Following their father's admonitions, Viorita and Norway moved away from the center of power in their own ways. Pen~Fun~Pavilion www.biquge.info After Norway left, at least on the surface, Violita didn't even care about what kind of conflict the Silver Leaf King had with the Council of Elders because he let Norway go—that wasn't something she could "care" about.

Silence, discreet, like my father, who inadvertently got involved in a dispute with the royal family many years ago and somehow lost his job and reputation, does not ask, does not listen, as if nothing has happened, and spends each day quietly and mediocrely, until everything is gradually forgotten.

But Violeta couldn't ignore Lance's plea for help. She knew Norvi's guilt and uneasiness, and she couldn't deny the gratitude in her heart. Not only for Norvi, she knew very well that without Payne Silverleaf's deliberate protection, even if what she did was to fail to break into the empty court with a few humans, she would not be as safe as she is now.

What's more, if the Silver Leaf King loses his position and pursues the Shadow Dancer of Norvi, I am afraid that he will come like a shadow again.

The message to Ed Singal was something that only Norway could interpret. It's for secrecy, but also to make sure that Novi doesn't return alone. No matter how many arguments there were, Viorita knew Norvi that he didn't want to put his friend in the danger he had incurred...... What's more, this is the elves' own dispute, and it has nothing to do with humans at all.

What Lance really wanted to ask for help was Ed.

Whether or not Ed is a true Sage is also divided among the elves. But even if Ed is really the Sage of the Water God, even if he has an ice dragon, even if his uncle has become the Sage of another god...... In the depths of Grivar's greenery, the increasingly fierce battle between the Council of Elders and the royal power that has lasted for thousands of years is not so easy to solve.

"I don't count on the name of a saint...... Or any force from the outside world that can easily solve our problems. Lanstein told Viorita, "I just need a little time to figure things out...... Some Ed Singhal probably knows, and wants to know. ”

The Silver Leaf King didn't know - Lance was blunt about it. Payne insisted that the elves didn't need outsiders to intervene in their own problems, but Lance realized more and more strongly that this time, if he failed, Payne might lose more than just the throne.

And for him, the only thing that matters is Payne's life.

For the rest of the year, Lance was never seen again. Violita stayed home quietly, hiding her unpacked belongings, as before, not asking, not listening, not talking.

I don't know when she could faintly perceive the peeping gaze between the leaves, day and night.

Panic and anxiety gradually piled up in the bottom of my heart, but there was nowhere to pour out. She received no news, as if she was imprisoned in the shadow cast by the tall trees and them, and even began to regret her decision.

But soon, the anger burned out the remorse.

Lance Sunstrider's sword was thrown in front of her door.

Viorita stood by the door, staring at the sword in amazement, and after looking at it for a long time, it became clear that Lance had probably died silently in the darkness...... Just like what could have happened to Norvi once.

She picked up her sword, closed the door, and sat facing it from morning to night.

Even though she was also a Sunseeker Elf, she and Lance were not familiar at all, and it was difficult to say that she would be deeply saddened by his death...... More than grief, there is anger.

The blood of the Sun-Chasers boiled in the veins. She had never so regretted giving up the opportunity to become a sword dancer in such a way that she was the sister of Norwe, and whether it was a sword or a crossbow, she was no less talented than Norwe.

She was supposed to be a good and brave warrior, just like her ancestors thousands of years ago.

And now...... She suspected that even if she wanted to, she wouldn't be able to get out of the forest at all. If she stays here, it's just a living trap.

Norway will definitely come to her.

Those who hide in the shadows of the trees, they probably already know what she has done, and whether they choose to flee or stay, her actions are clearly under the control of others...... They didn't have to let her know about Lance's death in this way.

Regardless of the cause of his death, there was no justifiable charge, and Lance's sword should have been returned to his family, not thrown at her door—it was naked intimidation and contempt.

Secretly taking the life of a loyal warrior and insulting his death, just to threaten and mock such an isolated and insignificant little person as her, to see her live in fear?

A proud and graceful race, a creature favored by the gods...... When did the depravity get to this point?

In the torment of anger and disappointment, she became more and more calm.

She didn't know anyone else who was loyal enough to the Silver Leaf King other than Lance - not to mention that Lance had said that Payne didn't know about it. It is impossible for her to be allowed into the empty court, but since she is so despised...... She didn't necessarily have a chance to escape.

She went about her life as usual, making herself seem more cautious, almost never leaving her home except to buy food, and then, on a full moon night, when the elves of Grivar were intoxicated by the moonlight, singing, and wine, quietly left.

It wasn't such a clever plan. She was only betting on the watchers being slackened by her silence and docility, and on the elves' selfless nature on nights like these...... She also did manage to escape from Grivar, only to be unexpectedly pursued at Stonebutch.

It was her mistake. She didn't know much about the human city, but instinctively thought that she could get news of Novi here, after all, he had a lot of human friends...... And the elves have to converge a lot on the territory of humans.

Standing on the street in Stonebuge, she realized she didn't know where to look.

She had to inquire about Tess's little shop, and cautiously hid until night...... That's another mistake. The bustling crowd of people in the city during the day is a better disguise.

There was no one in the shop, and as she tried to leave some news for Norvi, the enemy appeared—judging by their size and movements, they weren't elves.

Now she was willing to take Norvi's word for it—the human warriors were just as good. With one enemy and three enemies, she has little power to fight back except for relying on her natural agility to run and dodge.

Just as she was about to be caught, several passing drunks bumped into her.

She thought it was just an accident. She was still angrily trying to drive them away as they yelled "Hey!, how can you bully a woman!" and stumbled towards her enemies...... Their righteousness and courage are clearly sent to death.

Then a thin voice crept into her ears:

"To the west. ”

. (To be continued.) )