After discussing with his father, Zarvok went to inform his wife about their trip to dragons empire.
Next day both Zarvok and Aelira boarded a luxurious car and departed towards dragon empire. Throughout the journey they discussed their plans on how to deal with the elders of the dragon empire if they start making things difficult for them.
It took almost a day and half for them to reach the dragon empire.
On the 23rd day of Zhavrik's disappearance, they reached their destination and were sitting in a hall within the mansion of dragon empire waiting for the queen's arrival.
" Hello Aelira, it's been so long since our last meeting. How have you been ?. What's the occasion for your arrival to my home with your husband, hope it's nothing serious" .
Dragon queen who entered the hall, started making conversation with Aelira. As Aelira was friends with her eldest daughter, they had met couple of times.
" Your highness "
Both Zarvok and Aelira got up from their seat and politely nodded. Though the Thaloreins were in bad terms with the dragons, they couldn't act arrogantly infront the queen, especially now that they are trying to ask for their help.
" Ohhh to think I would see a Thalorein respecting a dragon, indeed the matter must be serious. Seeing as you guys are in a serious situation, let's not beat around the bush and get into the matter ".
The dragon queen, Astra draken, understood the seriousness of the matter and directly got into the matter.
" Your highness, we are indeed here on a personal matter. We cannot explain the entire matter, but would it it possible for us to meet 'Elva' of possible. We would be more comfortable to discuss with her ".
Aelira wanted to keep her situation hidden from the people who she doesn't trust completely if possible. The more people know about their situation, the more trouble her son will face. So she wanted to discuss this matter with her friend before asking the queen for help.
" Hmm that is indeed is possible, but I don't think it will be good for you guys though. You see Elva is out on an important work, it will take a day or two for her return. Looking at you, I definitely don't think you have the leisure to wait for her ".
Hearing what Astra said, both Zarvok and Aelira couldn't help but frown.
" She knew that we would be visiting the empire. We specifically asked her if she'll be available before coming, is she really out?, i don't think Elva would leave without telling me". Aelira questioned
" Hmm well we had some urgent matter which needed her assistance. She asked me personally to tend to you guys until she returns. I don't mind helping you guys with whatever you want. You are our guests, so don't feel shy please ask away. If you do not trust me you can wait till my daughter returns. " Astra with a sad expression on her face replied.
" I will talk with Elva myself ". Aelira replied before walking away with her phone.
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Aelira took her phone and dialed her friend's number.
" Elva, where are you?, we have been waiting for you for so long. You knew we would be visiting right ?".
Even before Elva could react, Aelira started questioning her the moment the call was connected.
" Hello Aelira, iam really sorry. My mother specifically requested me to go and look at something. Iam pretty sure she did this knowing you guys are coming. Don't worry Aelira, I will complete whatever this job is and will return as soon as possible". Elva replied with a sorry tone.
" But we are in a tight spot, we don't have enough time. Could you not cancel whatever you are doing and come back?". Aelira questioned her friend
" Iam sorry Aelira, my mother forced me to take this. She blackmailed me. Iam pretty far away, even if I fly their, It will take atleast half a day. If the situation is really serious, you can take help from my mother. I know you guys don't believe her, but she is really a good woman. She isn't like the other dragons. She is also trying her best to reduce the tension between your family and mine. So don't worry you can talk to her. I can guarantee you that my mother is trustable ".
After explaining her situation, Elva suggested Aelira to take her mother's help.
" I will discuss with my husband ". Aelira who was clearly not in a good mood replied In a simple tone.
Elva who understood her friend's anger and discomfort apologized again and again before ending their conversation.
Aelira went back inside the room and communicated with her husband with telepathy.
" She won't be coming back, she suggested us to take help from her mother. What do you we should do ?, iam really worried about Zhavrik. I don't want to wait till Elva returns. Let's take the queen's help ".
Aelira who was anxious and worried asked her husband for his opinion.
Zarvok nodded and looked towards the queen. He erected a sound proof barrier and made eye contact with the queen.
Astrid who already expected all this as if this was all part of her plan, looked confidently into Zarvok's eyes, waiting for him to talk.
" Dragon queen, we are not here as the flag bearers of the Thaloreins. We are here as a parent. We have made a decision to have faith in you. So I hope for your sake that you do not break the trust we have in you. A parent's wrath is something you couldn't bear ".
Zarvok with a cold expression on his face warned Astrid, implying that he would truly go on a rampage if their trust were to broken.
Astrid who heard this, couldn't help frown. She was expecting Zarvok threat for some extent, but for him to outwardly express his killing intent inside her mansion. This definitely made her angry. But when she heard that Zarvok was not there today as the duke of Thalorein dukedom, but as a parent , made her wonder what might have happened to their children for him act like this.