A forest like this, with so many ancient elf trees within it-there was no doubt that the Archdruid leader lived here.
"Come on, let's take a look. There are no guards here at all. Or rather, there's no need for guards, because the entire forest, even the whole Dragonspine Mountains, keeps watch for that Archdruid leader. Perhaps he knew we were here the moment we entered this forest. If he wishes, nothing that happens in this forest can escape his eyes and ears," Eileen said.
The elf archer clearly held an immense reverence for, and faith in, the Archdruid's formidable abilities.
Of course, although her words were somewhat exaggerated, they were essentially true. Within this forest, the Archdruid leader was practically a god, possessing strength on par with a legendary figure and a status equivalent to that of the Wild Gods.
When Shawn and the others entered the woods, passed those towering ancient elf trees, walked beneath the feet of the Ancient Protectors, and reached the immensely tall ancient tree at the very center of the forest, they saw an elf elder who appeared middle-aged.
Without a doubt, that elf elder was the unnamed Archdruid leader who had created everything here.
"Young travelers, welcome," the Archdruid said.
Eileen hastily performed the formal elven greeting of a junior to an elder, then said respectfully, "Eileen Nightsong pays her respects to the Archdruid."
Among the five members of the Dragon-Hunting Team, Eileen was the only elf, sharing the Archdruid's race. At a time like this, she was the best person to speak on their behalf.
"Nightsong? What a noble and ancient surname! Why would a young member of the noble elven Nightwhisper Family come to these cursed mountains? How could your family agree to let you come here?" The Archdruid's eyes were