Crystar22: Chapter 22

墨書 Inktalez

Prince Jing sat quietly in front of Sailin, his voice filled with frankness and sincerity. He began to recount his past life, describing in depth the oppressive rule of his father, as well as the various experiences of lack of freedom in the palace. He detailed his father's expectations and constraints, and the hardships he faced under these restrictions. He repeatedly expressed his longing for freedom, hoping to have the power to make his own decisions and choose his own path. 0

He then spoke about his feelings towards Elmas, expressing the excessive protection and surveillance by the chief guard, which sometimes made him feel suffocated. He understood Elmas's good intentions, but also openly expressed his desire for more autonomy, no longer wanting to be confined within the walls of the palace. He mentioned examples of being restricted within the palace, unable to go on adventures, and feeling the guards' watchful eyes on him. 0

Finally, he talked about Crystar Iliana, describing in detail her high standards and strict requirements for Crystar. He admitted feeling pressure to meet her expectations and sometimes finding it overwhelming. He shared some of his frustrations and efforts in training, as well as his strong desire to prove himself. 0

Sailin suddenly asked why the prince chose to become a Crystar instead of simply inheriting the throne? 0

The prince hesitated for a moment and then began to explain his choice. 0

"Well, this question," he began, "has always made me feel heavily burdened by the expectations of my father, the king. Although inheriting the throne is a natural choice as a member of the royal family, I have always longed to have my own goals and identity. Growing up, my admiration and yearning for Crystar gradually led me to the idea of becoming a Crystar. Becoming a Crystar not only allows me to serve the country and protect the crystal, but also gives me control over my own destiny, no longer bound by the expectations of the royal family." 0

Sailin listened quietly, waiting for the prince to continue speaking. 0

The prince continued, "Although becoming a Crystar is not an easy choice, it is my own choice, the way of life I want to pursue. I want to prove my worth in the ranks of Crystar and contribute my strength to the peace of the continent. Most importantly, I hope to find my true mission and purpose, which seems to be waiting for me on the path of Crystar." 0

Sailin still remained silent, gazing at the prince with a calm expression, but his eyes shimmered with a familiar warmth. He no longer spoke, only listened silently, seemingly trying to deeply feel everything the prince was sharing. 0

The prince continued, "Moreover, my father also believes that being a Crystar and being the heir to the throne are not conflicting, and they even share a certain degree of similarity. He thinks that as a Crystar, I can learn many leadership and decision-making abilities, which will be beneficial for my future role as king. So, he ultimately allowed my choice, hoping that I could grow and be tempered on this path." Sailin listened, still maintaining a calm expression, but his eyes were filled with understanding and respect. He seemed to understand the prince's decision. 0

Alserel At this moment, he suddenly realized that he had said too much about himself. In order to change the subject, he smiled and asked Sailin, "Hmm, sorry, I've been talking about myself. Tell me, Sailin, what have you been doing in this forest?" 0

Sailin looked at him with awe for the mysteries of nature and said, "I am learning the secrets of nature in this forest, drawing on the ancient wisdom of the elves." With these words, he gently removed the gauze from his right arm, revealing a strong muscle and delicate tattoos that seemed to be ancient runes, emitting a faint glow. 0

Alserel Some don't quite believe it, and he flippantly said, "How is that possible? Isn't the education in the palace rich enough?" 0

Sailin But he lightly laughed and said, "Young prince, there are many things in the world that you do not know. This forest contains countless secrets, and as long as we feel it with our hearts, we can comprehend the wisdom within." His words seemed to trigger some kind of power within him, and his tattoos began to move, like living creatures. A strange energy emanated, surrounding him and forming a faint halo. 0

Alserel expression became tense, and he began to show hostility towards Sailin, frowning deeply. He asked, "What is this? Is this another evil elven magic of yours?" 0

Sailin's gaze remained calm as he explained, "This is not evil, this is the power of nature, it is ancient elven magic, flowing through my veins. It is true that we blood elves have our own secrets, but that does not mean all power is evil." 0

Sailin's energy continued to surge, as if it wanted to escape from his skin. Alserel stood up, his anger and unease intertwining to form a strong emotional outburst. He expressed his dissatisfaction and fear of the strange energy on Sailin without reservation. 0

"I don't want to see this kind of thing anymore! This is defiling the body of an elf!" His voice was full of anger as he pointed at Sailin, as if condemning an unforgivable crime. 0

However, Sailin remained unfazed, his eyes deep and filled with wisdom and calm. He gently posed a question that momentarily gave Alserel pause: "Prince, do you really think with your current strength, you can truly become Crystar?" 0

This question caused Alserel anger to gradually turn into hesitation. He knew that his strength and experience might not be enough to fulfill the responsibilities of Crystar, but deep down, his belief was unwavering. He took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and answered, "I will work hard. I believe I can become an outstanding Crystar and protect the peace of the crystal and the continent." 0

Sailin A faint smile, gazing into the eyes of Alserel, he said, "It seems, Your Highness, you still have some doubts?" 0