538 THE CONFRONTATION

"How did you manage to do that?"

Veronica had nothing to hide from him. She told him everything.

Afterward, she said, "I still don't know who that person is. I should have looked up but I was unable to. Now, I regret my action so much."

Arthur heard her story in silence and then shared his own opinion, "Why not ask your Elf friend – If someone was ever buried in that lake or someone blessed the lake? It also can be that the person you met is the protector of the lake."

"Ah, yes, I should ask Urulas about this."

"When will you be back?" Arthur asked her. "I miss you."

Veronica was touched by his gentle voice that craved for her.

"I will ask for an audience with the Elven King. If I manage to talk to him tomorrow morning, I will see you at noon. I miss you too."

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While Veronica was having a conversation with her husband, Catherine went outside. She spotted a familiar face right away.