Aria was not considered powerful among legends, but her position was very special. If Spring Forest were regarded as a nation, Aria would be its king.
Spring Forest had no politics, but everyone was willing to believe in the elf before them.
And Spring Forest's status in [The Woodlands] had never been low. This forest's stance could influence the entire elven race.
Ryan had come here because Aria was the easiest elf to talk to.
Well, for him.
"I can make my army appear in the depths of the forest at any time, in the areas where the elves live. This region, to you, should now count as 'The Wilds,' shouldn't it?"
"And war should not continue."
"As you can see, I am unwilling to suffer greater losses. In this war against you, I have not even gained any benefit."
"If this continues, the elves will disappear from the Norris Continent. You can rely on the protection of Deities, but do not forget that humans are the most perfect believers. As long as we are willing, we can blaspheme again and again, and believe in any Deities again and again, in exchange for the power to oppose the elven Deities."
Ryan spoke those treasonous, heretical words without the slightest change in expression. Looking at the furious Aria before him, he did not stop there.
"War is this cruel. I already told you that back then. I wonder, at this very moment, whether all the sacrifices in this war have been as you wished?"
"I imagine probably not."
Ryan looked around. They were all defeated remnants, while the Fairies of Spring Forest bustled about, maintaining their vitality.
"You should never have gotten involved. This is a human civil war. Between the Empire and The Church, there is no room for elves