The Extra Who Shouldn't Exist novel Chapter 316

Chapter 316: Chapter 316 : Plead for help (2)

Everyone in the meeting room went silent at Elaria’s words.

Alex stared at her, genuinely surprised. "Your mother? What the hell happened to her?"

Elaria opened her mouth. "A week ago, she was kidna—"

Before she could finish, Thalion shot up from his chair. "Elaria, that’s enough," he shouted. "That is not something to be shared here. And don’t worry—I will not let anything happen to her. I promise."

"You’ve been saying that for days," Elaria snapped, tears gathering in her eyes. "But I can’t wait anymore."

Damon leaned back in his seat, eyes narrowing. "So it wasn’t just a rumor," he said loudly. "It’s true, then."

Thalion’s jaw tightened. He could feel every gaze in the room turn toward him, the weight of their scrutiny digging into his pride.

Alex frowned. "Someone want to explain? What the hell is going on?"

Sylphoria looked at him. "For the past three days, there have been rumors that the Elven Queen was kidnapped."

Alex’s mouth fell open slightly. He turned back to Elaria. "Is that true?"

Elaria nodded, lips trembling.

Alex looked to Thalion. "How did this happen?"

Thalion exhaled heavily and slowly lowered himself back into his chair, fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white. "A week ago," he began, "the capital of Moonshade was attacked."

He paused. "At that time, I was not present."

"The force that attacked the palace wasn’t large," he continued, "but they were strong. Strong enough to break through our strongest defenses."

The room fell completely silent.

"From what we’ve investigated," Thalion went on, "they had two clear objectives to risk something so bold. Their primary target was Elaria. But my wife, Aeliana, was captured while protecting her."

Elaria’s eyes fell to the floor, guilt and pain twisting in her chest.

A few moments of silence passed before Alex asked, "What about their second target?"

Thalion met his gaze. "The royal treasury. Or... something inside it that they wanted."

"But fortunately," he added, "they weren’t able to infiltrate it."

"So what did they demand in return?" Alex asked. "Something ridiculous, I assume."

Thalion’s expression darkened further. "Yes."

He took a deep breath. "In return for Aeliana’s life... I, and all the elves under me—my entire race—must submit to them."

Everyone’s expression hardened.

"And that’s not the most ridiculous part," Thalion said, voice turning bitter. "The most enraging thing is that they demand I make every single one of us sign a mana contract. A contract that is nothing less than enslavement."

He looked down at his hands. "As a husband, I want to do anything I can to save my wife. But as a king, I must protect all my people. I cannot allow my personal feelings to doom an entire race."

"So you’re just going to let her die?!" Elaria screamed.

Thalion didn’t answer.

"Unbelievable," she said, tears spilling over. "I’m disappointed in you, Father. At least say something."

"I’ve already told you multiple times, Elaria," Thalion replied, voice low and tired. "We are searching for her day and night. But her whereabouts remain unknown."

He closed his eyes briefly. "Moreover... they gave me ten days to make my decision."

He opened them again, staring at the table.

"And only seven days are left."

Damon leaned forward, eyes serious. "You’re not alone in this," he said to Thalion. "We’re all here with you. I’ll deploy my best soldiers to see if they can find anything."

One by one, the other rulers agreed.

"We’ll help as well."

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