Chapter 653 - 427 【Gale Sword Saint】Igley Alce
Elf Forest,
Lis merely observed the two Day Elves covertly, without taking any action.
According to what Cecil had related earlier, the Day Elves of the Illiser Family were somewhat xenophobic, harboring no goodwill towards Cecil and often ridiculing and mocking her.
However, they hadn't taken any substantial action to harm Cecil—perhaps this was a reflection of their pride as Day Elves?
But this was not a pleasant affair for Cecil, which is why she had chosen to leave the Elf Royal Court and live alone in Nelin City.
Compared to these two young Day Elves, Elder Ricardo seemed much more normal; at least Lis didn't feel any prejudice from him due to bloodline issues concerning Cecil.
Was this because of the weight of years, or some other reason?
Lis shook his head, becoming even more vigilant.
In any case, something about the events unfolding at the Elf Royal Court felt peculiar, and he knew he had to be extra careful.
The entire elf troop moved through the Elf Forest at a considerable speed, as this place was their homeland where they felt as comfortable as fish back in water.
Despite this, the elves remained highly vigilant, guarding against any potential attacks.
After all, this contingent, including Elder Ricardo, largely set out from the Elf Royal Court, and they were well aware of what had been transpiring there.
At the moment, their priority was to protect the few members of the Illiser Family among them.
Alongside Elder Ricardo, who was of the Golden Rank, there were several Gold-level professionals within the group.
In addition, Lis sensed the presence of Gold-level Rangers and assassins trailing secretly behind the group.
The collective strength of the group was quite formidable, especially since Lis felt that a Legendary Strongman from the Elf Royal Court might be secretly overseeing this group.
Nevertheless, Lis thought that those hidden masterminds would likely not strike at this group, as, in a way, heading to the Elf Royal Court was like walking into a trap.
While traveling with the group, Lis tried to extract some useful information from these individuals, but ultimately he learned nothing.
Although they felt a certain fondness for Lis due to the blessing of Goddess Fenrir, they did not mention anything about the Elf Royal Court, immediately becoming wary and distancing themselves from him.
This left Lis somewhat helpless. It seemed that the current situation at the Elf Royal Court was not good, and these elves appeared quite reluctant to discuss matters related to the Elf Royal Court.
Failing in his attempts, Lis had to calm his mind and slowly look for useful information elsewhere.
As the entire squad delved deeper into the Elf Forest, the surrounding trees gradually became taller and denser.
This elf troop did not follow a conventional path, instead choosing a shorter but more rugged route.
Unlike those merchant convoys heading to the Elf Kingdom, everyone in the group was strong, so these minor difficulties on the road were naturally of no concern.
Initially, Cecil struggled somewhat, as the pace was quicker than when she had previously traveled from Nelin City through the Elf Forest. Even with the agility bonus of her Elf race, it was tiring for her as a Mage.
However, with Lis's help, she persevered.
Finally, after a week of continuous travel, they arrived at one of the most important elf cities in the Elf Kingdom, Jade City.
Emerging from the forest, the scenery was dreamlike and surreal.
Lush green trees stacked layers upon layers, while the sunlight, filtering through the gaps in the leaves, cast dappled patterns as if each step was taken upon a poem of nature. Suddenly, a majestic city came into view—this was Jade City of the Elf Clan.
A green river flowed silently, crystal clear to the bottom, resembling a green ribbon wrapped around Jade City's waist. Occasionally, a few fallen leaves gently floated by, creating ripples, adding vitality to the tranquil scene.
The city, like a giant emerald nestled in the embrace of the forest, shimmered enchantingly. Towering elf towers stood scattered, their spires pointing skyward, as if recounting ancient legends.
The architecture of Jade City featured white walls and green roofs in various shapes such as round, oval, and hexagonal, distinct from the architectural styles of the Bolin Kingdom. Many of the buildings here were constructed around the vast trees, with structures influenced by the canopy shapes and branch directions.
Thus, compared to Human architecture, the buildings of Jade City appeared twisted and irregular but perfectly integrated with the Elf Forest. This uniqueness epitomized Elf architecture, reflecting the Elfs' love and reverence for nature.
The intricately carved murals and sculptures on the buildings shimmered under the sun, and every corner of the city was infused with the Elves' romantic artistic spirit.
The air was filled with the fresh fragrance of grass and the subtle scent of flowers, intoxicating anyone who breathed it in. Elves' songs and laughter echoed through the air, as if the whole world was infected with this joy.
Even the Human merchants who came to Jade City for trade were inevitably captivated by the free and romantic atmosphere of the place.