The next day.
As soon as the sky brightened, many people in the elven homeland began to wake up one after another and leave one after another.
Sean and his team also set off, and all of them were present. Even Ai Yi had woken up early in the morning. It was unknown whether it was because she did not sleep at all last night, or because she was about to leave. Although she looked listless, she did not give off the feeling of drowsiness.
Everyone left the treehouse and came to the ground.
"Roar —!"
You Lin immediately flew over from the direction of the Queen's Palace. She landed while roaring, stirring up a cloud of dust and causing many people to exclaim in surprise.
Not only were Shien's group here, but there were also many elves.
Some of them were watching, while others followed Caroline to maintain order. Even Sophie, the Elven Queen, appeared here with Reiya and Niya. It seemed that she was here to send them off.
"So polite? Your Majesty? "
Shien raised his eyebrows and said.
Sophie, on the other hand, seemed to have adjusted her state of mind. She walked away from Maggie's matter and smiled beautifully at Sean and the others.
"Since the Kingdom's Princess and her fiancé, the Evil God of the Protoss, and the three Demon Kings are here, as the Elven Queen, I naturally have to come to send them off."
Sophie said, then smiled bitterly in response.
"Besides, my people are quite reluctant to part with you. Based on this alone, I have to represent my people to send my blessings for the rest of your journey."
Hearing Sophie's words, Shien couldn't help but look around.
He saw that many elves were indeed staring at him with reluctant expressions.
No, it wasn't just the elves. Even the Fairies flew over in groups and surrounded Shien, as if they didn't want him to leave. They either grabbed his collar or pulled his hair. It was obvious how reluctant they were to part with him.
By the way, at the end of the peace ceremony, many elves gave Shien garlands.
Rosie was right this time. Many elves gave garlands to Shien. Obviously, they had a deep impression of Shien.
That was why they came here.
"I haven't even had a proper conversation with him …"
"I should have been bolder …"
"Yeah …"
Many elves said the same.
This made Shien feel very awkward.
He had no choice.
"Hmph."
"Hmph."
Two cold snorts sounded from behind him.
He didn't even need to think to know who the two snorts were.
"Why don't you just stay."
Rosie vented her dissatisfaction directly to Shien.
"I think so."
Ai Yi also had an icy look on her face.
Apart from them, there were also two other elves who expressed their opinions on this matter.
"I really don't know what's so good about that guy. Didn't he just get the approval of Goddess Naduna and crusade against a demon spirit?"
Genom stood among the elven army, unable to accept what he had just said.
"The clansmen are just like that. Too naive, too pure."
Shien immediately shut his mouth.
It wasn't appropriate to say anything at this time, was it?
He might as well not say anything at all.
Sophie seemed to have noticed something. She smiled and took the initiative to speak.
Sophie seemed to have noticed something. She smiled and took the initiative to speak.
Sophie said to Shien, "After this, we also realized that the human race has given birth to an amazing person like you. As the elven queen, I promise you that the elven homeland will always open its doors to you and welcome you again." Sophie said to Sean, "After this incident, we also realized that the human race has given birth to such an amazing person like you. As the queen of the elves, I assure you that the elven homeland will always open its doors to you and welcome you again."
His words caused many people's expressions to change.
"The home of the elves is actually opening its gates to a male of a different species?"
"The elven homeland is going to open its doors to a male of another race?"
Genom was stunned.
"…"
Shien and the others looked at each other.
Sean and his companions looked at each other.
Because this wasn't a small matter.
Shien looked straight at Sophie. "The elven homeland is isolated from the rest of the world. Apart from ceremonies like the peace ceremony, we usually don't interact with the outside world, right?" Sean looked straight at Sophie, and said, "The Elven Homeland is isolated from the rest of the world. Apart from ceremonies like the Peace Offering, I remember that they usually don't interact with the outside world, right?"
Normally, even friends of the same sex would not be allowed to come to the Elven Homeland, let alone males of other races.
"We just don't like to interact too closely with the outside world."
"We just don't like to interact too closely with the outside world." Sophie shook her head. "This is to protect the innocent people and fairies. You should be able to understand."
The people of the outside world were too curious about the Elves, and there were many who coveted them. There were even people who wanted to sell the Elves as slaves, so the Elves had to be careful and remain vigilant to avoid being harmed.
However, this did not mean that the elves would be completely isolated from the outside world.
Sophie looked at Shien as she spoke. "We're just excluding outsiders, not everyone. If there's a corresponding reason, the elven homeland will still welcome outsiders. For example, if someone is in trouble in Tagore Forest, lost here, or has come to ask for help, we'll accept them depending on the situation."
Sophie looked at Shien as she spoke.
"As for those whom we trust enough, we naturally welcome them to visit us at any time."
In fact, some of the elves' most trusted foreign friends would visit the elven homeland from time to time. There were even some merchants who worked with the elves who would visit the elven homeland from time to time to purchase magic potions, magic tools, and other goods, which they would then sell at a high price in the outside world.
Some envoys from other countries would also visit the elven homeland from time to time, representing their country to negotiate with the elven queen or have dealings with elven regiments. This was also why the elven regiments would receive intelligence from the outside world from time to time.
"Please accept this."
Sophie handed something to Shien.
It was a map that had been rolled into a scroll.
"There are some safe paths marked on this map. Follow these safe paths and you'll be able to reach the elven homeland quickly and safely to avoid encountering monsters that are too dangerous." Sophie smiled. "Although I don't think you need to worry about the threat of monsters given your abilities, it should still be useful if you don't want to be harassed by monsters and want to reach the elven homeland as soon as possible."
The elves had given out quite a lot of this map.
Visitors and merchants who were trusted by the elves would use it to avoid a lot of danger and trouble.
Shien thought about it and finally accepted it.
"Thank you."
Sean expressed his gratitude for the time being.
"This is what we should do." Sophie said, "You are someone who has been recognized by Goddess Nadura, and the people who invited you have now become the well-wishers of the Goddess of Nature. In addition, you are all important beings in your respective races. If we can't even trust you, then there will probably be no place for us elves in this world."
When Sophie said this, it was unknown whether she was sighing or she really thought so.
However, Shien could see the purpose of this queen.
In fact, it was very simple. This queen just wanted to be on good terms with him.
After all, he was a male of a different race who was acknowledged by the Goddess of Nature, Nadula, as well as the friend and sweetheart of Merica. In addition, he had a close relationship with Ai Yi, Lilith, Rosie, and other powerful existences. From the perspective of a queen, she definitely did not want to become enemies with such a person.
Not to mention, Shien displayed the combat power and possibility of stepping into the Transcendent Rank when he was dealing with Maqi.
Under such circumstances, as long as the other party wasn't stupid, they would definitely be on good terms with him.
Even if they didn't have a close relationship, at least they couldn't arouse his disgust.
That was probably Sophie's goal, right?
"Then, we will take our leave."
Shien did not dwell too much on this matter and nodded to Sophie.
"Alright."
Sophie returned the greeting and raised the scepter in her hand.
Sophie sang the familiar ancient elven language fluently.
In an instant, the barrier that enveloped the home of elves rippled and slowly opened.
Shien and the others immediately jumped onto You Lin's back.
"Thank you for your hospitality this time, Queen."
Rosie saluted Sophie from her dragon's back.
"Until next time, Sophie."
Lide greeted them as well.
Ai Yi, Mi Lu, Lilith, and La Xia had no intention of talking to Sophie. They just watched quietly.
As for Sophie, she led all the elves present to bow to Shien and the others as a farewell gift.
"—・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
Sophie prayed sincerely.
"—・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
Reiya, Niya, Caroline, and even Genom and the others spoke up in unison.
This was the ancient elven language. Perhaps Shien and the others didn't quite understand it.
But looking at Sophie and the others' expressions and behavior, they understood that this was a blessing, a prayer.
As a result, the Light Trees started to sway and emit rainbow-like luster.
The fairies also flew back and forth, reluctant to part, but also obediently bidding farewell.
Only then did Shien suddenly smile.
"If fate wills it, we will meet again, everyone."
Shien said in a loud voice.
"Roar —!"
You Lin immediately let out a howl and made a magnificent farewell.
In the next second, You Lin flapped a pair of dragon wings, stirring up a hurricane as it flew into the air.
It circled in the air, then swung its dragon head and flew out of the home of elves.
The elves, led by Sophie, watched this scene.
After an unknown period of time, they finally dispersed.
…
Tagore's Forest.
Perhaps because of the great commotion not long ago, this ancient forest seemed to be much quieter than when Shien and the others first arrived.
Many monsters no longer wandered outside. Even if they wandered outside, they would be especially cautious, as if they had been scared out of their wits by the evil aura last time. They were less fierce and more timid.
Thanks to this, this time, there were no monsters blocking their way, allowing You Lin to fly unimpeded in the air of Tagore's Forest. Even when passing by the territories of some legendary monsters, there was not the slightest movement.
Seeing this, Shien turned his head and looked at the three demons.
"What do you plan to do?"
Shien asked.
Lider did not answer and glanced at Ai Yi.
Ai Yi also did not respond, as if she was still angry with Shien, pretending to be cold.
Lider rolled her eyes at her.
"Let's say goodbye here." Lider said straightforwardly, "The entrance to the Demon Realm is not far from Tagore's Forest, the three of us will fly there by ourselves."
"Alright." Shien did not dawdle. He thought for a moment and said, "Speaking of which, if you want to go to the Demon Realm, what do you usually do?"
The Divine Realm was connected to the temples in the human world. Through a ritual set up in a facility called a 'temple', the door that connects the two worlds could be opened.
So, what was the situation in the Demon Realm?
Lider answered this question very straightforwardly.
"The Demon Realm is different from the Divine Realm. The entrance is not opened through a facility like a temple. Instead, it exists at the bottom of a large mana source that is more than a thousand years old." Lider said, "Usually, the entrance is closed. Only by holding a special token near the bottom of the mana source and entering the sensing range of the entrance will the entrance open automatically."
"Token?" Shien asked almost subconsciously, "What token?"
"It's a coat of arms." Lider said truthfully, "Just like you human nobles have your own family coat of arms, some of us Demons also have our own coat of arms, such as us six sisters and our respective officers."
Those coats of arms were the tokens of the Demons. They could be used to open the entrance to the Demon Realm, but they could only be used in specific locations.
Other than that, there were also places in the Demon Realm that specialized in handling temporary tokens for passage. When necessary, some Demons would be allowed to come to the human world.
"Of course, some forces also have the means to open the entrance, such as the Old Demons." Lider looked at Shien and asked, "Why? Do you want to go to the Demon Realm? "
"Well." Shien shrugged and said, "If there's a chance."
With these words, Ai Yi was finally willing to speak.
"If you want to go to the Demon Realm, then use this."
Ai Yi threw a pendant to Shien.
It was a black pendant.
There was a coat of arms on the pendant. The coat of arms was engraved with a terrifying dragon's breath. It was much more ferocious than the dragon engraved on Shien's Porztut family's coat of arms.
This was undoubtedly Ai Yi's token.
"Hey, Ai Yi."
Seeing this scene, Lide called out to Ai Yi in astonishment.
"This is …!?"
Rosie, who had been silently watching on the side, had a slight change in expression.
Ai Yi ignored her.
"When you get to the Demon Realm, use this token and most things can be solved. Do as you see fit."
Ai Yi said these words in a casual tone.
Everyone was speechless.
Including Shien, who held the pendant in his hand, he felt that it was a bit hot.
Could it be that he had obtained something incredible?
