The Wind Forest, Starry Cavern Abode.
Helena stood on a platform, and below her stood Sally and the remaining six 10th-tier powerhouses of the elven race.
"I'm going to attend this peace conference in person to fight for more benefits for the elven race." Helena looked at everyone, and said in a dignified voice, "In the past three years, the power of the elven race has been declining. I heard that many of our young elves have been bewitched. After I leave, you have to keep an eye on things. Don't let others take advantage of this and cause more trouble."
"Yes."
Everyone replied in unison, not daring to look at Helena.
"During this time, Sally will be managing the forest in my place. If you have any problems, report them to her, and she'll make the decision," Helena continued as she looked down at Sally.
Sally also looked at her and nodded slightly.
All of the elven powerhouses had different expressions upon hearing this, but they still nodded in agreement.
During this period of time, Helena had entrusted Sally with an important task and nurtured her in all aspects. She had already regarded her as her successor.
Sally had indeed lived up to her expectations. She had become more and more mature in handling matters, and her power had already broken through to the 8th-tier. She had become the most outstanding elven powerhouse of the younger generation after Irina.
"You can all go now. Sally, stay," Helena said in an indifferent voice.
All of the elves quickly left, and only Sally and Helena were left in the massive Starry Cavern Abode.
Helena took a step forward, and landed lightly in front of Sally. With her back facing her, she said in an indifferent voice, "Do you know why I'm handing the elven race to you?"
"You don't have many choices in the current elven race," Sally said in an equally indifferent voice as she looked at Helena's back.
"You're becoming more and more like her." Helena turned around and looked into Sally's eyes as if she was trying to see through her heart.
"Isn't this what you want?" Sally didn't avoid her gaze, and continued to speak in an indifferent voice.
Helena smiled with a hint of self-mockery in her voice. "Yes, I have to admit that Irina is the most outstanding prodigy of the elven race in the past 1,000 years."
"Then why did you kill her?"
"It's not always a good thing to have a prodigy. She tried to overthrow the elven race that we built with our blood, but she still refused to come to her senses. I had no choice but to kill her in order to protect the elven race." Helena's expression was a little regretful.
"Maybe the people who left The Wind Forest got the life they really wanted." Sally bit her lips and tried to make her tone and choice of words as calm as possible.
"Ha, that's impossible." There was a hint of disdain and decisiveness in Helena's voice as she said, "This is a cruel world, and their so-called freedom won't be able to provide them with any protection. The elves who are stranded outside will be bullied and toyed with by other races. That's definitely not the life that elves want."
"But in The Wind Forest, they were bullied and played by their clansmen. Is this the life they want?" Sally asked.
"If you want to receive protection, you have to pay a price, and those heroes who have paid should also receive more rewards." Helena's gaze sharpened instantly. She looked at Sally with narrowed eyes, and said, "Are you doubting me?"
"No, I just want to know. When you and Her Majesty led the elves to fight against the invading demons and orcs, did you think about how to distribute the elves who fought with you after you won the battle? You were their most trusted high priestess, "Sally said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner.
"If you continue to have such thoughts, then you're really a terrible princess," Helena said with a frown.
Sally looked at her and pursed her lips without saying anything.
Helena turned around, and solemnly said, "Go back and think about what the elven race would be like without the queen and me."
Sally was silent for a while before she turned and left.
After a long time, a sigh came from the Starry Cave.
…
Rodu. The palace's meeting hall was still brightly lit.
"Chaos City has already formed an alliance with the dwarves, goblins, giant dragons, orcs, and other races. Alex, Irina, and that mysterious Lantisde are also involved. I'm afraid we won't be able to squeeze anything out of them when we go to Chaos City this time," Andre said to his confidantes with a dark expression.
All the officials also looked very solemn. Originally, with the Roth Empire's current power, together with the forest trolls, they would be invincible on the Norland Continent, one in the north and one in the south.
But now that Bruno was dead, the forest trolls' line was completely broken.
And the news that came back today was that the king of the dwarves, the chief of the goblins, and the rest had arrived at Chaos City in advance, and were having a secret meeting.
Although the Roth Empire was powerful, it wasn't powerful enough to dominate the Norland Continent.
The alliance of a few weak races was already a headache. With the addition of the giant dragons, Alex, and Irina, the duo, it was even more unbearable.
At this moment, they couldn't help but think that if Alex didn't betray the Roth Empire, and instead became the Roth Empire's military commander, the ones who would be trembling now would be the other races.
"Your Majesty, Alex is a human, after all, and has been the commander of our Northwestern Allied Army for many years. Can we persuade him to submit to our Roth Empire again with reason and emotion …" an official said.
"Fool! Count, have you forgotten that Alex has consecutively hurt the second prince and the first prince? How can such a strange person submit to the empire again? Even if he really agrees to return, we have to be careful of his true intentions. It's tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house, "a general said loudly.
The ministers began to argue with each other about whether or not to enlist Alex.
Josh sat at the side quietly.
"Alright." Andre interrupted their argument with a frown. They were arguing about useless things. He turned to look at Josh. "Josh, what do you think?"
Josh stood up, and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, I think that since the various races have decided to join forces against the empire, the peace conference is no longer meaningful. Why don't we strike first and gain the upper hand by attacking them? With the absolute advantage of our powerhouses and cavalry, we can occupy some of their territories quickly. "
"This!"
All the officials looked at Josh in shock. The second prince was gentle and liked magic. They didn't expect him to come up with such a radical plan.
Andre's brows relaxed a little when he heard that. He nodded with a smile, and said, "This is an interesting suggestion."
"Your Majesty, this matter must be taken seriously." An official stood up, and worriedly said, "The peace conference hasn't started, and the peace treaty hasn't expired yet. If we force our troops, we might be criticized by the other races."
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