The wind outside the window was getting louder and louder.
A bright yellow flame was burning in the brazier. Crackling, crackling, and smoke lingered.
Cyber sat in front of the brazier and curiously looked at the burning object in the brazier. It should be the oil that was peeled off from some kind of monster. When it burned, there was a strange smell.
He shifted his gaze to the surroundings. Although the house was dilapidated, it was still neatly maintained. It was only because of the greasy dirt on the walls that it didn't look clean.
There were many shelves hanging on the walls of the house. The shelves were filled with all kinds of miscellaneous items. Cyber could vaguely recognize some elf-style tools and decorations. In addition, there were many blackened bones and bottles that contained unknown things.
There were many clay plates on the ground. There was a sticky black liquid in them. There seemed to be some kind of worm silk on top of them. They were burning brightly, like oil lamps.
The cute elven girl, Estelle, was squatting down and carefully blowing out the 'oil lamps' one by one. She also collected the black liquid and put it into a bag. Then, she stacked the clay plates one by one.
At this moment, Cyber also understood why the light in the window of this house was obviously brighter than the other houses. It should be because of these 'oil lamps'.
Other than the elven father, daughter, and Cyber, there was no one else in the house.
It was obvious that before Dorei returned, the elven girl, Estelle, should be alone in the house.
Cyber didn't ask where the girl's mother was.
He was afraid that he would ask a sad story.
Dorei sat on the other side of the brazier. He was dealing with the spoils of war that he brought back. Most of them were black meat pieces that emitted an unpleasant smell. Cyber couldn't help but frown.
However, Dorei seemed to be used to it.
This ugly ice elf was sitting cross-legged. She used a rusty dagger to skillfully cut the meat pieces. She also shaved off the sticky oil and put it into a prepared bottle.
Looking at the thick liquid, Cyber felt that he should know what fuel was used to light up the 'oil lamps' and the brazier.
Estelle quickly put away the oil lamps.
Then, under Cyber's curious gaze, her figure disappeared into another dimly lit room.
Because Duolei, who was sitting on the other side, blocked his line of sight, he couldn't see the situation in the other room. He could only hear the girl's light and quick footsteps, as well as the light humming of a tune. Occasionally, he could also hear some water flowing.
She seemed to be in a good mood.
After a while, Estelle's figure appeared in Cyber's sight again. This time, she had a clay pot with patterns and three bumpy cups in her hand.
Like a cheerful butterfly, she flew in front of the two of them and gently knelt down. Then, she poured a cup of tea for Cyber, Dorei, and herself.
"Father, guest, you must be tired from the journey. Drink some water!"
Her voice was crisp and pleasant to the ears, just like an oriole's.
After that, she disappeared into the darkness like a happy bunny.
What an adorable child …
Cyber couldn't help but think so.
After walking for a while, he felt a little thirsty, so he picked up the cup.
However, when he picked up the cup and looked at the unknown liquid in the cup, he was slightly hesitant.
It was a kind of turbid liquid, and there seemed to be a layer of faint oil floating on it. It emitted an indescribable fishy smell.
Cyber was speechless.
This is water?!
Cyber's sense of smell told him that his body was rejecting this unknown liquid.
When he looked at Duolei, he found that he had already picked up the cup and drank it in one gulp.
The silent Frost Elf's expression was very normal, as if she wasn't affected by the fishy smell of the 'tea' at all.
Cyber was speechless.
The corner of his mouth twitched, and he admired her from the bottom of his heart.
This' tea '… He just smelled it and felt nauseous.
"Guest? Is it not to your liking? "
At this moment, Estelle's voice sounded again.
Cyber subconsciously looked over and saw the Elf girl standing at the door of the inner room. She was holding a tray in her hand, and on the tray were three clay bowls with something in them.
She was tilting her little head and looking at Cyber with her big sparkling eyes.
Those pure eyes were like those of a newborn beast, making it hard for Cyber to say the word "no".
"This is the juice of the Abyss Worm, it has been purified."
At this moment, Duolei's low and hoarse voice sounded.
After speaking, he coughed violently again and took a few deep breaths to calm down.
Cyber noticed that the pustules on his face had split open even more, and yellow pus flowed out of them.
"Dad!"
Estelle called out in a low voice, put down the tray in her hand, and ran to Duolei. She knelt on the ground, took out a cloth of unknown color, and gently wiped away the pus on Duolei's face.
The girl's action was very gentle.
"Does it hurt …?"
Her voice was trembling, and her expression was full of worry.
However, Duolei gently pushed her away and said in a panic:
"Don't … don't touch me, it's dirty."
Under the flickering flames, Estelle's delicate side profile and Duolei's ferocious appearance were in sharp contrast. The worry in the girl's eyes and the helplessness on her father's face reflected each other and blended into one under the fire.
Looking at this scene, Cyber's nose twitched inexplicably.
He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and drank the juice in the cup.
Fishy smell.
Sour and spicy.
However, it couldn't be compared to the gloominess in Cyber's heart.
He didn't understand what these Elves went through to be reduced to this state.
Abyss Worm …
Is this … the Abyss?
The flames in the brazier crackled, and the door was blown open by the wind.
Estelle stood up and raised the tray again. She hid the worry on her face and put on a smile that was as bright as the sun in spring.
"Dad, guests, are you hungry? Estelle has already prepared the food, fill your stomach! "
As she spoke, she placed the clay bowls in front of them.
After listening to Estelle's words, Cyber also felt a little hungry. However, with the 'tea' from before, he was already mentally prepared.
He looked down and saw the food that the girl handed to him.
It was pieces of air-dried meat, and it was black.
Unlike the delicious jerky that Cyber usually ate, this black jerky also emitted a faint fishy smell, which was nauseating.
In addition, there were some weird lumps that seemed to be fungi, and the smell wasn't complimentary either.
Cyber didn't want to think about why the Elves started to eat meat without the influence of the players.
He wondered if he would get sick if he ate these pungent things ….
Cyber held the clay bowl and looked hesitant, but Estelle and Duolei had already started to act.
They placed the clay bowl in front of their chest and gently closed their eyes. Their expressions were calm and pious.
Their lips moved slightly as they started to pray.
The flames in the brazier flickered and crackled.
The whispered prayers of the two also entered Cyber's ears:
"Merciful and great Mother Goddess …"
"You are the ruler of life, you are Mother Nature …"
"May you protect your lost people, and help them find the true light in the darkness …"
Cyber opened his mouth slightly, and his expression was full of surprise.
Ruler of life …
Mother Nature …
This was the name of Goddess Eve!
But … why didn't the Goddess respond?
At this moment, Cyber suddenly regretted. Although he was a semi-casual player, he didn't have a deep understanding of the story behind 'Elven Kingdom' …
Could it be … Could it be because this was the Abyss, so the Goddess's gaze couldn't reach here?
He couldn't help but guess.
The two Frost Elves quickly finished their prayers, drew a crooked symbol in front of their chest, and started to eat.
They ate very slowly and chewed very carefully, as if they cherished the food in their hands.
At this moment, Cyber suddenly recalled that he seemed to have vaguely heard someone mention that the goddess seemed to have changed the symbols of the prayers during the previous closed beta testing …
Could it be … because the symbol wasn't the same, so the Goddess didn't receive their prayers?
Cyber guessed again.
"Customer? Is it not to your taste? "
Just when Cyber's thoughts were flying, Estelle's oriole-like voice sounded again.
Cyber looked over and saw the girl looking at the food that he didn't eat.
He noticed that the mud bowl in the girl's hand was already empty.
She ate so fast!
Cyber was a little surprised.
However, when he noticed Dorei's unfinished jerky and Estelle's unsatisfied expression, he suddenly understood.
It wasn't that the girl ate fast, but she probably didn't have much food.
It was obvious that Estelle had prepared the food in advance.
And the girl couldn't have known that he was coming in advance.
So … She only prepared food for two people at the beginning, and now she must have given most of her food to him, the customer.
In this place, food was probably quite scarce.
For a moment, Cyber's heart ached even more.
He took a deep breath, forced a smile, and said:
"No, it's delicious."
After that, he took the mud bowl, held his breath, and wolfed down the jerky and mushrooms.
It took him a lot … to not vomit.
"Cough cough cough …"
As if he ate too fast, he coughed violently.
But soon, he felt a small, warm palm patting him on the back, gently helping him breathe.
"Slow down, don't choke."
Cyber turned his head and saw the girl's sweet smile.
Looking at the innocent smile, his heart ached even more.
"Thank you …"
Cyber said softly.
After that, he took out some fruits from the Elven Forest from his storage dimension and placed them in front of the girl and Dorei.
"This … This is?"
Estelle's eyes were filled with curiosity as she looked at the crystal clear green fruit.
She couldn't help but poke it, then she closed her eyes and asked. Her eyes were suddenly filled with light:
"It smells so good!"
Dorei was slightly startled.
He couldn't help but sniff the air, and his expression was strangely intoxicated.
"This is my hometown's specialty, Sweet Green Fruit. It's for you. Thank you for your hospitality."
Cyber said.
"Sweet Green Fruit?"
Estelle repeated his words curiously. She swallowed her saliva slightly and asked, "Yes.
"This … can be eaten?"
Looking at her eyes that were filled with curiosity, Cyber didn't know what to feel …
In the Elven Forest, Sweet Green Fruit was one of the favorite fruits of the Elves.
But here, these Elves didn't even know what it was.
In the past few hundred years … What did they experience?
"It can be eaten."
Cyber sighed, picked one up, and put it into his mouth first.
It was crisp and sweet.
Seeing his action, the two Frost Elves hesitated for a moment, then carefully put the fruit into their mouths.
They first took a light bite, then their bodies stiffened at the same time.
Sai Bo noticed that both of their expressions instantly turned into one of enjoyment.
They couldn't help but narrow their eyes, as if they had eaten the most delicious food in the world …
Then, as if they hadn't eaten for a long time, they wolfed down the food.
"Eat slowly, I still have a lot."
Cyber said softly.
At this time, Dorei suddenly put down the fruit in his hand and looked at him calmly.
Cyber was startled.
But soon, he keenly noticed that the Frost Elf's gaze seemed to be much gentler.
Dorei pointed at himself and said with a hoarse voice:
"Dorei Frost."
Then, he pointed at the Elven girl:
"Estelle, my daughter."
After that, he looked at Cyber and said calmly:
"Unsullied … You, what's your name?"
Cyber was slightly startled.
He was silent for a moment, then revealed a friendly smile:
"Cyber."
"I'm Cyber, Cyber Shadow …"
…
After the meal, the three people in front of the brazier were obviously more familiar with each other.
Dorei was still silent. He sat there and quietly handled the spoils of war, coughing from time to time.
On the other hand, Estelle was lying on the ground, staring curiously at Cyber who was helping Dorei handle the spoils of war.
"Mr. Cyber, you're so good-looking!"
She looked at Cyber's flawless white cheeks and said enviously.
Looking at the girl's bright eyes, Cyber's expression became gentler.
"You're the same, very cute, Estelle."
He said.
Estelle giggled and looked at the gorgeous armor on Cyber. She asked with anticipation and curiosity, "What are you talking about?
"Mr. Cyber … Are you the messenger of Mother Goddess?"
"I've read in books that Mother Goddess' messengers are as good-looking as you!"
"Also … You have that wonderful sweet … sweet …"
"Sweet green fruit."
Cyber added.
"Yes! Yes! Sweet green fruit! "
The girl nodded her head.
"That … That's the legendary fruit right? Did you bring it from Mother Goddess's Kingdom? "
"I've read about it in books! The 'Holy Bible' said that Mother Goddess's Kingdom is rich and beautiful, just like milk and honey flowing … "
"Over there, there's the warm sunlight, the azure sky, the sweet berries, and the sweet spring water …"
"No worries, no sorrow, no pain, no depravity. Everyone is living a happy and blissful life …"
"Mr. Cyber! Are you from Mother Goddess's Kingdom? "
"Have you seen the azure sky? According to the book, there are shining stars there, like magnificent gems! "
"Gems … What do they look like?"
"Mother said that great-grandfather's grandfather once had one."
"But it's been too long, and he accidentally lost it when he migrated more than two thousand years ago …"
"Have you seen gems before?"
Looking at Estelle's excited face, Cyber wanted to say something but stopped.
At the same time, he was slightly startled.
What did he just hear?
Two … Two thousand years?
At this moment, a series of beast-like roars came from outside the house, interrupting his thoughts.
Sai Bo could vaguely hear shouts and sounds of fighting.
"The Blacktide is here …"
Dorei said in a low voice.
Cyber's heart skipped a beat, he quickly stood up and walked towards the door.
Outside the door, it was completely shrouded in gray fog, and he could only vaguely see the lights of other houses.
The ground trembled slightly, and the roars of monsters and the sound of swords were faintly discernible, it seemed to be coming from the direction of the city wall.
The chaotic sound was buried in the whistling wind, faintly discernible.
As if she was a little scared, Estelle curled up and hid behind Dorei.
Dorei, on the other hand, stopped what he was doing and picked up an elven harp made of an unknown material.
He gently played the harp, and the melodious and soothing melody slowly flowed.
Cyber was slightly startled.
It was the famous elven style music in "The Elven Kingdom", "Morning of the Jade Cold Jade".
The music was soothing, gentle, and had a touch of sadness, but under the sadness, there was a tenacious persistence and determination.
Dorei gently opened his mouth, and his low and hoarse voice accompanied the melody.
As Dorei sang, Estelle gradually calmed down.
She leaned on her father's side and whispered softly.
The hoarse voice of vicissitudes intertwined with the melodious singing, accompanied by the mellow melody, penetrating through the window and floating above the city.
Gradually, faint chanting could be heard from all over the city, joining in the chorus of singing.
"The sky is just beginning to brighten, the night is about to fade away."
"The morning light of dawn slowly awakens the sleeping creatures."
"The music gently rings, the melodious surges."
"The flowers slowly bloom, exuding a natural fragrance."
"The sun rises and sets."
"There will be new hope at the beginning of every day."
"The melody is melodious."
"The bards are singing in the morning of the Jade Cold Jade."
"Merciful Mother Goddess."
"May you shine brightly."
"I am your most devout child."
"I offer you my immortal glory."
"Merciful Mother Goddess."
"May you shine brightly."
"I am your most devout child."
"I offer you my immortal glory."
"…"
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