Chapter 513
[Her ears are just like ours! Could she be an elf from another tribe? I never imagined I'd encounter someone from my own tribe who would come looking for me.]
[What nonsense! Weren't all the other elven tribes wiped out? If they were still alive, they would have come a hundred years ago. How could they have waited so long to come knocking?]
[I don't know, you should ask her.]
Hearing the ethereal sounds of the elves communicating, Muelsyse swallowed back the words that were about to come out. Her expression turned grim as she realized a very serious problem.
Having lost her parents at a young age, she received her education in Columbia. She is now more accustomed to Columbia, and her Elvish, which she hasn't used in decades, has become quite rusty.
"I...water...companion."
Hearing this halting explanation, the elves exchanged glances, their expressions filled with confusion.
What is she saying?
[I don't understand, it seems to be talking about companions.]
[It is indeed the word "companion," but something feels off, like I'm just learning Elvish.]
[She doesn't look very old. Why don't you go and call the king out? Tell him a fairy from out of town has arrived.]
Muelsyse's brow furrowed deeper and deeper, giving him the illusion of practicing Yanese listening comprehension in an exam room.
Elvish is understandable on its own, but when put together, it becomes rather confusing.
She increasingly felt like an outsider, too deeply influenced by her Columbia education, and that there was something she could never go back to.
It is often said that a person's character and values are shaped by their upbringing, family environment, and learning environment. This statement also applies to elves.
Muelsyse's current differences with them extend beyond language; their thinking and values are also completely different.
Two elves raised in different civilizations need to make a tremendous effort to understand each other.
Seeing an elf heading towards the amber-shaped treehouse, Muelsyse knew they had gone to fetch their leader.
Encountering her fellow elves should have been a joyous occasion. But for some reason, she felt a surge of fear and a desire to flee immediately.
Shall we go now?
Or should we wait a little longer?
Muelsyse's joy had faded, and now she felt only a vague sense of bewilderment and confusion.
Before she could decide whether to stay or leave, the Elf King with silver-white hair gracefully descended.
He was tall, about 2.5 meters. His skin was as white as snow, and his appearance was extremely handsome. Even by human standards of beauty, he was a very handsome man.
However, the Elf King's aloof features gave Muelsyse a sense of coldness that kept people at A Thousand Miles Away. His tone of voice was also flat, like that of an emotionless machine.
[Answer me, who are you?]
"I, water, companion, family."
The Elf King's gaze was condescending, giving off an extremely oppressive aura. It was unclear whether he understood Muelsyse's meaning; he remained silent for a long while before asking a new question:
What is your purpose in coming here?
"Family, sacrifice, joy, meeting you all."
Seeing that the Elf King remained silent, the other elves were worried about her situation and tried to smooth things over:
"Wang, she's very young. She's probably an elf who grew up in a human city and isn't very familiar with our language."
Elves are naturally drawn to nature; the severe pollution in human cities only makes them feel murky and disgusted.
If this alien elf's Tribe Members were still alive, they would certainly not allow her to grow up in a human environment.
Unless...
The Elf King quickly understood this, and a hint of pity appeared in his eyes as he looked at Muelsyse. He opened his right hand and waved it outwards, signaling for the other party to leave.
They live a simple and happy life in seclusion, and do not want outside forces to disrupt their balance.
Muelsyse understood the gesture, and felt as if a needle had pricked the softest part of her heart.
She turned and left, filled with a complex mix of regret, confusion, bewilderment, and loneliness.
Muelsyse had no family, no home. Though elves lived here, it was not his place of belonging.
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Chapter 587 Sami's Honey Trap (4K)
When faced with the indifferent driving away of his compatriots, Muelsyse didn't say much, paused for a moment, and then turned and left.
Except for the Elf King, who stood still, all the other elves followed behind.
It was less about seeing Muelsyse off and more about curiously observing them. After all, these elves hadn't seen any of their fellow outsiders for hundreds of years. They wondered if this might be their only chance in this lifetime.
Elves are extremely rare on this land, and even those that survive hide in remote places. Their refusal to interact with the outside world is strikingly similar to that of a socially awkward person who has been a homebody for millennia.
Unless two elven tribes are very close to each other, or a major event such as the extermination of an entire tribe occurs, elves generally will not leave their habitat to travel thousands of miles to the territory of other elves to seek help.
Any creatures other than elves that occasionally intrude are ruthlessly eliminated. Only by eliminating those who know about it can the news of the elven settlement be prevented from leaking out.
Perhaps out of consideration for Muelsyse, who was a fellow human, or perhaps because they believed that elves would not harm other elves, they simply saw each other off peacefully without taking any rash actions.
Muelsyse walked to the Cave Entrance and passed through the illusionary barrier. She turned around and saw only a few Dead Twig on the ground and the Shirayuki -capped hills.
Muelsyse needs some time to brush up on her less-than-fluent Elvish. Perhaps she will return here someday.
All I can do now is wave my sleeves in the direction of the Cave Entrance, leaving without taking anything with me.
When Muelsyse appeared out of nowhere, everyone who was having a snowball fight stopped what they were doing.
Exusiai was very curious and wanted to ask what was inside. But after seeing the somewhat forlorn look in her eyes, she swallowed her words.
Lisa, who was closest to the returning Muelsyse, asked with concern:
"Sister, are you alright?"
"Well enough."
Muelsyse grinned wryly, not wanting to continue the discussion. What should have been a happy occasion had turned out this way.
However, knowing that he was not the last spirit on this land, Muelsyse's trip was not in vain.
Everyone acted in perfect unison, refraining from bringing up the topic again. They continued their snowball fight, playing there for over half an hour.
Shi Lei scanned the Cave Entrance and saw many elves watching him. The way they were peeking through the illusionary barrier was inexplicably heartbreaking.
He averted his gaze from the Cave Entrance to avoid arousing the elves' suspicion. As long as they didn't harm his family and friends, Shi Lei could turn a blind eye.
"I'm not playing anymore, I'm not playing anymore, you're cheating."
Since meeting Shi Lei, Lappland's agility has been declining, and her skills are no longer what they used to be.
Exusiai natural-born sharpshooter; no matter how little she exercises, she can hit her head with every snowball.
Although the Jade Shield protects Lappland from pain when hit by snowballs, the constant attacks still make her feel annoyed.
"Aren't you all going to play anymore? Let's go then."
Shi Lei called everyone to set off, heading north.
Once they were far from the hill where the elves lived in seclusion, he looked at the guide who had replaced Simona and asked:
"I have a question for you. Where is the person who sent you to meet us?"
Typhon looked embarrassed and shook his head:
"I'm sorry, sir, I'm afraid I cannot answer your question. Anmatar instructed me to lead you to the end of the Endless Icefield through a dream. He said that when the time is right, he will appear."
"Ha?"
Such an explanation wouldn't even pass Shi Lei, let alone Texas. To convey important information through dreams seems far too frivolous.
"A dream message? Are you sure?"
Typhon, born and raised Sami, saw nothing wrong with the dream. Seeing the doubtful look on the other's face, she took out antlers from her bosom and showed them to everyone:
"It's true, I'm not lying. Look, this is the keepsake Anmatar left for me."
Using his Psychic Scan, Shi Lei quickly discovered the extraordinary nature of this antler. Unlike ordinary antlers, it shimmered with a faint blue-green light that was barely perceptible to the naked eye.
This reminded him of that night in the settlement, when he used the Jade Shield to block something similar. Perhaps Anmatar was trying to communicate with him through a dream, but it was all blocked, so he had to ask the Sami People to relay the message.
"Alright, I'll trust you this once. But whether we go to the end of the ice field or not, we'll see. We have other things to do in Sami. If Anmatar still hasn't shown up by the time we're done, we'll head back."
Anmatar didn't say why she wanted to see Zhongli, but she guessed it was something like helping to eliminate the calamity.
Typhon had never seen such a powerful figure in her life. She felt that he could single-handedly eradicate the calamity of the Endless Icefield. She couldn't be sure of Anmatar's intentions, and dared not make any promises lightly.
After regrouping, the group set off again, with Surtr consciously quickening her pace. When she was almost parallel to Shi Lei, she politely greeted him:
"Sir, I'd like to ask, how far is that place you mentioned from here?"
Shi Lei hasn't measured it, but he's giving an approximate value:
"Over a hundred kilometers, that's almost a two-day walk. What, can't you wait?"
Surtr quickly waved his hand and explained:
"No, no, sir. I just remembered you saying that I might be an avatar created by the master of Reine des Neiges, which is why I don't have memories of my childhood. I was wondering, if I return Reine des Neiges after seeing it, will I be absorbed, or... just disappear inexplicably?"
Shi Lei had almost forgotten what he had said before, but she reminded him and he remembered:
"If I remember correctly, that was my analysis based on the information I had. But analysis cannot be equated with reality; there is a difference between the two. Perhaps nothing will happen after you hand over Reine des Neiges."
Seeing Surtr's downcast eyes, he knew very well what the other was worried about, and continued to comfort him:
"Don't worry, I have experience in this area. The Fire Giant was Ice Seal there, so its strength is probably not as exaggerated as you think. It's likely that, like you, its main source of power is Reine des Neiges. And when it was first Ice Seal, it must have been in a very weak state."
In terms of strength, the Fire Giant is definitely no match for the Sui Beast. If it dares to forcibly absorb you in front of me, I will beat it until it spits you out."
Through the descriptions of Mudrock and others, Surtr learned about the events that occurred in the Capital City Yan that year.
She thought about it and realized that no matter how powerful the Fire Giant, it couldn't compare to the legendary Sui Beast that had dominated the world a thousand years ago. If the adult could subdue the Sui Beast, this should be no problem for him either.
Thinking this way, Surtr's tension and anxiety instantly vanished, and he felt extremely at ease. This sense of stability was something no one but Shi Lei could provide.
"Thank you, I'll have to trouble you then."
"Haha, we're all family here. Don't be so formal, it's too much of a formality."
The group continued north for about thirty or forty kilometers. At sunset, they found a beautifully decorated little wooden cabin in the mountains.
"Hey? Everyone, please wait a moment."
Typhon raised her hand to signal everyone to stop, then looked at the wooden house with a strange expression. She hadn't seen this building when she ventured deep into the endless ice plains last time.
If it were just a small wooden cabin, that wouldn't be a problem. But this is Endless Icefield, rife with calamities. Building a small wooden cabin in such a place seems highly suspicious.
As if sensing the arrival of a guest, the wooden door creaked open.
A Sarkaz Girl with black hair Blackhorn, a delicate face, and a graceful figure stepped out.
She seemed to be born with an alluring charm; her unintentional smile could make a man's heart flutter.
Regardless of your race, any functional male would find it somewhat overwhelming.
Unfortunately, the Sarkaz Girl met her match.
In this Sami Journey group, almost all the guides and tourists were women. The only male, Shi Lei, possessed a Psychic Power far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
No matter how alluring she is, she will be helpless against other women and against stones that are unaffected by charm.
Looking at the crowd outside, the Sarkaz Girl couldn't help but feel a little resentful. Usually, only men dared to venture into the Endless Icefield; why were there so many women this time?
The team not only included three Sarkaz, but also Lupo, Sarkaz, Vulcan, and other races. The composition was quite diverse, making them seem less like a unified group.
Oh, I understand.
Are you all traveling to Sami in groups?
Admittedly, many Sami tribes have set up camps along the border to defend against the calamities. However, it is impossible to completely defend such a long forest line. Inevitably, some people will slip through and enter the Endless Icefield.
Seeing that there wasn't a single Elafia among the group, the Sarkaz Girl's smile widened. She gazed at her strikingly beautiful compatriot and extended an invitation:
"My dear sister, it's cold outside, come in and sit down."
Mudrock and Surtr did not act on their own; they both turned to Shi Lei for his opinion. Seeing that he did not answer, they both stood still.
Seeing this, the Sarkaz Girl extended another invitation:
"It's almost dark, please come in and rest. If you don't mind, I have some desserts and hot tea. However, with so many of you, there might not be enough food, please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality."