Chapter 125: Vincent's Explanation

  Evan, Silue and I arrived at the agreed meeting place early in the morning of the second day. The elves were already waiting there. On the road by the forest, we saw about twenty people standing quietly from a distance. As Evan, Silue and I walked over, someone came forward to greet us first. I took a look, it was an old acquaintance, Freya's brother, Wensen, the divine archer of the elven kingdom.

  Vincent saw me stunned, and a look of embarrassment immediately appeared on his face, but he still smiled and greeted Evan and me: "Alec, Evan, hello."

  Seeing the awkwardness on Vincent's face, we understood seven or eight parts of it in our hearts. This Holy Maiden of the Elf Clan was probably Freya herself. As soon as I arrived here, a nameless anger rose up in my heart. I coldly snorted and didn't bother with him. It was he who had deceived me into thinking Freya was dead back then, and now that his disguise had been exposed, he still had the nerve to greet me.

  Vinson saw our attitude, probably also guessed that we knew the truth, his expression became more and more embarrassed, he hesitated for a while, as if he had made up his mind to say to me: "Alick, I want to talk to you alone."

  I glanced at Evan and Xilu, and coldly said to Vincent: "Vincent, Evan and Xilu are not outsiders either. They also know about that thing between me and Freya. I think you have something to say, just say it here, there's no need to be reserved."

  Vincent hesitated for a moment, then spoke up: "Alec, I know you're not feeling good right now. Say a thousand words or ten thousand words, if you want to blame someone, blame me. This matter actually has nothing to do with Freya."

  I stared at Vincent expressionlessly, not saying a word. Evan had a big smile on his face, looking like he didn't care. Siluo simply walked away, indicating that she had nothing to do with this matter.

  Vincent's two pointed ears moved slightly, looking at us two, seeing that we didn't say anything and had no expression, so he continued: "Alick, after you left, the Moon God Temple in the Spirit Kingdom received a revelation from the Moon God, and the Holy Maiden appeared. The Moon God Temple began to search for the Holy Maiden throughout the kingdom according to the will of the gods. The priests followed the Moon God's instructions and finally found Freya, declaring that Freya was indeed the Holy Maiden designated by the Moon God."

  I said disdainfully in my heart: "Who Fure is, I know, but it's likely that this famous archer brother of the Spirit Nation saw his sister being chosen as a sacrifice and was blinded by greed, forcing his sister to fake her own death to get rid of me and become the Holy Girl." But my mouth remained silent, and my face didn't reveal any expression.

  Vincent looked at me with a glance and continued: "Frey is a good girl, although becoming the Holy Maiden is something that all elven girls dare not even dream of in their lifetime. Once she becomes the Moon Goddess's Holy Maiden, she can immediately become the Moon Goddess's spokesperson, and after baptism and divine signs, she will possess part of the Moon Goddess's powerful divine power. After a period of time, it is highly likely that she will become a demigod existence. However, Frey remains unmoved, refusing to follow the temple's priestesses, insisting on waiting for your return, and going on adventures with you together."

  When I heard Vincent's words, I was still very moved. No matter what, no matter if Vincent's words were true or not, I could feel Freya's sincerity towards me. If she could really do such a thing, at least it shows that her heart still has me in it.

  "But seeking the Holy Maiden is a national affair of the Elf Kingdom, and even the Elf King cannot interfere with the affairs of the Moon Goddess Temple. In the past, when the Moon Goddess designated a Holy Maiden, no elf has ever refused. This time, Freya's refusal has left them at a loss for what to do. After discussing it, they told Freya that even the Moon Goddess Temple's rituals could not force her to become the Holy Maiden of the Elf tribe. However, they had to give the Moon Goddess an explanation, so they asked Freya to go to the Moon Goddess Temple altar and activate the divine sign, letting Freya speak with the Moon Goddess herself. Freya hesitated for a moment before deciding to go. When she left, she instructed me to wait until you returned and tell you what happened. But on the third day after Freya went to the Moon Goddess Temple, the temple sent someone to summon me. When I saw Freya, she had already become the Holy Maiden of the Moon Goddess. She asked me to help her set up a scheme, deceiving you into thinking she was dead, hoping to extinguish your thoughts and make you forget her."

  After Winston finished speaking, I also roughly understood the course of events. Although my heart still had some doubts about some details, there was no need to ask more questions. As for how Freya was persuaded by the Moon God to become a Holy Girl, only Freya herself knew.

  Although Vincent's words may not be entirely trustworthy, I estimate that they are roughly correct. If his words are used to verify the facts, then all the details in between can also be explained clearly. Therefore, I chose to believe Vincent. As for Freya's brother, I actually understand him quite well. Although he is a bit arrogant, with his personality, he would absolutely not use lies to deceive me again. Even if he did deceive me last time, it was probably because of his sister's circumstances. Otherwise, he is also someone who would not stoop to using deceitful words. Lying is actually quite unacceptable for an elf. Vincent's willingness to lie to me is mainly because he loves his sister too much. Moreover, staying in the kingdom as a Moon Goddess Temple saint is a very honorable thing, whereas following a wandering magician on adventures is clearly not what he wants to see as her brother. Even if I treat Freya well, it still doesn't compare to his sister being able to stay in the Elf Kingdom and letting him see her every day.

  "Alright, Vincent, I don't blame you. I can understand why you'd want to protect your sister. Besides, it was Freya's own choice to leave me and become the Saint of the Moon Goddess. What can I say? Everyone has the right to choose their own path, no one can interfere with that. I'm just glad she's received the goddess' favor and become the Saint of the Moon Goddess. I love Freya, of course I want her to be happy, and I respect her choice. As for other things, it's not like I have a say in them anyway. Since that's how it is, Vincent, please take me to see the Saint."

  Vinson shook his head and said, "Alec, I know my sister's character. She must have her own difficulties for doing this, absolutely not for the sake of gaining benefits as a saint girl. I think you will understand later." Saying that, Vinson took a deep breath, slightly bowed to me and said, "Please follow me, everyone. There is still a long way to go in the future. Let's think about it later. After this matter is over, we can discuss it again."

  Vincent finished speaking and led us towards a group of people from the Spirit Clan.