The Devil's Cursed Witch novel Chapter 457

"Even if we set aside the matter of his soul being pulled to the underworld, he would still die," Evanthe reiterated, her tone serious. "Without the stability that a mate bond can bring, his core will slowly degenerate, leading to a slow death. He would never be able to use his powers again and would die like a human. To keep him alive, having a bond is essential."

As a Queen of one clan and a council member, it was her duty to state the facts related to the matter being raised. She could not afford to be biased.

"Can we have any other female to establish a mate bond with him?" Halifax asked.

Evanthe shook her head helplessly, "It's the hellfire that is protecting his core so it shall be Ember. If he tries to create a mate bond with someone else, hellfire would never let it established."

The silence enveloped the council hall.

Erlos guided shocked Ember back to her chair and stood by her side, offering his support.

In addition to what Evanthe said, Agraleus, the chief of the Divine Eagle Clan, stood up. "I would like to say something as well, Your Majesty."

Draven, caught between his mate's tumultuous emotions and his responsibilities as a king, gave him an approving nod.

"Apart from what Elder Halifax and Queen Evanthe have stated, I have something else to add," Agraleus began. "According to the rules of the beast clans, if any male saves a female, he has the right to make her his mate. Morpheus saved Lady Ember from being stabbed by the divine weapon, so he already holds the right to make Lady Ember his mate."

This was the rule always being followed in among beast clans and there was no denying to it.

Ailwin, the Chief of the Divine Fox Clan, stood up as well. "I would like permission to say something as well, Your Majesty."

Draven nodded, allowing him to speak.

"I would like to mention the ancient records, where a rare incident of a divine beast protecting his mate's core with their own elemental attribute was documented. This happened only once in ancient times, and we have never witnessed or heard of any other such act in thousands of years after that. This underscores its rarity and importance.

"Please enlighten us with it, Divine Fox, Ailwin," Halifax stated.

"As we talk about the importance, the fact stated in ancient records says- That particular divine beast could save his mate's core with his powers was because he deeply loved her, and there was no one who could love as profoundly as he did. That is also the reason no one else has ever been able to replicate such an act.

"But Lady Ember, as someone who has carried out such a rare phenomenon, indicates that her feelings for the Commander run deeper than one can comprehend. Such an act can only be committed through the power of true love, the kind of love that is rare."

Everyone in the council hall agreed, except for a few who knew the truth and chose to stay quiet, as there was no argument to defend it.

Ember felt overwhelmed by the weight of their words and the implications of her actions. For her Morpheus was simply a friend, a friend she deeply cared about.

Halifax offered an approving nod to both Agraleus and Ailwin. "After hearing all the statements, Your Majesty, we all know what the best decision is. Lady Ember is your mate, and we respect your decision, as divine beasts are known to be possessive of their mates. But the entire kingdom would want you and Lady Ember to save the commander.

Having more than one mate, is nothing new for us we would welcome it with open hearts."