Meg told the story of the Nian beast in a gentle voice. It was different from normal fairy tales, but Amy was still listening with great interest.
"The Nian beast was scared away by the sound of firecrackers. From then on, every year on New Year's Eve, every family would put up red couplets and set off firecrackers. Every household would be brightly lit, and everyone would stay up until the new year. No matter where they go, they would try their best to return home to celebrate the new year and have a reunion dinner together. "
"New Year's Eve dinner!" Amy's eyes lit up. She looked at Meg with anticipation, and asked, "Does staying up until the sun rises?"
"Meow ~" Ugly Duckling also poked its little head out and looked at Meg.
"Well …" Meg was slightly taken aback. He nodded with a smile, and said, "You can think of it that way."
"That would be super blissful!" Amy looked at Meg longingly, and said, "Father, let's also celebrate the new year. We can also have a reunion dinner until the sun rises."
"If Amy wants to celebrate the new year, then let's celebrate the new year." Meg nodded with a smile. He thought for a moment, and then said, "But according to the time, we still have to wait for another month before the new year."
"Father said that everyone will be reunited during the new year. What about Mother? Will she come back? Will she also celebrate the new year with us? "Amy looked at Meg with anticipation in her eyes.
Meg's heart tightened when he met Amy's gaze. Although he had already met Irina in Rodu, Amy didn't know that she was her mother.
The current situation of the elven race was unclear. He was still not powerful enough, and Irina couldn't bear to leave her pitiful brethren behind. It was still unknown when Amy would be able to reunite with her and their family.
He was a little conflicted as to how to answer this question.
"Amy is super happy as long as I'm with Father." Amy seemed to notice Meg's hesitation. She smiled sweetly at him, closed her eyes, and whispered, "Good night, Father."
Meg looked at the obedient Amy and felt a little upset. He got up and gently kissed Amy on the forehead and said, "Goodnight, Amy."
Ugly Duckling tucked its head under the blanket and hugged one of Amy's little hands as it quickly fell asleep.
"Strength is truly a depressing thing." Meg sighed and tiptoed out of the door. He went downstairs, put on the apron again, closed the kitchen door, and continued to study the cooking method of beggar's chicken.
…
The Wind Forest.
In a dark hall, a middle-aged elf looked worriedly at Borg, who was sitting high up, and said anxiously, "My Lord, Helena has already gathered hundreds of rebel elves at the southwest corner of the periphery of The Wind Forest and formed a rebel army. Furthermore, more and more elves are joining these days, and the scale is increasing day by day. What should we do?"
"It's just a rebel army formed by a few hundred low-level elves. What's there to be alarmed about?" A stiff smile appeared on Borg's face as he said, "However, this is a good opportunity to get rid of Irina. I'll let her develop a little more. When she starts to invade the Wind Forest, it'll be the end of her and those idiots."
"But High Priestess Helena …"
"That old hag should be more anxious than us. She has always been trying to unite the Elven Race. What Irina is doing now is a slap to her face. I'd like to see how long she can keep her cool. She'll come for me sooner or later, hehe …" A sinister chuckle echoed in the hall.
…
"High Priestess, another 30 elves have joined the rebel army. Apart from slaves, there are six nobles among them." A figure hurriedly ran into the Starry Cavern Mansion.
Helena's face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost. She said coldly, "Have you found out who they are?"
"A few family leaders have already knelt outside the cave and asked for forgiveness. Should I let them in?"
"No need. Beat each of them 50 times, then lock up their eldest son in the prison. Tell them that if the same thing happens again, their successors will be gone."
"Spread the word. If one rebels, the whole family will be punished!"
"Yes!" That elf quickly walked away.
"Irina, are you trying to destroy the efforts of the queen and I over the past few hundred years?" Helena looked up at the brightest star in the sky with a cold expression. "Although I watched you grow up, if you really want to do this, I can only kill you."
…
The periphery of The Wind Forest, in a canyon in the southwest direction.
A simple fortress had already begun to take shape.
A slender figure stood at the highest point of the fortress, looking in the direction of The Wind Forest quietly. The wind blew her white dress, which was still beautiful in the dark night.
A young elf walked up behind her, and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the three lines of defense have been set up perfectly. However, if a 10th-tier powerhouse comes, I'm afraid the lines of defense won't be able to stop them." There was fanatical worship in his eyes.
In just a few days, a rebel army had been formed outside The Wind Forest. There was also an endless stream of elves rushing over from The Wind Forest.
She had an aura that made people believe in her, and she also had an aura that made people's blood boil. Her words about freedom were like enlightenment to many of the elves. Even if they were facing death, they were not afraid at all.
"If a 10th-tier invades, I will deal with it," Irina said calmly.
"Yes," that elf replied, and quickly walked away.
The situation is much better than expected. A free soul can't be completely restrained. Let's wait a little longer. It's time to start the counterattack. A smile appeared on Irina's face. After a while, she turned around and looked toward the south. "Little Amy, give me some more time. We will be together very soon."
…
"Wow! The world has really turned white! "
Amy exclaimed in surprise when she woke up at the crack of dawn. She went to the window and pulled open the curtains. She looked at the world covered in white snow.
"It's really white." Meg got up and walked to the window to look out. The whole world was covered in a thick layer of snow. The trees, the roofs, the sculptures … Everywhere was white. More than 10 centimeters of snow had accumulated overnight. It was as if they were in a fairytale world.
"Meow, meow ~" Ugly Duckling also clung to the window excitedly.
"Father, I want to go down and play in the snow!" Amy said to Meg as she turned around.
"Okay, but you have to wear warm clothes and gloves." Meg nodded dotingly. He changed Amy into a thick cotton-padded jacket and put on a pair of fluffy waterproof gloves for her before letting her go out to play.
Ugly Duckling followed behind Amy and plunged into the snow. After a while, it struggled to climb out. Then, it plunged into another pile of snow, enjoying itself.
Early in the morning, Curtis brought Kyle to line up outside the restaurant.
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