Akun then replied with a cold tone, "So, you have made your choice. Pity, I was kind of looking forward to you all not making a choice at all."
Akun's words sent a shiver down the collective spines of all the Dryad elders. In a way, they were all glad the princess made a choice. At the same time, they were sad she did. Akun then walked around the king-sized bed to the side where Rinalef was resting on her mother.
Seeing him approach, Rinalef quickly stood up and stepped back.
Arriving by the Queen's side, Akun narrowed his gaze at her. He then let out a sigh as he mused inwardly, "Guess I should keep my word." He glanced at the elders who stood toward the door and then at Rinalef, who stood behind him; they all wore worried expressions.
Akun then proceeded. He lifted his right hand above the queen's weak frame, his fingers outstretched, his palm facing downwards towards her. He mused inwardly, "System, consume the †Authority† fragment."
