The tree hollow was dimly lit, its walls and the peculiar plants overhead, which served as lighting, all resembled the dark red, glass-like exterior of an ancient tree.
Only a few plants in the middle struggled to emit a faint white light.
But this weak light was enough for Colin to see everything inside the tree hollow.
An uneven stone platform, retaining its original texture, stood in the middle, surrounded by emptiness, with only murals filled with beauty engraved on the walls.
Without a doubt, this tree hollow must be a sanctuary...
And the subject of worship was probably the totem of all Elves—the Ancient Tree of Life!
'Indeed, this is the dwelling of the Tree Elf Clan!' Colin caressed the murals depicting the Ancient Tree of Life and the origin of the Tree Elves, confirming his suspicion.
"Good giant, do you understand these murals?"
At this moment, the little sprite Nasi suddenly approached, asking with feigned curiosity.
Seeing her expression, Colin immediately understood her intent, smiled inwardly, and cooperatively shook his head.
"Aha, little Nasi understands!" The little sprite said excitedly, holding back her excitement, "Let little Nasi tell the good giant about them!"
"There are nine murals on these walls, recording the story of the Ancient Tree of Life nurturing the Tree Elf Clan on the second day!"
"Mm, what else?" Colin nodded in response while carefully observing the surroundings.
This tree hollow must not have been visited by Elves for a long time, as some cleaning rituals had long been ineffective, and a thin layer of dust had accumulated on the stone platform.
There was nothing on it, and what originally would have been used in worship... probably had something to do with the Ancient Tree of Life, perhaps branches of the tree itself, which had now disappeared.
"And... and..." The little sprite furrowed her brows, appearing somewhat panicked.
"What's the matter?"
Nasi glanced at him, her head slightly lowered, and said with a hint of dejection, "I can't remember any more..."
'The memories of the sprite... indeed have some issues,' Colin thought, looking at her.
The story of the Ancient Tree of Life nurturing the nine Elves was widely known, and even he was clear about it... let alone the Elves.
Logically speaking, as a sprite, Nasi should be able to recount in detail the events and changes of the Ancient Tree of Life at the time.
But now she only remembered this rough outline.
Nasi flew to the mural on the right-hand side of Colin, looking carefully, while stretching out her finger, pointing and murmuring:
"This is a Tree Elf... This is also a Tree Elf... This is a High Level Elf nurtured on the first day... This is the Ancient Tree of Life... This is Tree Telt..."
'Tree Telt...'
Colin was slightly startled and looked over with confusion.
On the far left of that mural, next to the Ancient Tree of Life, stood two figures in armor similar to what he was wearing... Judging by their ears, they should be High Level Elves.
A thought flickered in Colin's mind.
The story of the Ancient Tree of Life nurturing the nine Elves had been passed down for ages, and it was said that High Level Elves stood by to witness when the Tree Elves were nurtured on the second day...
In fact, from the second day onward, as the remaining eight Elves were nurtured, High Level Elves stood by as witnesses—this was also the most prestigious symbol of their unique noble status.
But... he had never heard of a High Level Elf adorned in splendid armor being called "Tree Telt"...
With this thought, Colin couldn't help but walk closer to examine the mural carefully.