The first naturally born Elf in Longwind City had formed a contract with someone else. It was no great matter, but Lincon still felt a little annoyed.
Elves were especially innocent creatures, easily misled and exploited.
But when he saw the clear, guileless look in Lei Xiaohu's eyes, he suddenly understood why the Water Elf had signed a Symbiosis Contract with him the moment it was born.
The wooden window swayed gently. A breeze lifted the study curtains, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees inside.
When Li Wei and the others saw Lincon, they deliberately lowered their heads in respect for their Lord.
Lei Xiaohu copied them, though he stole a cautious glance at Lincon and found himself puzzled.
I'm sure this is my first time meeting the Lord. Why does he seem to be looking at me strangely?
Did I do something wrong and make him angry?
The thought frightened Lei Xiaohu, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not imagine how he might have offended the Lord. They lived in different worlds; their paths should never even have crossed.
"Mmm~"
Above his head, the Water Elf stared at Lincon without blinking, faint ripples stirring in its azure eyes.
The instant the Water Elf saw Lincon, a voice began speaking inside its heart.
It had been born in answer to him. He was the great Father of Life, the one who had created it.
That voice echoed through its mind and resounded in its soul, an indelible mark upon the very source of its life.
"My Lord—Father—"
Unable to help itself, the Water Elf beat its wings and flew toward Lincon.
Lincon slowly held out his palm, giving the Water Elf somewhere to land.
This was his first time seeing a Water Elf, too. It