Kapitel 358: Exchange

They walked further into the pathway and eventually, it opened into a large, open space. She could see a throne sitting in the middle of the area. It was made of light blue crystal. Its back was carved into the shape of a tree and its armrests and legs looked to be in the shape of branches and roots. It looked so beautiful, so magical.

But something felt off.

It seemed like they were the only ones around. She couldn't hear any other heartbeats inside the cave and as she looked around, she didn't know why but she felt a little bit lonely. As beautiful as this place looked initially, she saw many small things to indicate that this place hadn't been used by many people or witches. Was this place abandoned or was the queen the only one living here?

"Y-you're the queen of the witches, right?" Abi asked.

The woman halted and she turned to face her.

"I am not," she replied, causing Abi to look at her, eyes wide. "I am the next queen in line."