"Raphael, thank you. Otherwise, we …" Julia couldn't finish her sentence. Her eyes were filled with tears.
"Why are you saying this?" Han Jin smiled. "I'm glad you're alright."
Lydia was also here, along with dozens of elders and high-ranking commanders. When they heard Han Jin's words, they all felt ashamed. No matter what they did in the past, the elves were a race with a sense of shame. They started the war first, and in the end, it was the enemy they wanted to destroy that saved them. This was undoubtedly a resounding slap to their faces. Although they could tell that Han Jin said "I'm glad you're alright" and not "all of you", at this moment, what right did they have to question him?
There were also some elders who had complicated expressions. It was Han Jin who deliberately instigated the conflict between the elves and the orcs, then turned around and became their savior. This feeling was indescribable, but they also knew that the orcs had already launched an attack on them. It was obvious that they already had a plan. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to act so quickly.
"Master Raphael, what do you think we should do?" Lydia asked softly. If they had met Han Jin a few hours ago, and Lydia had used the same tone to ask Han Jin, all of the elves would have gone crazy. But now, all of them felt that this was normal. Their eyes were focused on Han Jin, waiting for Han Jin's answer.
"This is your business, I can't say." Han Jin shook his head. "The key is, what do you want to do?"
"The orcs won't just attack us. I want to … help our comrades," Lydia replied. From beginning to end, Lydia had never objected to the relationship between Han Jin and Sunier. She also didn't agree with attacking Han Jin, so her expression was very natural.
"I can understand."
"Master Raphael, can you …" Lydia stopped mid-sentence. She felt that she couldn't say it out loud.
"I won't be able to help you in the short term." Han Jin knew what Lydia wanted to say, "Most of the orcs have escaped. Forza should be able to judge that I will definitely be on your side. In order to avoid a front and back battle, he may temporarily change his target and attack the Holy Crown City first. You can retreat into the forest if you can't hold on. But we have no place to retreat. Can we retreat to Depew City?"
"We will always remember what you have done for the elves!" An elf chief suddenly stood up and said in an agitated tone. To be able to become a chief, they naturally had a certain level of intelligence. Even without Han Jin's words, they were able to understand Han Jin's hidden meaning.
If Han Jin were to sit on top of the mountain and watch the tigers fight, then Forsa would never provoke the Holy Crown City. He would only concentrate on annihilating the elves first. However, if Han Jin showed up to save the elves, it was tantamount to showing his hostility to the Orcs. Forsa was likely to change his plan, which was undoubtedly leading the danger to himself. What did it mean to repay evil with good? They saw the most perfect explanation in Han Jin.
"I am also doing it for myself. If you are destroyed by the Orcs, the Holy Crown City will be in a very bad situation." Han Jin smiled, "From now on, our fates are connected."
"Yes!" The elf chief nodded vigorously. He knew all that Han Jin said, but Han Jin could speak frankly, which made him like Han Jin even more. What an upright young man!
"But … do you have a specific plan?" Han Jin asked.
"Plan?" Lydia showed a bitter smile, "After we were attacked, we immediately organized a breakout, but then we encountered the Orcs' ambush. How could we have time to prepare a plan?"
Han Jin sighed and turned his eyes to the distance. The elves were cleaning the battlefield, bandaging the wounds of their injured companions, and carrying the bodies of their companions together. Time was running out, and they had no time to let their companions return to the embrace of life, so they could only bury them hastily.
"Alas … if only Lord Gao Bin was here." An elf chief sighed.
"Gao Bin?" Han Jin was stunned. He felt that the name was familiar, and soon remembered that he had seen something about Gao Bin in Solomon's secret chamber.
"You don't know? Gao Bin is Sunier's brother. "Lydia whispered.
"Oh …" Han Jin grinned. His smile was very relaxed, but his heart was still a little painful.
"Lord Raphael, I think … there is something we should tell you frankly." The elf chief who had a good impression of Han Jin said. They united with the Senate to form an alliance with the Orcs, but it turned out that they were wrong. In the future, who would dare to believe them?! According to the current trend, Gao Bin was very likely to become the new leader. Gao Bin was strongly against forcing Sunier to marry anyone, and from Lydia's words, they knew that Sunier only liked this human lord in front of them. In the end, it was this human lord who saved them. With these three reasons added together, he felt that it was time to reveal the truth.
"What is it?" Han Jin asked.
"Cough … it's about Sunier." The elf chief looked around, and the rest of the elves looked at each other, but no one spoke.
"Sunier? Oh right, where is she?! " Julia anxiously asked. She had always wanted to find Sunier and ask her about it, but as soon as she arrived at the camp, she was attacked by the Orcs. She didn't have time to ask anything.
"Sunier …" Lydia bitterly smiled. "She entered the illusion of the temple a few months ago. Great Elder Ampdula had sent people to look for Sunier several times, but there was no news. In the end, there seemed to be some changes in the illusion, and we couldn't open it from the outside."
"Then, will Sunier …"
"No, Gao Bin said that Sunier will be fine."
"How is that possible?" Julia seemed to have woken up from a dream and shouted, "She entered the illusion of the temple a few months ago? That's not right! Isn't she married to Prudence?! "
"At that time, Great Elder Ampdula did have this intention, but … how could the stubborn Sunier be willing to be manipulated? On the day Ampdula talked to her, Sunier escaped into the illusion with the help of an elf and never appeared again. " Lydia said, "In order to boost everyone's morale, Ampdula chose an elf who looked similar to Sunier and let her marry Prudence. My Lord, you …" Lydia couldn't continue. From the beginning until now, Han Jin's performance had been very good. His smile was warm, his tone was gentle, and he was very polite. There was no arrogance in his expression, and his answers were flawless. However, after listening to the conversation just now, Han Jin suddenly became a different person. Although he didn't make any movements, his eyes were shining with a bright golden light. Lydia felt like something was about to explode.
"Prudence and Maxwell set a trap for Sunier to seduce me. That Sunier is …" Han Jin's tone also became very strange. He didn't sound like he was talking, but it was like he was squeezing out every word.
"Of course it's fake. Why would Sunier harm you?" Lydia said.
Han Jin became completely silent. At this moment, he had nothing to say!
"You see, I told you, Sunier won't marry that Prudence!" Julia was overjoyed. She reached out her hand and grabbed Han Jin's arm. Immediately, the joy on her face became stiff. Han Jin's arm became as stiff as steel and even trembled slightly. This was caused by his muscles being too tense. "Raphael, you …"
Han Jin remained silent and looked at Julia quietly. However, Julia knew very well that Han Jin's focus wasn't on her. His unfocused eyes seemed to be looking through her, through the earth, and into nothingness. Julia asked worriedly, "Raphael, what's wrong with you?!" When Kane was telling the story, he deliberately avoided mentioning the relationship between Han Jin and Yalina, so she didn't know anything.
"I'm fine." The corner of Han Jin's mouth twitched a few times. Finally, he forced a smile that could be considered gentle. Sunier's betrayal had indeed hurt him, but it wasn't a problem. He wasn't a child, and he had enough self-recovery ability to find a way to free himself.
Didn't you betray me? It's okay, I don't hold a grudge against you. On the contrary, I will help the elves and provide protection for them. The more noble and selfless I act, the more it reflects your shallow ignorance.
However, now that he knew the truth, Han Jin had been kicked down from the highest point of morality. Sunier didn't do anything, and everything was because of his gullibility. His heart didn't hurt anymore. Instead, it hurt, a kind of bloody pain!
"Raphael, you don't have to hide it from me. I can see that you must have something on your mind!" Julia asked anxiously, "What's wrong?"
"It's really nothing," Han Jin said softly, then slowly exhaled. "If only life was like the first time we met …"
"What are you talking about?" Julia hurriedly looked around. In the past, Han Jin always used spells that they didn't understand to release magic. She thought that there was an enemy.
"I'm saying that if life was always as beautiful as the first time we met, it would definitely be a very happy thing." Han Jin smiled. "Spring is coming …"
As if to prove Han Jin's words, a twisted bolt of lightning flashed across the night sky, illuminating the world. Then, the sound of thunder rushed into their ears, causing them to buzz. Then, rain fell from the sky and sprinkled on their faces. The cool feeling was very comfortable.
"You guys go. I'll stay here to buy time for you," Han Jin said calmly.
"Okay, I won't argue with you anymore." Lydia stood up, but after taking a few steps, she turned around and said slowly, "But … thank you!"
"You're too polite." Han Jin's gaze turned to Julia. "Where do you want to go? Come with me, or … "
"I want to fight with my people!" Julia said firmly, but she hesitated. "Then …"
"Gibran? Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him for you. "Han Jin smiled.
Julia couldn't help but feel embarrassed and angry. Although she didn't realize that Han Jin was deliberately changing the topic, this matter was very important to her. So, Han Jin's plan was ruined. "You … don't want to see Sunier?!"
"Why wouldn't I?" Han Jin said slowly. "But I have to go back. Let's talk about it when the situation gets better."
"After I find Sunier, I'll go to the Holy Crown City with her to find you." Julia said while observing Han Jin.
"Okay."
Julia felt that something was wrong with Han Jin, but she couldn't tell what it was. After pondering for a while, the question in her heart finally turned into a few words. "Take care!"
"You have to take care too. Otherwise, Gibran will hate me for the rest of his life." Han Jin said half-jokingly.
The elves moved quickly. They cleaned up the battlefield hastily, buried the bodies of their companions, and took care of the injured. Then, they all left the camp and went straight to the forest. They had come from the forest, and that was their world. Saving their companions and protecting themselves were equally important. Marching on the plains would easily be discovered by the beastmen. It was too dangerous. Although the forest could greatly slow down their speed, it could at least ensure their safety.
Han Jin stood there quietly. The fine rain kept falling on his body and gradually wetted his robe, but Han Jin didn't feel it at all. After being influenced by Solomon, Han Jin's mind had become very tough, but he couldn't control the ups and downs of his heart.
Was it right or wrong?!
It was undeniable that if he hadn't been together with Yalina, no matter how open-minded Solomon was, he wouldn't have passed on his most precious inheritance to Han Jin. Then, he wouldn't have been able to understand the truth of this world! If he focused on cultivation, his body would be indestructible. Yes, if he practiced hard, he would reach the state of indestructible one day. But so what? If he alarmed those powerful beings, he would still be killed! In the past, he even thought of hiding somewhere and secretly practicing. Now, he knew how naive that was. This world had its own rules!
It was his great fortune to be able to hold Yalina's hand. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to go far. Even if his body was indestructible, he couldn't escape death. Therefore, he couldn't say that he was wrong. It was Yalina who changed his fate. It was Solomon who gave him a goal, and he didn't have time to repay anything. But if he wasn't wrong, who was wrong? Sunier? Sunier didn't do anything wrong!
After a long time, the orcs still didn't appear, and the elves had already gone far away. Han Jin's figure began to move slowly, but the direction he chose was a bit strange. It was neither to return to the Holy Crown City, nor to chase after the elves, nor to find trouble with the orcs.
Perhaps his soul was still not strong enough. In the pain of being pierced by needles, Han Jin instinctively chose to escape.
Sometimes, Han Jin would walk a few steps, then release the Ground Shrinking Spell to appear in the distance, then walk a few more steps; sometimes he would walk more than a thousand meters away, and sometimes he would release the Ground Shrinking Spell again. He didn't have any direction. He just didn't want to stay where he was, nor did he want to calm down. He had to do something.
The sky was slightly brighter, which meant that the bloody night had passed. But the sky was still gloomy, and the rain was getting heavier. Han Jin had released thousands of Ground Shrinking Spells in the middle of the night. He had already walked out of the Beitman and entered the territory of Black Raven City. His steps were no longer scattered, but now he was running. He rushed forward in the wind and rain, because the oncoming coldness could slightly relax his heavy heart.
Black Raven City was still under the influence of the elves. They didn't know what had happened in the front line, so they patrolled as usual. Soon, they found a figure in the distance. They hurriedly sent out dozens of silver pegasus warriors, trying to stop him. But Han Jin unconsciously released several Ground Shrinking Spells in succession, bypassing the elves and disappearing into the distance.
It was said that spring rain was as precious as oil, but today's' oil 'was too devalued. The raindrops were getting heavier and heavier, and the wind was getting stronger and stronger. Streaks of silver snakes shuttled back and forth in the dark sky, and thunder boomed one after another. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning fell from the sky and struck a towering ancient tree. The tree trunk that was as thick as several people hugging it was charred black, and even emitted flames. However, the following rain soon extinguished the flames.
The towering old tree was only sixty or seventy meters away from Han Jin. Han Jin's footsteps came to an abrupt halt. Although he had been in a state of absent-mindedness, he was still highly alert to danger. This bolt of lightning had completely awakened him from his daze.
Han Jin found that his robe had become a tight suit. Water was dripping from the hem of his robe and the cuffs, and even his hair was soaked. He couldn't help but smile bitterly. Then he circulated his vital energy, and a thick cloud of water vapor rose from his body.
Han Jin glanced around. He didn't want to hide underground. It was too depressing. He was already in a bad mood. Although the weather wasn't much better, at least there was a refreshing smell.
There was a dilapidated hut in front of him. From the nearby traces, it should have been a small village. However, it had been abandoned for too long. Most of the buildings had long collapsed, and only a small hut made of stone remained.
Han Jin's figure suddenly changed direction. After a few leaps, he arrived at the door of the hut. This place could barely shelter him from the rain, but Han Jin was a clean freak. He didn't want to go inside, so he stood at the door. The water vapor rising from his body became thicker and thicker, almost enveloping his entire body.
Not long after, an old man came from another direction. That old man was dressed very strangely. Even the most depraved beggar paled in comparison. His white hair was messy and draped over his back, almost reaching his waist. Only God knew how long it had been since he last had a haircut. The front of his beard was thick and long, covering his entire chest. The wrinkles on his face were so deep that they didn't even look like wrinkles anymore. It was as if someone had randomly slashed his face dozens of times. He was barefoot, and his feet were covered in mud. His tattered clothes had long been soaked and wrapped messily around his body.
Looking at the old man's direction, it seemed that he wanted to walk to the door of the hut. However, when he saw Han Jin and the water vapor rising from Han Jin's body, his eyes suddenly lit up. He looked at Han Jin with interest.
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