Chapter 423 - 292: Edith’s Commission

Chapter 423: Chapter 292: Edith’s Commission

’My soul... smells like the Elf Queen?’

Edith’s explanation left Su Xuan utterly confused.

He never would have imagined that Edith could detect the Elf Queen’s scent deep within his soul!

Besides, everything had happened within the Elf Mother Tree’s Dream Realm; it shouldn’t have left any trace...

But on second thought, Edith was a Succubus who possessed the Original Sin of Lust. It was possible she had a keener Perception for such matters.

"I can try asking for you, but whether the Elf Queen is willing to help will ultimately be her own decision," Su Xuan replied to Edith.

The only one he could currently command was the fusion of the White Elf Queen and Dark Elf Queen, who was still gestating. The true Elf Queen, on the other hand, had never once lowered herself before him.

Upon hearing this, Edith smiled faintly, a glint in her eyes. "I’m confident you have a way to persuade her. Take this pendant as payment for my request."

As she spoke, she waved her jade-like hand, and the crystal pendant that had been on the table flew toward Su Xuan, landing securely in his palm.

[You have received a Special Quest: The Elf and the Succubus!]

[Quest Description: Edith wants to speak with Elf Queen Tinas and requires your assistance.]

[Quest Reward: Slaanesh Pendant x1 (Legendary)]

’A Legendary-quality accessory?’

A flash of surprise crossed Su Xuan’s eyes. Edith had just given him a Legendary-quality accessory outright.

[Slaanesh Pendant (Legendary): ?]

’I can’t see the accessory’s effect?’

Su Xuan stared at the question mark displayed on the pendant, his brow furrowed.

He had encountered an item with an unviewable effect before—that strange stone.

And that stone had been a relic of a Witch, eventually transforming into Alice’s Soul Weapon.

This meant that even though the accessory’s effect was currently shrouded in mystery, its potential was still there.

It was just that triggering its effect would require specific circumstances and conditions.

’As for how to turn the question mark into an actual effect description... maybe it needs to be appraised or something?’

"I understand. I’ll find a way to get this done."

Su Xuan nodded and accepted Edith’s pendant.

Although he wasn’t sure if he could secure the Elf Queen’s agreement, he had to try.

But before that, he wanted to ask Edith what her objective was.

After all, if his involvement led to harm befalling the Elf Kingdom or the Elf Queen, he would bear an inescapable responsibility.

"But before that, can you tell me why you’re looking for the Elf Queen?" Su Xuan asked Edith.

"You can rest assured, I have no ill will toward the Elf Kingdom. I simply wish to strike a deal with the Elf Queen." Edith elegantly crossed her legs, her long dress clinging to her skin and revealing her exquisite silhouette.

She continued, "The Elf Kingdom is about to face a crisis that could wipe it out. And I just so happen to have a way to save them from destruction. I just lack an opportunity to speak directly with the Elf Queen."

Su Xuan’s expression turned grim upon hearing Edith’s words.

’The Elf Kingdom is facing a crisis that could wipe it out?’

He had never heard of this, and it seemed that even Fuli and Flora hadn’t mentioned it.

Moreover, Su Xuan knew in his heart that Edith’s goal was not simply to save the Elf Kingdom.

She was surely planning to use what she had as a bargaining chip to trade with the Elf Queen for something she desired.

For this ambitious Great Succubus, aside from herself and a certain someone, profit always seemed to come first.

"Alright, I get it."

Su Xuan nodded, deciding to get involved.

Coincidentally, he also wanted to find out what could possibly cause the Elf Kingdom to face a crisis of annihilation.

"Then I’ll leave this matter to you."

Edith said, pouring herself another cup of black tea.

Su Xuan noticed all of this. He suddenly realized that Edith seemed to have a particular fondness for black tea.

"Oh, by the way~"

Edith took a delicate sip of her black tea. Her stunning, crimson eyes drifted to Su Xuan, a playful smile on her lips. "There’s one more thing I’d like you to promise me."

"What is it?"

"Promise me first. Don’t worry, it won’t be anything difficult for you."

"?"

Su Xuan raised an eyebrow slightly, a little perplexed by Edith’s words.

"Fine, I promise. Now can you tell me what it is?"

Edith didn’t answer immediately. She placed her empty teacup on the coffee table and then rose gracefully to her feet.

After a moment, she finally spoke slowly, "When the time comes, I hope to borrow that little one’s Power. Rest assured, I won’t let her get involved in any danger, nor will she need to participate in any battles."

As her words fell, a beam of blood-red light quietly descended, landing silently in Su Xuan’s palm.

Then, the beam of light gradually condensed and took shape, finally transforming into a strange, red fruit that lay quietly in his palm.

[Forbidden Fruit of Desire (?): Grants a unit ’The Taboo of Desire’!]

"Consider this my gift to her."

"?"

Su Xuan studied the Fruit of Lust in his hand, feeling a bit curious.

He wondered what effect this so-called ’Taboo of Desire’ actually had.

Also, who was the "little one" Edith mentioned?

Just as Su Xuan was lost in thought, Edith added, "After being treated so roughly by you, that little one needs some medicine to recuperate. Have her eat this."