Alice in the Land of Steam

Chapter 591 Is there another reason?

"At first, my mother and the others also thought that what was troubling Lorena was a special disease, but as time went by, they gradually changed their minds and thought that the term 'curse' might be more appropriate. But Lorena didn't think so. She always felt that the fate that was entangled with her was called a disease, not a curse."

At this point, Galene observed the audience's expressions and found that they were more in favor of the curse. This was normal. After all, in the eyes of outsiders, such a strange thing could only be described as a curse. In the final analysis, no one in the world could still live tenaciously after suffering from so many diseases. If that was not a miracle, it was a curse.

As we all know, in this rational and cruel world, the probability of a miracle is always smaller than a curse.

Ling Ge showed a thoughtful expression: "Is this the root of the conflict between Rorona and Her Majesty the Queen?"

"more or less."

Galene nodded and said, "I can understand their thoughts. Rorona thinks that if she gets sick, she can still solve it by her own strength, unlike the curse which is so illusory. Her alchemy magic is so magical, as long as she persists, maybe one day she can make medicine to cure this stubborn disease? As for my mother, her considerations may be deeper."

"Deeper?" Alice asked curiously, "For example?"

"For example, Lorena is the second daughter of the Nierid royal family. She represents the royal court and is likely to become the successor of my mother in the future. However, if the successor has health problems, it will inevitably make people doubt the stability of her rule. In addition, Lorena's alchemy magic was already widely known at the time, and everyone believed that it was a gift from Crystal Snow, the 'half-son of God'. In this case, it is reasonable to explain Lorena's illness as the price Crystal Snow collected after bestowing favor on its half-son. Not only can it eliminate people's doubts, it even further confirms the claim that Lorena has the blood of God flowing in her body, which is beneficial to the rule of the Nierid royal court."

"So that's how it is. So it's a political consideration." Alice pinched her chin and said, "But this is all based on the premise that Rorona will inherit the throne, right? What if the person who inherits the throne is not Rorona, but someone else?"

Everyone fell silent and just stared at her.

Not only did she receive rigorous education since she was a child, she was also asked to join the city defense corps and start her training from the grassroots level. She was even given most of the official duties to handle. Compared to Lorena, who had run a workshop in Lotdana City for six years, this kind of treatment seemed more like training an heir, right?

"Is that so?" Metien tilted her head. "But I think Her Majesty the Queen thinks highly of you, Sister Galene."

Upon hearing this, Galene immediately shook her head, saying that Alice's statement was absurd and sheer nonsense: "How is it possible! Apart from Lorena, who else in Nereids is qualified to inherit the throne?"

It took Galene a while to react. She pointed at herself and opened her eyes wide. "Me? No, no, no, I can't. I'm not of the royal family of Neiride. How can I inherit the throne of Nereid City?"

"Alas, you don't understand." Galene waved her hand and said casually, "It's impossible for me to inherit the throne anyway, so don't count on me. Let's continue talking about Lorena."

Everyone could see that she was not in a good mood, so they tacitly skipped the topic. Linger asked, "So Miss Lorena went to live in a human city to find a way to cure the disease?"

"Yes." Galene nodded gently: "Her [Miracle Alchemy] can use ordinary materials to refine magical items with unique effects, but no one can understand the rules of refining items. This is a standard that only Lorena herself can master. She said that she tried all the common or rare materials in the Azure Mirror, but she couldn't refine the ideal medicine. So she guessed that maybe there would be materials she needed in the human world, so she asked her mother to leave Nereids. Of course, my mother didn't agree. The human world is so dangerous, and there are also the Night Watchers and Silver Mad Dogs of the Church Alliance. The noble Princess of the Sea shouldn't put herself in danger. But Lorena is also very stubborn. She usually listens to her mother. As long as her mother opposes something, she will not do it. But she didn't give in at all in this matter. The two quarreled fiercely, and I was caught in the middle, and I was in a dilemma."

Having said this, she sighed sadly, obviously still feeling frightened by the quarrel between mother and daughter.

The mother wants the support of her elder daughter to prove that her concern for her younger daughter is not wrong; and the younger sister also wants the support of her elder sister to prove that she has the ability to live independently. They both want to prove something to each other, and as the most suitable "witness", Galene's situation can only be described as embarrassing.

No matter which side she supports, it will make the other side sad; as for not supporting either side, Galene will also be sad watching her mother and sister quarreling.

"But Rorona eventually went to live in a human city." Alice seemed very interested, as if she was very interested in this family conflict. "So she succeeded in convincing Her Majesty the Queen?"

"You could say that." Galene's answer to this question was somewhat vague: "It was mainly because something happened at that time that caused my mother's attitude to change slightly. How should I put it... She felt that it might not be a bad thing for Lorena to live in a human city. So... Anyway, if you understand, you understand. Do you understand?"

You understand this and that, but do you expect me to read your brain waves using telepathy?
Alice said bluntly: "You might as well put it more clearly."

"Oh, how should I put it..." Galene still hesitated, not wanting to make her words clear. Perhaps she felt it was a little difficult to say.

What? Is it related to a royal scandal?
Alice became even more curious, and not only her, but others also became curious. This matter has nothing to do with identity and age, but is due to the nature of living beings. Who would not be interested in the private lives of others, standing on the high ground of a spectator and peeping from a high position?

Lingge seemed to remember something and looked thoughtful.

When Alice tried to interrogate Galene, he suddenly asked, "It's because of the pollution problem in the sea near Rotdana City, right?"

"Huh!" Galene was shocked when she heard this: "How do you know? Did Rorona tell you? That shouldn't be the case. Why would she tell such a thing to outsiders?"

But if it wasn’t Rorona who told him, how would Lingge know?

Galene was in a dilemma and couldn't figure it out.

Lingge did not answer, but the scene of the girl standing on the breakwater and looking at the ocean suddenly appeared in front of his eyes, as well as her sad and low tone when she said to the strangers "the ocean is wailing" when facing the dirty sea water, the gray sky and the numb creatures. He instantly understood where this answer came from, as if the girl's mood at that time was magically conveyed to the young man's heart, and was perceived and understood by him.

　Give me some meow
　　
　
(End of this chapter)