Shien's former acquaintances who had set their sights on the royal capital naturally were not limited to the Ragna Empire and the Beastmen Race's Priestly Corps.
Far away in Taiger Forest, east of the Kingdom of Mithra, Sophie, the Elf Queen, had emerged from her Queen's Palace in the Elven Village. Holding a scepter, she stood before a group of Elves.
"Your Majesty!"
Leia and Geno, the Elves' two Legendary-tier Archmages, immediately bowed.
"Your Majesty!"
The Elven mages of the Elf Division, the pride of the Elves, also lowered their heads one after another.
Sophie nodded repeatedly at the sight.
Everyone before her was the pride and backbone of the Elves. Looking at those familiar faces, Sophie felt a pride too profound to put into words.
Sophie did not show that pride. She swept her gaze over everyone present and spoke gently.
"For this Three Races conference, we Elves must also be present. As one of the representatives of humanity, we must discuss important matters with the God Race, the Demon Race, and the other peoples of humanity."
"As the Elves' elite, you will accompany me to the royal capital of the Kingdom of Mithra."
"That is the nation founded by the Hero who once saved the world. The Hero we know is also from that nation. He has already returned and has encountered many troubles in the royal capital."
"Hero Shien is a friend acknowledged by us Elves. This Three Races conference was sparked by his identity, so he will inevitably become its focus. The Three Races will also place him on the negotiating table and decide how they will treat him in the future."
"This is of great importance. It concerns not only the peace between the Three Races, but also the safety of our friend. Therefore, we