Chapter 64:

Throughout the journey to the Elphenia Forest, no important occasions occurred. Aside from the truth that Cynthia Morrela’s horse was a bit drained from carrying an grownup man and lady on her again.

“Do you see over there? The countless expanse of the forest. That’s Elphenia Forest. It’s known as the Forest of the Elves as a result of it’s the place the elves stay, however they normally simply confer with it because the Nice Forest.”

Lisriel defined concerning the forest like a information.

Phillip, in reality, didn’t want the reason.

‘I spent a number of hours in there.’

He was somebody who knew secretive locations, the enchantment, and hidden treasures that not even the elves residing in that forest knew about.

“Now it’s about time for the elven scouts to come back out to greet us…”

On the entrance of the forest, which may very well be thought-about a path, Lisriel gave directions to the porters and mercenaries.

“In the event you go somewhat to the east, you’ll discover a campsite. Arrange camp there and watch for us to come back out. It’ll take a day or two at most to complete our enterprise, so relaxation comfortably.”

“Sure, miss. Everybody, did you hear that? Prepare!”

The consultant porter cheerfully urged the opposite porters with a smile. He knew that the campsite Lisriel talked about was fairly snug and comfortable.

“Oh, Captain Backside. Only a second.”

Because the mercenaries have been about to comply with the porters, Phillip known as the chief of the mercenaries, Captain Backside, and handed him a be aware.

“W-What’s this?”

“It’s nothing a lot. Simply maintain onto it.”

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Regardless that Captain Burton mentioned that, he obediently took the be aware from Phillip. He wasn’t silly sufficient to insurgent towards Phillip’s phrases.

Because the mercenaries and porters moved away, a number of human figures appeared from deep inside the forest, swiftly shifting between the timber.

Quickly, elves wearing inexperienced apparel emerged in entrance of the group. Seeing them holding bows, they gave the impression to be combatants, and there was no different seen armament.

“Joseph household by no means breaks guarantees. Welcome to our land. Lisriel Joseph.”

A blond elf who seemed to be their consultant stepped ahead. The embroidery on her clothes resembled interwoven hair, seemingly indicative of her rank.

“Very long time no see. Sentinel Urcil.”

Lisriel bowed politely with a courteous perspective.

‘… She’s actually fairly.’

Janice appeared on the showing elves and involuntarily opened her mouth broad. She thought-about herself fairly, however in comparison with the elves, she didn’t appear to face out that a lot.

Seeing their terribly stunning look, it felt as if one thing inside her was being awed.

“The promised gadgets are all loaded onto the carriage. We ready them as top-quality items.”

“Because you’ve ready them, in fact. Lisriel. However it looks like you have got fairly plenty of company as we speak? Watch out to not lose your manner on the highway.”

Sentinel Urcil’s perspective was as if she didn’t thoughts whether or not just a few or many individuals got here to the forest. Phillip knew the explanation for this.

Elves have been fairly lenient towards teams introduced by reliable people. That was normally the case until it concerned a race like dwarves who got here from the earth.

Sentinel Urcil, the elven scout chief, approached the horses tied to the carriage and patted their backs. The horses responded by snorting or wagging their tails, clearly having fun with her contact.

“Alright, transfer. Come on, little ones. In the event you work somewhat exhausting, I’ll offer you candy carrots as a reward. Everybody, comply with me. Seems to be such as you did a very good job stocking up on fruit juice.”

‘That’s why I despatched everybody again, even the carriage’s drivers.’

As if understanding her phrases, the horses began shifting on their very own.

The group adopted Sentinel Urcil, heading deeper into the Elphenia Forest.

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The Elphenia Forest was peaceable and delightful.

Animals, each small and huge, didn’t appear to be cautious of the group. Often, curious creatures like fawns or foxes approached them intently.

The elves have been considerably pleasant.

It wasn’t as snug as treating very shut associates, however they have been welcoming sufficient to not be unwelcoming.

Phillip noticed the group’s reactions. Lisriel, who had been there just a few occasions earlier than, appeared comfy, whereas Janice and Lua appeared to change whispered feedback with a sparkle of their eyes.

Seeing a comparatively well-lived elf in such a state was disconcerting.

“It appears she’s lived virtually a thousand years, but she lacks all sense. The elders of previous generations weren’t like this. Do they deal with even poor women such as you as elders lately?”

Privia nudged the Elder Elf’s buttocks with the tip of her shoe.

“What a fragile state she’s in. Critically.”

“I apologize… I apologize…”

Elves, as a race, have been naturally cautious of dragons. Nicely, most races have been, however elves had an inherent worry of dragons that ran deep of their genes.

“Isn’t it sufficient? Cease tormenting her, would you?”

“Hmph! You’re too tender-hearted, that’s your flaw. In the event you’re too form, you’ll find yourself with unhealthy habits.”

When Philip cautiously inquired, Privia snorted after which instructed the Elder Elf.

“Up.”

“Sure!”

The Elder Elf sprang to her toes like a well-trained recruit, assuming a inflexible stance.

“In the event you have been a four-year-old elf, I might need forgiven your audacity, however at virtually a thousand years previous, shouldn’t you be extra conscious? How dare you act so arrogantly earlier than me. Do you wish to stay so lengthy that you just turn out to be unbearable?”

As Privia growled, the Elder Elf trembled and lowered her head.

“Oh, no, it’s not that. It’s been so lengthy since I final met esteemed people. I will need to have misplaced my senses for a second.”

“I’m a benevolent dragon, so I shall forgive you. Sure. Is Alves awake now?”

Solely now did the Elder Elf perceive the dragon’s function for coming right here. It appeared they’d come to fulfill Inexperienced Dragon Alves, the forest’s guardian dragon.

“Lord Alves entered his slumber 4 years in the past…”

“… Is that so?”

Figuring out she couldn’t intervene with one other dragon’s slumber, Privia nodded.

“I need three leaves and two fruits from the World Tree. Are you able to ship that inside 4 years?”

At that request, the elder’s complexion turned considerably darker. Philip was fairly shocked by how pale the elf’s pores and skin, paying homage to white jade, might turn out to be.

“That… that’s… in fact, I ought to present them, however… there’s an issue… an issue.”

Tears welled up within the Elder Elf’s eyes as she knelt down.

“An issue?”

As Privia’s expression grew stern, the Elder Elf appeared completely aggrieved.

“I can give you as much as 100 leaves! However… there’s an issue… Our Queen can’t strategy the fruits of the World Tree, as they’re solemnly guarded by a divine being residing inside Elphenia Forest.”

At these phrases, Privia raised an eyebrow.

“A divine being? Does such a factor stay on this forest? Even when it does, why would that creature guard the fruits of the World Tree?”

“We don’t know both… however it’s not a lie. Please, consider me.”

Neither Philip nor Privia had suspected the Elder Elf of mendacity from the beginning. She appeared far too terrified to conjure falsehoods in such a state.

Philip pressed his temples to refresh a reminiscence. Quickly, a particular occasion flashed by means of his thoughts.

“… If we’re speaking a few divine being, are you referring to that enormous wolf with horns on its head?”

“Nicely, sure. The one introduced by the noble one.”

Because the Elder Elf answered, Philip nodded and turned his gaze in direction of Privia.

“However why are you on the lookout for the fruit of the World Tree? Didn’t you say we solely wanted leaves to make the potion?”

“Are you a idiot? The impact is far stronger when the fruit is included. And most significantly, the fruit of the World Tree is extremely scrumptious. You may extract the juice to make a drink, or brew it into tea.”

“Then we positively want to search out it. I can deal with it.”

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