You're a Good Person

Zhi Ye was honored to be appointed by the Elder Sindonal as the liaison between the Forgotten Land's Hearthstone tavern and the High Elves.

After being pardoned by the Elder Sindonal, Arl also spent every day hanging around the Hearthstone tavern.

Zhi Ye found this position extremely troublesome, and having to look after Arl made it even more of a headache.

Fortunately, after Joshua opened the Hearthstone tavern, he rarely interacted with High Elves from outside.

But Joshua's return to Aserkelo today clearly meant he intended to negotiate directly with the Council of Elders.

"The Council of Elders and many of our people are still hostile toward you."

Influenced by Arl, Zhi Ye had long since cast aside her former arrogance and prejudice toward humans. She could be said to be one of the High Elves most capable of adapting to human society.

But Zhi Ye letting go of her prejudice against humans did not mean the rest of her people could do the same.

"Can't you... wait a little longer?" Zhi Ye asked quietly.

"Wait?" Joshua found a chair and sat down in front of Zhi Ye. "Then how long should I wait?"

The question left Zhi Ye speechless. She truly could not imagine those stubborn members of her race ever forgiving or accepting Joshua. This was prejudice and hatred that time alone could not dissolve.

"I'm patient when it comes to many things." Joshua placed a book on the table and pushed it toward Zhi Ye. The cover read The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: "A Study in Scarlet."

The moment Zhi Ye saw the book, her eyes lit up. Yet she did not accept Joshua's gift, merely looking at him in confusion.

"I can spend one or two years making a game or filming a New Movie, but