Elarion and Celestia then approached the kingdom's border area. On the border, big walls were made, which surrounded the peaceful Sylvarion Kingdom. And 20,000 of Elves were placed there for the Sylvarion Kingdom security.
Although even in the big Kingdom, 30,000 Elves were rare, forget about the trained 20,000 Elves. But the Sylvarion Kingdom has the biggest history.
At one time in the past, they had only 1000 Elves. And the Sylvarion Kingdom was the weakest Elven Kingdom at that time.
But when Elarion became the King, with his courage, bravery, tactics and power, he gathered many small Elves troops. And single-handedly with many battles, technique, and of course wedding. He makes the Sylvarion Kingdom one of the powerful Kingdom. Now it has 50,000 Elves, in which 20,000 were his army.
After passing the border of South side of their kingdom. Elarion and Celestia toured over the forest, and they were ready to return back.
But their attention was caught by the presence of numerous magical beasts surrounding one particular area. They didn't know what was happening there, so they decided to investigate it.
When they reached there, they were shocked, because they were seeing in the middle of the Magical Beasts gathering, there was a two-month-old human child. It was really weird to discover the human child in the middle of magical creatures. The child possessed vibrant red hair and blue eyes, a rare sight in the human world. He was even more beautiful than the Elves species.
Despite his enchanting appearance, the absence of pointed ears, it clarified to the Royal Couple that, while the child was beautiful akin to Elves, he was not of Elven origin.
While the child was encircled by the multitude of magical beasts. The magical beasts were showing heartwarming gestures to the child.
Some of the Beast has brought the magical fruits, and puts them in front of the child, attempting to stop his crying. While some of them were making various faces.
In all, all of the Magical Beasts surrounding the child were showering him with affection in their own ways. To bring laughter on this little one.
Despite their efforts, the child continued to cry, without caring about the fruits scattered around him, as he was too young to consume them. The magical beasts, driven by their instinct to comfort, were unaware of the nature of human infancy.
"Who could be so heartless as to abandon a little child in the middle of the forest?" Celestia remarked to Elarion, she felt heartache seeing a little child crying in the middle of the forest.
Elarion replied after thinking something, "Perhaps he is now an orphan, maybe his family has fallen victim to animals or bandits."
Unable to bear the child's crying any longer, Celestia took the infant into her arms, gently rubbing his back in an attempt to console him. "Why don't we adopt him?" she suggested, her heart aching after seeing the child's situation.
Elarion thought for a few minutes, then agreed, "Yes, we will adopt him. From this moment, he will be our child." The Elves were always renowned for their compassionate nature, so they couldn't bear to leave the child in his current circumstances, deciding to embrace him into their loving family.
With the infant in her arms, Celestia lovingly hushed him, trying to offer her milk. The child accepted it, since he was hungry and only a mother's milk would relieve her hunger. After drinking to his heart's content, the child crying has already stopped as he drifted off to sleep, cradled in Celestia's embrace.
The magical beasts, observing the child's have become calm, and now someone has taken over him, they retreated to their habitats, but two creatures were still looking over the child in Calestia's embrace.
Among them was a black tiger, the area around it marked by decaying grass. The other was a white tiger, its surroundings had gained more energy, even a decayed flower had come to life.
These two beings were waiting there until Elarion and Celestia departed with the child. Then they vanished into the depths of the forest, their purpose shrouded in mystery.
Elarion and Celestia, still cradling the child, returned to the Kingdom Palace. Their subjects at the sight of the infant were swiftly overtaken by surprise and confusion, they also noticed the absence of pointed ears on the child.
"Sara, announced that a meeting will be held inside the Kingdom Palace," Elarion instructed his personal maid. Sara was the closest maid of Elarion and Celestia. Every important announcement is always given to her, so she will inform others.
And she was not just only a maid, but she is also a Royal Elf. She has the duty of taking care of the needs of the King and Queen, and she also always takes care of their children.
While she also takes care of the physical needs of the King, when Celestia was pregnant. But she is not allowed to give birth.
Sara hastened to convey the royal command to the various ministries and authorities.
The unusual circumstances surrounding the child had become the talk of the kingdom, as the Elves started gathering, and wanted to know what the King was going to announce.
When the news reached the Prime Minister Edward's ears, he couldn't help but wonder aloud, "What has happened that the King has called for a sudden meeting?"
His question was also the question of the rest of ministers, elders, warriors, technicians, alchemists, and blacksmiths.
Everyone has gathered inside the palace, waiting for the King to announce the reason for the meeting.
Elarion after noticing everyone has arrived here, he exchanged a glance with Celestia, signaling her to reveal the reason.
Celestia nodded, then she, pointing toward the red-haired human child, announced, "We have chosen to adopt this child as our son. Henceforth, he shall be the Crown Prince of Sylvarion Kingdom."
Everyone was taken by the sudden surprise of this announcement of Queen Celestia.
Then everyone noticed the child, and found out, this child was not an Elf, but of an unknown origin. They didn't know why the King and Queen decided to adopt this child.
Everyone wanted to ask the question, then a High Elf, Elder Derry, stood up, and said, "My King," he began with a tone of concern, "We want you to think again? How can an unknown origin human child ascend to our throne? Only Elves will be right to become our next King."
In every Elven Kingdom, the High Elves held the authority to change the Elf King's decisions.
But in the Sylvarion Kingdom, Elarion's status is higher than any High Elves. Because he was being the Sylvarion Kingdom to such a height, and he himself was the strongest Elves of Sylvarion Kingdom.
So, even the High Elves only suggested him, not ordered him. The Elves, bound not by fear but by genuine admiration, held deep respect for their king.
Therefore, although the High Elder's words were important, they still waited for their King' decision. It was an unspoken trust of the Elves of Sylvarion Kingdom in their King.
Elarion looked towards his subjects, and with a high voice, he said, "My word is my rule, and my rule is the rule of the Sylvarion Kingdom."
It was confirmed that he was not in the mood to hear anyone's suggestions.
Before anyone said anything more, Celestia stood up from his seat, and looking towards the Elves, she shouted, "Should anyone dare to discriminate against or trouble my child, Azlan Starwind, they will not merely be expelled from the kingdom. They will cease to exist in this world. This is my vow, and it is final."
Celestia declaration, leave no room for discussion within Elves.
Because in the Elves Kingdom. The male Elves respect the female elves, and care for her. Although the Sylvarion Kingdom is not in the way of matriarchy, still the male Elves respect the choices of females.
And also because of this, the Elves' women understand the needs of their husbands. And only speak with authority when they find their husbands are going the wrong way, or else they always put their husbands' choice priority to them.
Moreover, Celestia is Queen of the Sylvarion Kingdom. And the Elves understood this, that Elf Queen's didn't participate in the kingdom matter, but whenever she participated, she carried massive authority.
Her every word was immediately applied no matter if it was wrong or right. The Elf Queens were also known for their wisdom, not anyone can become the Queen of Elf. And it has become the unspoken rule, that her decision was absolute.
With this, everyone understands, the human child, Azlan Starwind has become the Crown Prince of Sylvarion Kingdom.
Even knowing it was breaking the established rule of many years ago, no one voiced their opinion. Because in the Elves tradition, the Kings were chosen based on worthiness rather than familial ties.
Since the Starwind surname was already given to the child. So, when his father Elarion Starwind retires, he will become the next King.
With this conclusion of the important meeting, the assembled Elves dispersed, returning to their quarters and their various duties, their thoughts filled with the new change coming to the Sylvarion Kingdom.
Meanwhile, Elysia and Freya, looking towards the Azlan, with a mix of curiosity and affection. The child's appearance, from his tiny fingers to his striking red hair, made them yearn to hold him close and run their fingers through his soft figure.
"Mom, can I hold the baby? I want to play with him," Freya eagerly requested, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she expressed her eagerness to cradle the infant in her arms.
Celestia nodded, and she handed Azlan to Freya. The two sisters, walking side by side, made their way back to their quarters, their hearts brimming with affection. Ready to play and bond with their new sibling.
....
Five years passed since the day Azlan Starwind was officially declared the Crown Prince of Sylvarion Kingdom. And during this time, it had become an unspoken rule, whoever meets with the Azlan, they always tried to bring a smile on his face.
Azlan, a young guy, was also a carefree child. He was eager to learn and explore everything around him.
In his mere five years of life, he had already used all of the newest inventions of the kingdom's Technical Department.
Because Thalion showed Azlan all his latest inventions, and Azlan played with them.
Every skilled blacksmith of Sylvarion Kingdom valued the opportunity to create various items for Azlan. If Azlan wants something, the blacksmith first completes his demand, then they will see other Elves. No matter, they are normal Elves, Royal Elves or even High Elves.