"So, Your Majesty is stating that this entire matter is unfounded?"

"How many times must I say it? I have never even spoken to that human, let alone entered the World Tree’s embrace with him."

In the Great Forest's council hall, a tense interrogation was underway.

At the head of the chamber, seated like a criminal on trial, was Queen Evrelia of the elves. Surrounding her were the elven elders and other key figures of the Great Forest.

Their eyes, filled with suspicion, bore into her.

Why is this happening to me?

Evrelia was indignant.

Born a high elf, she …