of their troops to falter in the battle, causing substantial loss of life on their side.

　　"Yes," Evie replied straightforwardly, "but that is not the only reason. You are also among the reasons, king Belial. Because I don't want you to be there. And I also believe that we can manage this war with just us." She said confidently.

　　Evie could not say this to anyone else but the real reason behind her decision was still the future that she had seen in that vision. She had seen how the war had progressed with Gav. In that war, her future self had decided to attack. She had not waited for the monsters to come at them. And in that war, they were so badly outnumbered.

　　It was true that she should not be comparing this current war with that one in her vision of the future. All for the simple reason where she and her soldiers right now were obviously not as strong as their future selves.

　　However, this war was not being waged against the king of darkness yet. This war was only against a single Gideon who was the commander behind those mindless monsters who are taking his orders. The abyss was momentarily locked again when she had trapped Gav. Meaning, the monsters were not endless. There was a sure end to their numbers.

　　This battle was only tiny fraction compared to what she had seen in that future. There was no need to use up all their resources available right this moment. She needed to think of what was coming in the future as well. Especially, five years from now, when the day she could finally free Gav arrives. Thus, she needed to distribute and arrange her resources well and utilise them to the best of her abilities. Waste not, want not. She needed to go forward with this motto in mind.

　　Most of the dark fae soldiers were nowhere near ready for a battle like this. True, they were used to fighting against the monsters for many years now. However, things are completely different now. The death toll alone just now was already enough to prove that. But the dragons and Klauz's well trained army were ready because they had been training intensively for years. Though the fire dragons that were under her control were inexperienced when it comes to wars – other than Onyx – they still had the advantage of their overwhelming power, aggressive and savage attacks and also good communication with their riders, ensuring effective teamwork. She was confident in them.

　　This was why Evie think that they were more than enough for now. She was not expecting a solid victory. War will always come at a cost of life, but this was the best option they had on hand right now.

　　"But Evie…" Beatrice spoke this time, reaching out to touch her daughter-in-law's hands. "You know I trust you, dear. I know you are amazing, and you know what exactly you are doing. But my dear, do not forget that you are still pregnant and… I'm sorry, I can't help but worry for yours and the little one's health."

　　Evie smiled at her sweet mother-in-law. "I understand, mother. But please don't worry. I will make sure to be careful. And I would be with my dragon so I would be safer. In fact, there would be no safer place than being with Onyx when I move about."