What surgical techniques are available to target specific groups and silence specific content?
Even when Ed drew upon his ancient memories, he couldn't find the corresponding ability.
Based on his previous experience, he was able to confirm that the world created by his predecessor had the ability to operate and develop independently, and that it had developed many interesting things in the years since his death.
But which genius came up with this way of playing? Even he had no clue how to crack it.
Regarding this issue.
The Short-Eared Elf spoke earnestly:
"Please allow me to introduce you to ' The Elf's Dream '."
" The Elf's Dream?"
Ed searched his memory, then shook his head:
"Never heard of it."
"Yes, the ' Elf's Dream ' project came about after the outbreak of the Demonic Tide, and it was never circulated outside. Apart from the two of us, perhaps no one else knows about it."
Nuowa explained:
Please allow me to first introduce you to the Elf race.
"I think I know that."
Ed searched through fragments of his memory and recited the settings he had set when editing the entry for the word "elf":
"Elves are a long-lived species, with lifespans similar to dragons, but their individual combat strength is inferior. The vast majority reside on Elf Island outside the main continent. They possess a good affinity for fields outside of mechanics, and their hobbies are generally quite unique, and their beliefs are generally quite firm..."
Nuowa nodded repeatedly as he heard Ed speak eloquently about the characteristics of the elves.
"That's right, but even so, the elves couldn't resist the encroachment of the Demonic Tide."
"So they found another way to fight them indirectly."
Ed has become interested:
Tell me about it?
"As you just said, elves generally have strong beliefs, but that's not entirely accurate."
What's inaccurate?
The Tree God itself was quite surprised to hear the other party contradict it.
"The beliefs of the Elven race are, in fact... extremely, extremely, extremely firm."
Nuowa said seriously:
"The great Tree God granted the elves a long lifespan..."
Is it a little late to start flattering me now?
Ed raised an eyebrow and listened.
"Like all dragons, in order to find the value of life, long-lived species will always develop certain habits or hobbies, such as a certain Amber Dragon that likes to collect..."
"However, elves are generally kind by nature and do not like plundering or war, so many elves choose to go to the main continent to find their own way of life."
"Party up with humans to become adventurers, join a hero's party to fight demons, or take on important positions in human families..."
"The elves' footprints are all over the main continent, and their good name has been widely praised for thousands of years."
"The spread of this reputation further strengthened the beliefs of the elven race, to the point that almost all elves were able to do something with unwavering determination."
"That's why I said the elves' beliefs are extremely, extremely, extremely firm."
Ed nodded, but felt that Nuowa's statement seemed to have gone a bit too far-fetched.
"I understand that, so what does this have to do with mystical spells? What does it have to do with the Elf's Dream? What does it have to do with the elves resisting the Demonic Tide?"
Nuowa calmly replied:
"The key is this: after the outbreak of the Demonic Tide, I issued a summons as the chief of the elven race, or the elven king, and summoned all the elves in the world back to the Elf Island."
"Once all the elves had gathered, I cast a complex spell, which could be described as High Tier, pinnacle technique, causing all the elves to—"
Ed frowned:
"Are they all capable of resisting Aberration?"
"They've all entered a deep sleep."
"Um?"
Ed thought he had misheard, but looking at Nuowa's serious expression, he was certain that that was exactly what Nova had said.
So what does this mean?
Cry where you fall.
Or will they simply sleep soundly when disaster strikes?
Nuowa continued his story:
This is to maximize the powerful willpower of the elves--
"If all the elves remained conscious, they would watch their bodies gradually Aberration."
Unlike humans or some demons, elves have long lifespans, but their individual combat strength is not as great as that of dragons.
"This will cause them to experience, over thousands of years, being gradually eroded by the Demonic Tide while still conscious, until finally not even a trace of their flesh and blood belongs to them."
Even if an elf has a strong will and firm belief, it is very easy for them to lose their mental defenses under such circumstances.
"As you know, the stronger an individual is, the more severe the corruption they suffer, and the more intense the backlash from the Demonic Tide they experience after their inner collapse."
Ed nodded and continued listening to the elf's story:
" The Elf's Dream is about pulling all the elves into the deepest slumber and creating a dream world where they can communicate with each other."
"Because their bodies are still intact when they enter a dream, their bodies will be in their best condition in the dream."
"Through observing each other in dreams, the elves can stabilize each other's mental state and constantly strengthen their belief in resisting the erosion of the Demonic Tide."
"The flow of time in dreams differs from that in reality, so each elf can resist the Demonic Tide in their most familiar and proficient way."
"As for the external Demonic Tide and the physical state, they cannot see or imagine it, so it will not affect their beliefs in return."
"This is the ' Elf's Dream '."
Nuowa said seriously:
"This is the best solution the elves could come up with to deal with the Demonic Tide."
The elven mage's explanation largely dispelled Ed's doubts:
No wonder there had been no trace of any other elves in the entire world except for these two. No wonder the Demonic Tide had been raging for nearly a hundred years, yet the elves had not communicated with the outside world at all. He had previously thought that the elves had some good way to resist the Demonic Tide, but now it seemed that these guys had built a local area network server and then simply chose to AFK and become addicted.
"I see."
Ed looked intently at the elven mage:
"Is this the solution you came up with?"
Nuowa nodded.
"Very impressive."
The Son of God said from the bottom of his heart:
"If a group of immortal beings went mad, it would only be a disaster for the entire world."
He thought for a moment and then asked:
"So, I already know the methods the elves use to resist the Demonic Tide and what exactly the ' Elf's Dream ' is, but what is the connection between the ' Elf's Dream ' and your spell?"
Upon hearing this question, Ed seemed to see Nuowa's lips twitch slightly:
"This is because..."