Chapter 601 - 408: Elf Elder and the Hidden Royal Court_3
Chapter 601 -408: Elf Elder and the Hidden Royal Court_3
This was previously unimaginable.
“Then why are you here, and why did you ask Cecil to come as well?”
Lis continued to ask, though he already had a rough estimate in his heart.
“Because we later received the same message: a Day Elf from our family who was traveling abroad was also killed and deprived of their bloodline.”
“That Day Elf, although young, also possessed Gold Level strength.”
“If he was powerless to resist, then the situation for all our family members abroad is unsafe.”
Elder Ricardo said solemnly, then turned to Cecil.
“Cecil, I am well aware of your situation, let’s not mention past conflicts for now, the family cannot tolerate any more members being killed by others.”
“I asked you to come here for your safety. After all, being alone in Nelin City is too dangerous. The family plans to recall all members abroad, everyone is to return to the Elf Royal Court.”
“The family’s power is already dispersed among the traveling members. I initially thought that because you look different from a Day Elf and due to a severe manpower shortage, I could not arrange for an escort for you.”
“But I did not expect someone to attack you mid-way, that was my mistake.”
Speaking, Elder Ricardo took out a vibrant green leaf with dewdrops sparkling with a dreamlike glow from his body.
As soon as the leaf appeared in the room, a burst of vitality instantly permeated the whole room, and a faint natural scent spread, making Lis feel somewhat relaxed.
Feeling the vigorous vitality and the faint aura of might from the leaf, Lis was somewhat astonished.
Could this really be what he thought it was?
Meanwhile, Cecil was already stunned, feeling her whole body responding to the power fluctuations of the leaf.
Before Cecil could react, Elder Ricardo handed her the leaf.
“This is a protective talisman created by Forest Pray Nimancha. It has Legendary level protective power.”
“You must keep it with you at all times, understand?”
“This… isn’t this too precious?”
Cecil looked at the leaf, resembling a piece of jade, and shook her head somewhat overwhelmed.
In her mind, members of the Illiser Family were always stubborn old conservatives, strongly opposing the union between her father and mother, and their attitude towards her was not much better.
There were even those who deemed her existence a stain on the Day Elf bloodline of the Illiser Family.
The Elder Ricardo in front of her, although still somewhat stiff in demeanor, had improved a lot, not to mention now giving her such a Legendary level item.
This left Cecil struggling to accept it momentarily.
Lis, however, was not surprised. Legendary level items, though precious, were not unattainable for a family that possessed Legends like the Illisers.”
The most important thing was that the situation had deteriorated to a level the Illiser Family could no longer tolerate; the death of any family member was a tremendous loss.”
Even for Cecil, it was the same.”
So they had paid such a price.”
Elder Ricardo directly placed the leaf in Cecil’s hand, turned to Lis, and said earnestly:
“Mr. Lis, after hearing my words, you should understand how seriously the Illiser Family is taking this matter, right?”
“This concerns the life and death of our family!”
“And now, you are the only one who has seen and confronted the attacker. On behalf of the Illiser Family, I implore you: can you tell me any information about that person?”
Lis looked at Elder Ricardo, who had just spoken and now slightly bowed, feeling somewhat moved.
Honestly, even though he was blessed by the Elf Goddess Fenrilya, it was unusual for an elder of high standing in the Elf Royal Court to behave like this.”
This clearly showed how desperate the current situation was for the Illiser Family.”
“I’m not entirely sure, but I can confirm the attacker was human.”
“Human?”
Elder Ricardo frowned lightly, finding it hard to accept.
Elves generally had a poor view of humans, indeed, the existence of the Elf Slave Catching Team was an indelible dark history.”
But for human forces to attack a Day Elf within the Royal Court without leaving any trace was simply too absurd; even the Church of the Gods from the Human God System wouldn’t have the power to accomplish such a deed within the Royal Court.”
Rather than blaming humans, Elder Ricardo was more inclined to believe it was the doing of some faction within the elves, who just employed Human Professionals to attack members of the Illiser Family outside the Royal Court.”
Lis observed Elder Ricardo’s expression, guessing that the other party might not entirely believe what he said.”
After some thought, Lis decided to reveal a bit more information:
“While I was chasing that assassin, an Abyssal Breath appeared on him.”
“What?”
“Abyssal Breath?”
Elder Ricardo’s eyes widened in disbelief, even standing up abruptly from the vine chair.”
Abyss Demons?
Were they involved in this matter?
Elder Ricardo was overwhelmed, neither he nor any other member of the Illiser Family had considered this possibility.”
Cecil too was shocked as she looked towards Lis, unaware of this news.”
“Mr. Lis, are you sure?”
Elder Ricardo asked Lis, his trembling hands betraying his inner turmoil.”
“Of course, I’m certain that was an assassin who had fully embraced the Abyssal Power, that Fallen breath I definitely will not mistake.”
Lis nodded affirmatively.
“…Mr. Lis, it’s not that I don’t believe you, but this news is too unexpected.”
Elder Ricardo stood up, paced in front of Lis and finally said:
“Mr. Lis, could you please wait here for a moment. I must relay this intelligence back to the Elf Royal Court immediately.”