Childhood [ H.J Pendragon x OC ]

9

The two along with the blonde kid started to walk towards the palace's greenhouse.

The kid have told them to wait until Madame Sulliman said something.

"So you two are Howl's mother and wife" Sulliman said, she succeed hiding her surprise tone when she saw Elizabeth.

"Yes we are" Elizabeth replied for the two of them

"You two must be tired, please have a seat" Sulliman offered

"Thank you" Sophie said

The two sat on the luxury chair.

"I'm madame Sulliman, his majesty head sorceress." Sulliman introduced

Sophie and Elizabeth saw the dog beside Sulliman which shocked them but Elizabeth have the gut feeling.

"That dog, is it your dog?" Elizabeth asked

"Yes, his my errand dog. I have him escort you two here. His name is Heen" Sulliman replied

Sophie let out a heavy sigh and Elizabeth just slumped back.

"I take that Howl won't be joining us" Sulliman said

"Yes, he's such a maze. So he sent us instead" Elizabeth replied

"I'm afraid that my son will be completely useless to the king" Sophie said

"I'm sorry to hear that, Howl is the last apprentice I took. I have never seen a such a gifted student. I was thrilled to have a wonderful replacement." Sulliman started

"Then one day, he's heart got stolen by a demon and he never continued his apprenticeship. And continues to use his magic for his selfish reasons" Sulliman added

"Ms. Pendragon and Mrs. Pendragon, that boy is dangerous for someone without a heart. If he continues this path, Im afraid he will end up like the witch of the waste..bring her in!" Sulliman said

Elizabeth was shocked to see the witch of the waste state. She barely recognize her, she only can say that she is the witch of the waste due to her clothing.

"What happened?" Sophie asked

"I just restored her real age and now all of her powers are gone" Sulliman replied

"What?" Elizabeth is confused

"She was a great witch with a wonderful talents but then she got consumed by a demon with greed. She become selfish. Our kingdom cannot afford to turn blind eye with this destructive witches and wizards. If Howl reports to me and vows to use his magic to serve the kingdom, then I will show him how to break away from the demon. If not then I will strip his powers just like her" Sulliman replied

Elizabeth felt angry ever since she step foot in the greenhouse, she felt angry and now Sulliman said things she felt more angrier.

Sophie felt the burning rage inside Elizabeth.

Elizabeth caress her ring on the ring finger of hers before standing up.

"That's enough! Now I understand why Howl is so concerned coming to see you. It's a trap! You lulled people with king's invitation then you stripped them from their powers!" Elizabeth started

Sulliman saw the diamond ring on the ring finger of Elizabeth and smiled to herself.

"Howl would never be heartless, he maybe selfish and cowardly and sometimes hard to understand. But his intentions are good, he just want to be free! Howl wouldn't need to come here, he don't need your help! He convicts his demon on his own! I'm certain of it." Elizabeth concluded