I chatted with Bing Haha for a while about the witch world.
In fact, only a few witches went to great lengths for the 'Sky Cataclysm,' Bing Haha was one of them. The other witches, after learning about the 'Sky Cataclysm,' took it all for granted.
After Bing Haha described the situation in the witch world, Su Xi finally understood that these great witches, who were thinking about the future of the Witch Race, were practically lone heroes, dragging a whole bunch of burdens along with them on their difficult journey.
So pitiful, so very pitiful.
A notification sound indicating that the mission had been triggered rang in my ears.
The Wish of the Great Witches
Quest Quality: Legendary
Quest Description: The great witches Bing Haha have been working tirelessly to prevent the 'Sky Cataclysm' that Fimiro spoke of. They have finally decided to seek refuge with the Elf race and the protection of the Holy Tree. Please help them achieve this wish.
Mission Reward: Unknown
Wait, this can trigger a quest?
Su Xi said thoughtfully, "Wait here for a few days. I'll talk to Bai Ya about this, and I'll come down to find you once I have a reply."
Bing Haha nodded vigorously, indicating that if Her Majesty the Empress was unwilling to accept them, there was no need to force it; they should just let things take their course.
Bing Haha was worried about was nothing more than the Deity's Blood that had dripped in the Elven Empire.
That drop of blood was related to the version of the Ancient War, which was about six years after the game's launch. At that time, the Meta World had already gone through [The Descent] - [Shadow Surge] - [Exterminate the Fallen Ones] - [Explore the Southern Volcano World] - [The Siren Rebellion] - [The Collapse of the Beastman Empire], and then came [The Ancient War].
The Ancient War version is the underground ruins version. I knew in my previous life that the underground ruins were originally a very powerful Eastern civilization. It was only after the battle with the gods that it became the underground ruins.
In elven history, that drop of Deity's Blood is a sudden death curse; all elves caught in this curse will eventually become the servants of death.
Initially, the curse was not widespread and did not attract enough attention. The only response was to send Agatha, Magic Prodigy from the Elf race, to try to remove the curse. However, it later became clear that the curse was not being lifted.
It failed.
Agatha had once banished the curse of death, but not long after, the curse returned, and Agatha became the source of its spread.
From that moment on, the death curse took full hold within the Elven Empire. Sveden, in his quest to find a way to save Agatha, ventured deep into underground ruins and was imprisoned there for decades...
Ultimately, the witch never actually appears in this story.
The only connection is that the witches worship Herl Emperor, the Death God Deity.
If that's the only reason, Bai Ya shouldn't refuse the witches' offer of allegiance.
However, this was just Su Xi's personal opinion. Although Empress Bai Ya was very good to her, Bai Ya was still the Empress of the Elf race, and her thoughts could not be the same as hers, nor would she necessarily listen to her opinions.
Return to the Holy Tree.
On the way to the Elf Holy Temple, they saw Nicola, the high priest of the Elf race.
She stood in the dappled sunlight, looking at the Under Sacred Tree City with a melancholy expression.
Even with a sorrowful expression, Nicola's beauty still shines through.
It can only be said that the beauty of the Elf race is more valuable than gold.
"Nicola, what are you doing standing here in a daze?"
Nicola to look at her. "Your Highness..."
Then she gave a look that looked like she was about to cry.
"W-what's wrong?"
Nicola's sudden display of fragility left Su Xi somewhat at a loss.
I didn't do anything, so why did I suddenly start crying?
With her pitiful appearance, if Su Xi were still Su Jiang, she would inevitably be labeled a scumbag.
"Your Highness, the Holy Tree hasn't responded to our service for a long time. In the past, it only responded infrequently, but it wouldn't go two months without responding to our Hall of Service... Your Highness, has something happened to the Holy Tree, or has it abandoned us?"
"Well..."
To be honest, Nicola's pitiful look is quite cute, much cuter than her usual calm demeanor in the face of anything.
However, speaking of this matter, after Su Xi became Holy Tree, she did hear the voices of believers from time to time, but these voices included not only Elf race but also humans.
There were just too many sounds for Su Xi to keep track of, so she had no choice but to ignore them all.
They even ignored Nicola and the others' prayers.
But there was nothing they could do but ignore it, and Su Xi didn't know how Iksil responded to them.
Su Xi coughed lightly and comforted them, "It's only been two months. Maybe the Holy Tree is just busy with something and can't respond to you for the time being."
Nicola sighed heavily and said, "Well, I hope so."
Watching Nicola leave, Su Xi felt a little awkward. She would have to find some time to ask Iksil.
Su Xi doesn't want to reveal her identity as the Holy Tree yet, otherwise, Bai Ya will have people following her wherever she goes, which would be incredibly troublesome...
The identity of the Holy Tree and the identity of the saintess are different.
As the source of everything for the Holy Tree Elf race, the Elf race would never allow their Holy Tree to run amok.
We arrived at the Administrative Hall.
Empress Bai Ya usually stays here to handle government affairs, is not here.
Su Xi was a little surprised.
I caught a passing elf servant and asked him where the Empress had gone.
"Her Majesty the Empress has gone to the Poetic Realm Library, saying she is going to see a friend," the attendant said respectfully.
"The library..."
Su Xi pondered.
I used to take on tasks from the library myself, I think it was dealing with some monsters that broke into the library's basement.
It's been a long time since I've been there, so I'll go take a look and see who this Empress's friends are.
It's surprising that Her Majesty the Empress, who is so busy with state affairs every day, would have friends.
Su Xi thought to herself, somewhat surprised.
Upon arriving outside the temple, I jumped off the Holy Tree and flew towards the library.
Flying is prohibited inside Bannory, but since Su Xi is the saintess of the Elf race, no one will say anything.
Su Xi's flight attracted the attention of many people.
A system notification sounded instantly in my ear: the effects of the talents [World Tree's Protection] and [World Tree's Wisdom] ② have been increased by 10 points.
Both defense and intelligence increased by 3531 points.
What exactly makes this thing so powerful...?
Su Xi couldn't understand it.
"It's Her Highness the Holy Maiden!"
"It seems like it's been a long time since I've heard Her Highness's legendary tales from other countries. I'm a little nostalgic..."
"Her Highness is as beautiful and noble as ever!"
Landing on the wide staircase outside the library, the elves on the stairs quickly made way for His Your Highness Su to land safely.