Although the village hadn't been destroyed.
It had, however, been exposed.
The battle between the Ex Machina and the Dragon Spirit species was taking place not far away.
Naturally, the humans in the village would still choose to migrate and find another place to live.
Then, under the Ark's guidance,
they made contact with Krohn and the others' tribe and joined forces.
Some minor details had changed, but overall, nothing was different.
And at this time, Miss Wreath Lord was, of course, still in the prime of her youth.
It had to be understood.
The more powerful the species,
the more they benefited from the nourishment of elven power,
and the longer their lifespans became.
The Forest Spirits couldn't be said to have infinite lifespans like the Life species,
but living for several hundred years was effortless for them.
Or rather, humans alone honestly retained ordinary lifespans.
With no elven adaptability whatsoever, and with poor medical conditions as well as all kinds of natural and man-made disasters, reaching forty or fifty was already considered an advanced age.
This was somewhat similar to ancient times in Little Griseo's previous life.
Therefore,
under such circumstances...
Once they reached thirteen or fourteen and gained the ability to bear children, most would already consider marriage.
Giving birth and reproducing were the top priorities.
With more people, they would naturally need more food and resources. But united together, they would have an easier time surviving.
And what was interesting was this!
When Anna, Marikata, and the others encountered the human tribe somewhat later, Riku and Krohn—childhood friends who had grown up together—had unexpectedly signed a marriage contract early, with the consent of both families.
Did this count as an arranged marriage from childhood?
It probably did?
But they were already several years old.
At most...