896. Misunderstanding
Queen Island was still the same as ever. The headquarters of the Seventeenth Silver Pegasus Legion was located atop the Tree of Life halfway up the mountain. This Tree of Life completely covered nearly two kilometers of the southern slope of Queen Island's main peak, and only low shrubs could grow around it...
Walking through the forest and looking at the towering Tree of Life rising from the mountainside filled one with reverence for nature.
Whenever Roy stood beneath the Tree of Life, he always felt as though a pair of wise eyes were watching him. Yet that presence was exceptionally gentle, without the slightest hint of malice.
Roy followed Commander Berkeley out of the carriage and arrived at the steps before the Tree of Life.
The Silver Moon Elves had transformed the place into something full of elven charm. Spiral staircases, circular platforms, magical light barriers, and hanging drapes could be seen everywhere. A squad of Silver Moon Elf guards stood at the foot of the foremost steps beneath the Tree of Life.
When they saw Commander Berkeley leading Roy up the stairs, the Silver Moon Elf guard at the front immediately stepped forward and stopped them.
The Silver Moon Elves behind the guard captain wore silver armor, elf long swords at their waists, and spears in their hands. Their expressions were solemn.
Roy realized that he had left the Seventeenth Silver Pegasus Legion less than a year ago, yet all these Silver Moon Elf guards were unfamiliar faces...
The Silver Moon Elf guard captain ignored Roy and turned his gaze toward Commander Berkeley.
With an impassive expression, he said to Commander Berkeley:
"Commander Berkeley, an internal meeting is being held within the legion. Lord McCauley personally ordered that all receptions at headquarters be suspended."
Commander Berkeley