As time passed, several months went by, and the repercussions of the Elf Court's destruction on the Elf Kingdom gradually faded away.
The elves of the Elf Forest returned to their normal lives, as though the Elf Court had completely vanished and become merely another chapter in the history books.
For thousands, even tens of thousands of years, the Elf Forest had always been like this. Its quiet, peaceful atmosphere had forever been its prevailing theme.
But changes had indeed taken place.
Inside a tavern in Emerald City,
Sunlight streamed through the colorful stained-glass windows, spilling across the wooden floor and gleaming with a warm light.
Though night had yet to fall, quite a few people in the tavern were already raising their cups, drinking merrily, and laughing loudly, as if nothing could dampen their enthusiasm.
The air was thick with the fragrance of various Fruit Wines and fresh flowers, intoxicating all who breathed it in.
In one corner of the tavern, a bard dressed in a simple robe stood with a harp in hand. A faint glow emanated from the instrument, and as his fingers gently plucked its strings, a melodious tune flowed forth.
His voice was clear and magnetic as he sang of the legendary tale of Elf Sage Li Si's brave battle against the Demon Prince in the Elf Court.
"In the Elf Court drowned in a sea of blood,
Sage Li Si faced that dreadful calamity alone,
His upright figure knew no fear,
His deep eyes concealed wisdom.
The Demon Prince's minions had seized that ancient city,
The shadows of the abyss swept over all things like a tide,
Crimson flames devoured the entire court,
Endless terror spread through every heart.
Yet Li Si stepped forward,
Gently wielding the staff and sword in his hands,
Magic-filled