Clang!
As Merika's ancient chant gradually began to echo through the entire forest, a burst of light suddenly flared ahead.
An indescribable ripple appeared on the barrier before them, spreading like ripples across water as magic power surged.
Through the perception of Outer Perception of Heaven, Shien could clearly sense that magic power.
It was brimming with vitality, natural and gentle, giving off an exceptionally comfortable feeling.
That made Shien realize something.
"The barrier set up here was probably not erected by the Elves themselves."
That was right.
Though that natural, gentle magic power gave Shien no sense of danger, he could still tell how extraordinary it was.
If he was not mistaken, this barrier might have been set up for the Elves by the God Race.
More than that, it might have been something the Goddess of Nature herself had created by manipulating nature with her authority.
Against a barrier like this, his former self might truly have been unable to do anything without unleashing the Holy Sword.
Therefore, if it had not been their group that came this time, claiming they could destroy the barrier as casually as they had imagined before would have been nothing but arrogance.
Hum!
As Shien pondered this, the light on the barrier swelled to a blinding intensity before vanishing.
No, it had not vanished. Rather, as though a door had been opened, an entrance large enough for everyone to pass through appeared.
Phew.
Merika let out a breath, then flashed everyone a bright smile.
"We can go in now, everyone."
It seemed Merika had opened the barrier surrounding Elven Village.
The others could no longer hide their anticipation.
"Let's go."
Shien simply waved a hand and led everyone into the barrier.
At the same time, deep within a conspicuous palace, a woman