The banquet lasted until late at night, and in the end, it can be said that everyone went home happy.

After the next day, the treatment of Ji Ran and the others in the elf village was completely different.

The elves would come up to greet them and talk to them with a smile. Most of the male elves came to Rice to talk about things like drinking and hunting, or to inquire about the outside world; And those women, especially housewives, would often gather around Ji Ran and ask him how to make some dishes at the banquet.

So, even elves, women and men tend to have very different concerns......

The group quickly relied on this banquet to establish a good relationship with the elves, and Ji Ran even taught the cooking methods of many dishes to the elf housewives...... Add dried fruit and candied fruit to make zuò method.

"I'm friends with Erin, so we're all friends to me. These things are not a secret, and after everyone learns them, they can also give the children a little more snacks...... If the scale is large enough, it can also subsidize some households. ”

That's how Ji Ran explained to those stunned elven housewives.

Although the living habits of elves are different from those of humans, they also need to trade and need currency. Of course, it's not trading with other elves - the elven race is very strange, as if all elves are a big family, and what they can share is basically shared. Of course, elves who can gather more food and hunt more prey will inevitably be more respected and have a better life, but they will not reach the level of the rich and poor of humans.

But the elves still need to trade, and the objects of trade are humans and dwarves.

Dwarves can provide ore, metal, and weapons and armor. Humans, on the other hand, can provide more necessities...... Although elves are creatures that cannot starve to death as long as there is a forest of elves. But who doesn't want to live a better life?

Dried fruit and candied fruit for elves. It's a good product. Raw materials are almost readily available in the Elven Forest, which means that honey is a little more troublesome...... But it doesn't have to be Warcraft honey that can be used as an alchemy material, as it is as delicious as ordinary honey.

With the means of elves, it is very simple to raise some bees to collect honey...... Elves have done this a long time ago.

Although those elven housewives are not knowledgeable characters, they can also fully see that this product is enough to change their lives.

"You're such a nice guy...... Worthy of Erin's friend. Don't look at Irene's expression is often so cold, in fact, she treats us better than anyone else. Right now. You're a friend to all of us in this village! ”

Ji Ran's efforts are indeed effective, at least in this village, his treatment is almost the same as Erin's.

Of course, the treatment of other people is not much worse, just a little worse than Ji Ran...... There is no way to do this, the friendship that comes from drinking is always better than providing economic resources for the village.

Lydia and Alice, on the other hand, are loved by all the children in the village. Lydia is a naïve girl herself, though not very lively. But you can also be very gentle with those children. And Alice ...... She's just a child who hasn't grown up......

So, this time of life in the elven village. It made Ji Ran and the others quite comfortable.

However, this life did not last long.

One day, a group of elves suddenly arrived in the village.

Erin finished her patrol for the day, watching Lydia and Alice play games with the children in the square in the middle of the village, while Ji Ran was playing a kind of world-class chess game with Les by her side...... Some are like chess, but the specific rules and classes are a little different.

Ji Ran's skills are not high, much worse than Rice. But now, both Rice and he have a need to concentrate on one thing -- to cleanse one's mind -- and this kind of chess satisfies that need.

When the elves came to the village, they immediately alarmed the elves in the village. But the elven patrol can be said to be the existence of the protective god for the elves, so no one panicked.

When the elves arrived at the village, they came straight to Erin's side. A handsome elf in the lead stood directly in front of Erin.

"Erin, I'm also in charge of the defense of this area."

This handsome elf looked to be in his twenties...... In fact, most elves are like this. With a long lifespan, their aging is also very slow.

"Really? Are you here to replace me? Great, I just need a vacation too. Erin glanced at the handsome elf, turned her head and continued to watch the children's games.

“…… No, I'm not here to replace you, I'm just adding to the defenses here. According to the statistics of Wang Cheng, the activities of the True God cultists here have become more frequent recently, and the patrol force needs to be strengthened. ”

This sentence finally made Erin turn her attention to him: "Is that so? You've been a great help. If you want to coordinate a patrol schedule, you can go to my adjutant and talk to me without asking for my opinion. ”

Erin has always been cold, but when it comes to this handsome elf, she is extremely cold...... This can be felt even by Ji Ran and Rice, who are playing chess next to them.

“…… Erin, you know why I'm here. I applied for it on my own initiative, and that's for you! Do you understand, as the inheritor of the Divine Tree, you should take your responsibility! ”

The handsome elf seemed a little impatient, and said what he had to say.

Erin glanced up at him, the expression on her face unchanged.

"My responsibility? It is my duty to protect the elves from being bullied by the evil True God. What else is there? ”

The handsome elf's expression became even more impatient: "You must know that the inheritors of the Divine Tree need to be passed down from generation to generation, and the best Divine Tree inheritors are born from the inheritors of the previous generation of Divine Trees!" This is also the responsibility of the inheritors of the Divine Tree......"

"I'm sorry, Fred, but I don't think it's the responsibility of the Divine Wood Inheritor. My parents weren't the heirs of the Divine Tree, but I got this status, which shows that what you're saying isn't absolute. Nor do I think that my responsibility is so great as to sacrifice my freedom. ”

Erin's expression didn't change, but her voice was cold.

"It's tradition! Moreover, you can't deny that the descendants of the two Divine Tree Inheritors have a better chance of becoming the Divine Wood Inheritors! I hope you'll think through ......"

Fred's tone was very stern, as if he was really discussing something big about the future of the elves...... His eyes were also full of responsibility and firmness.

"Tradition is something that makes sense, and some of it doesn't. When I left the Elven Forest, had anyone said such a thing to me? I am now back to protect the elves, which is already a manifestation of my sense of responsibility. I don't agree with the rest. ”

Erin's tone was also very firm, which made Fred on the other side a little anxious.

"That's not the same as it is now...... You are now the Inheritor of the Divine Tree! I can make sacrifices, why can't you? Elven traditions need us to uphold......"

"Sacrifice?" Erin interrupted Fred's words suddenly, the corners of her mouth slightly hooked...... But everyone could see that it was a sneer.

"Because of the wound on my face? So you think it's a sacrifice to be united with me? I'm sorry, but I don't agree with you. I'll find a mate, but definitely not because of any elven tradition. So you don't have to say more, and I won't listen. ”

With that, Erin stood up.

"I will continue to do my part for the safety of the elves, but once this is over, I will leave the Elven Forest and continue my adventure. If you want to maintain the tradition, why don't you go and find out if there are any other female elves who can become the inheritors of the sacred tree? ”

She turned around and looked at Ji Ran and Rice, who still seemed to be playing chess seriously.

"You've had enough of the two of you, right? Take me around and maybe find something. ”

Ji Ran and Les glanced at each other and stood up at the same time.

"Well, it's not bad to go for a walk. I've been here for so long, and I haven't really enjoyed the scenery around me. Ji Ran clapped his hands, exhaled, and stood beside Erin. Les, on the other hand, stretched his body, then picked up the big sword that was placed next to him and carried it on his back.

"Irene! You have to think clearly! The traditions of the elves are not to be profaned! You can become the inheritor of the Divine Tree is already a gift from the Tree of Life, and you can't waste this gift on meaningless places! ”

Fred's voice was a little angry, as if Irene's choice was a great rebellion.

"I naturally respect the Tree of Life, but it is also my own effort to become the inheritor of the Sacred Tree. Don't threaten me with elven traditions, even if it's an elven queen, you can't force me to do something I don't want to do! ”

Erin dropped the words, raised her foot and walked into the distance.

Ji Ran and Les followed without saying a word, and Fred behind him had an angry expression on his face.

"Would you rather be with those humans than follow the traditions of the elves? What am I not worthy of you? Don't forget, you're still wearing that mask! ”

The words made Erin's steps pause, but soon, she took another step.

"What about masks? At least it reminds me that some people think they are sacrificing, who think they are giving mercy to others, are actually just trying to satisfy their own pitiful pride! ”

Alice and Lydia, who were in the back, also found out about what was going on here, and at this time they also ran over and followed Erin.

"Don't think that your so-called sacrifice will definitely be rewarded by others! What's more, your sacrifice is simply ridiculous! ”

Before walking into the forest, Erin didn't look back, and threw down another sentence. (To be continued......)