The next day.
At dawn, many people in Elven Village gradually got up and began leaving one after another.
Shien's group set off as well. Everyone was present, including Aiyi, who had risen unusually early. It was unclear whether she had not slept at all last night or whether it was because they were leaving. Though she did not look particularly energetic, she did not seem bleary-eyed either.
The group left the treehouse together and came down to the ground.
"Roar—!"
Yulin immediately flew over from the direction of the Queen's Palace. She roared as she descended, kicking up a cloud of dust and drawing startled cries from many people.
Shien's group was not the only one there. A great many Elves had come as well.
Some had come to watch, while others had arrived with Carol to maintain order. Even Sophie, the Elf Queen, had appeared with Leia and Nia, apparently specifically to see them off.
"So courteous, Your Majesty?"
Shien raised his brows as he spoke.
Sophie seemed to have adjusted her mindset and moved on from what had happened with Maki. She gave Shien and the others a beautiful smile.
"Since the Princess of the Kingdom and her fiancé, the evil god of the God Race, and three Demon Lords are all here, as the queen of the Elves, it is only natural that I come to see you off."
After saying that, Sophie smiled wryly.
"Besides, my people are rather reluctant to see you go. For that reason alone, I must represent them in offering my blessings for the rest of your journey."
Hearing Sophie's words, Shien could not help looking around.
Sure enough, many Elves were staring at him with somewhat reluctant expressions.
No, it was not just the Elves. Even the fairies had flown