flstandardbreds Chapter 338 An opportunity
Chapter 338 An opportunity
"I am a witch, Canyon. Of course I hope to give birth to new witches and pass on the witch's blood." Cynthia seemed unaware of Canyon's broken expression and accepted her son's accusation.
"But this doesn't mean that you weren't born with our expectations, Canion." Duke William added carefully. "We love you the same as we love other children..."
"I admit that I haven't done enough for you over the years. I also understand what you never said - I am an irresponsible and failed mother." Cynthia looked at this familiar yet unfamiliar son with a sad expression.
"It is because of our mistakes that you have developed that kind of character. I once thought, it doesn't matter, you don't have to grow up to be a successful person in the eyes of others, you have me and your father, Claire and Catherine, we can cover for your carelessness and willfulness throughout your life, as long as you are happy..."
Kanyon was touched by Cynthia's words. The corners of his eyes turned red and he looked pitiful.
"But this does not mean that you can hurt others, Canion. You have crossed the line." However, Cynthia's words suddenly changed. "I have always known that you have a hobby of collecting magical creatures, and you call yourself a collector of exotic pets. But, Lilith is a human being, just like you and me. Do you understand what you are doing?"
Kanien had just received his mother's apology and was not moved for a second before he was questioned again. He held back his tears and defended himself again, "Nothing happened to her at all. She, she even branded me with the iron! In the end, I was the one who suffered!"
"That's her ability, what does it have to do with you?" Catherine couldn't help but said coldly.
"If your plan succeeds, where are you going to lock her up? If your plan fails, will you release this witness who knows your crime? You have already made preparations. She will never be able to return to her family and friends in this life, right?"
Under Catherine's repeated questioning, Canion was speechless.
"I am your relative!" He finally uttered this sentence with his face turning pale.
"No one would scheme against their relatives' friends like this." Catherine said coldly, and then laughed sarcastically, "Oh, I forgot, you are not a human being now."
"I said I would give you time to say goodbye." Cynthia ignored the quarrel between her children and turned to William and said, "As Canion's parent, I must go and apologize to Miss Lilith."
"No, I don't want to go to Ozler! I won't go! I want to stay in the High Court, even if it means going to the Trial Court! I am willing to stand up!" Upon hearing this, Kanien was anxious to stand up, but Catherine snapped her fingers and tied him back to his seat.
"Canyon..." Cynthia came over and touched his head and said softly, "No one is going to take you to Ozler."
There was reluctance in the beautiful witch's eyes.
Canyon was confused, and Duke William was also a little confused.
"Cynthia?" William looked at his wife, somewhat puzzled, while Cynthia just looked at her second son intently with a complicated expression.
"Over the years... we have never given up on finding allies, but the Elf Forest does not accept the Gaia Empire's spying, even for half-elfs like Simon..."
Duke William's face gradually changed from confusion to shock. He turned to look at Catherine, but saw that there was no fluctuation on her face. It seemed that both mother and daughter had made the decision long ago.
"Mom..." Although Canyon didn't understand as quickly as Duke William, he still felt something was wrong.
"We have always needed an opportunity, a chance to negotiate with the Forest of Elves."
Cynthia held her son's face and spoke gently.
"Kannien...you should return to your real home. To the elves, you are just a child who has just been born a few years ago. You should receive education again and adapt to your new identity."
"...No, no, no, no!" Kanian murmured in disbelief. This must be a joke. His mother was just trying to scare him.
"This is a good thing for you, a chance for you to reform." Cynthia's tone was firm and unquestionable.
Kanien's heart sank. He said in a trembling voice, "Mom, are you going to send me out again? Once again? For your students? For that broken beach?"
There was a flash of struggle and pain in Cynthia's eyes, but she still hardened her heart and nodded firmly.
"I'll take you there myself."