An Unexpected Discovery: Talent for the Future

Everyone present fell into deep thought, and the room suddenly grew quiet.

"Master, Lord Yudian, Lady Ina!" A timid voice suddenly rang out.

Huang Long looked up and saw that it was one of the archers Ina had brought with her, one of the first to reach level 6.

"Oh? What is your name? What do you want to say? Speak boldly!" Seeing how cautious the archer looked, Huang Long could not help but laugh and ask.

"Yes, Master!" Having received Huang Long's permission, the girl let out a breath, seeming to relax.

"My name is Lucy. I am the vice-captain of the archer squad. Earlier, when Lord Yudian and Lady Ina were reading that book, I secretly took a look as well, so I know what was in it." The Night Elf girl named Lucy spoke shyly, seemingly embarrassed.

"Oh?" Huang Long's interest was piqued. From the girl's words, it seemed she had some unique insight that none of the three of them had considered. "Then let's hear it!"

Though the Demon Hunter Yudian did not look at Lucy, a hint of interest appeared on his face as well. In Huang Long's hand, the green spring water in the transparent goblet swayed constantly, forming beautiful whirlpools.

Lucy glanced at Ina, the captain of the archer squad, and found her looking back with encouragement. Lucy immediately relaxed. What she feared most was that Ina, the Demon Hunter Yudian's archer captain, would dislike her for competing for their favor, so she had never dared to stand out too much. But now, it seemed there was no need to worry so much.

With that thought, Lucy slowly took a breath, gathered her thoughts, and spoke.

"Master, what the lords mean is that the continent's living beings still bear grudges against elves because of what happened two thousand years ago, is that right? Then there is one thing that must be discussed: the feelings the races of the continent have toward the elf race."

When she saw Huang Long give an almost imperceptible nod, Lucy was instantly invigorated, and confidence followed.

"Then isn't it much simpler? The lords are overcomplicating things. The races today do not live in the era of over a thousand years ago. Back then, the catastrophe had not yet struck the continent, and the Goblin race held the lead, so most races treated the elf race with hostility. If we were advancing onto the continent in that era, it would truly have been the most difficult time."

After hearing Lucy's words, Huang Long's eyes lit up. A brand-new path faintly appeared before him.

"What do you mean?"

"Over a thousand years ago, many races might indeed have regarded our Night Elf faction as the elf race and, under the Goblin race's instigation, become our enemies completely. But the situation now is different. Because of the Goblin race's greed and sins, the seal on the undead army was broken, plunging the entire continent into ruin. So now, the races of the continent hate not the elf race most, but the Goblin race and the undead race. Therefore, this living force of ours, which currently does not appear very strong, certainly will not be met with hostility from every race. In fact, many races may be willing to join us, like the unicorn race. Even those hostile to us would not necessarily attack us. Besides, given their current circumstances, merely protecting themselves and holding back the undead army's invasion is no easy task."

"Furthermore, as long as we raise a banner saying, 'The grudges of two thousand years ago vanished along with the Goblin race's destruction. Our greatest enemy now is the undead race. If you wish to settle scores with the elf race, wait until after the undead race has been repelled!' Then we can win the support of those smaller races and races that do not reject the elf race."

"In that way, we can immediately establish ourselves at a stronghold. We can also help some weaker races resist the undead army. Then, I believe even more races will trust us. Once we have completely driven out the undead army, the strength of our Night Elf faction will be beyond their ability to contend with. Then, as for those races that refuse to submit..."

Lucy did not continue. With her exceptional intelligence, she naturally knew what should and should not be said. It was enough for her to offer suggestions, but she absolutely could not make decisions for her master. That would certainly invite her master's displeasure.

After hearing Lucy's words, Huang Long felt as though clouds had parted to reveal the blue sky. A sudden realization filled his heart.

"Haha, it truly is a good idea!" Huang Long laughed. The way he looked at Lucy changed as well. He had not expected a level 6 archer who was not even an ordinary hero to possess such brilliant strategy. Though she could not offer him much help in combat strength, a strategist capable of command was even rarer. In Huang Long's view, the Demon Hunter Yudian was no less intelligent, but unless it was a critical moment, that fellow simply did not want to use his brain. He was the sort who used fists to explain things whenever words would do.

Although Huang Long had wanted to properly nurture Yudian, that fellow was clearly unwilling. But now things were different. He had found another candidate. Moreover, Lucy was not a hero, so her level of talent was not especially high. As long as she had enough strength to protect herself, that would be sufficient. He could leave future matters entirely to her and no longer need to worry over them himself. Of course, before that, he would have to cultivate her properly.

Huang Long thought to himself, and an unconcealed smile appeared on his face. In the brief blink of an eye, he had already considered many future matters and quietly made several plans.

"Haha, thank you for the reminder. Here, I, Huang Long, thank you." Huang Long spoke with great sincerity, his eyes filled with delight. Because of Lucy's strategy, Huang Long valued her even more and felt much closer to her.

Though it was unpleasant to say, there was still a piece of advice to offer: as long as you have talent, you will stand head and shoulders above others in that regard wherever you go, so...

Lucy was such an example, because of her strategy.

This meeting had brought Huang Long enormous gains. Not only had he thought of a way to resolve the problem that had long troubled him, but he had also discovered a planner with the potential to become a top-tier strategist.

"Good. Yudian, Ina, Lucy, the three of you should go back and think it over carefully. As for now, the most urgent matter is completing the next step of the plan."