Chapter 515: Banquet
In the Elven Forest, especially in a standard Elven Cabin, anyone can feel a sense of tranquility. Everyone relaxed, sipping the drink that Erin had brought out.
These drinks have a peculiar taste and are supposed to be the juice of some kind of plant...... It has a refreshing feeling when drinking, and it makes people feel refreshed from the inside out.
"Looks like you're all together, and you're the last to come to me?" Erin took a sip of her drink as she watched the crowd.
"Actually, it's because everyone wants to come to the Elven Forest...... You know, there aren't many opportunities like that. Ji Ran spread out his hand and smiled, "So we decided that the others would gather first, and then come here together to find you." β
Baker and the others next to him nodded violently, the Elven Forest is really a beautiful place, no wonder the elves living in it are beautiful and handsome...... Although the attitude towards humans is not particularly good.
"So what do you mean, are you going to pick me up, or are you just here for a tour?" Erin glanced at everyone again.
"Erin, we're companions! Our adventures aren't over yet, are we? Rice smiled. He'd known the elf long enough to know how she spoke...... It may sound a bit unkind, but in reality, she must have enjoyed the feeling of being reunited with her old friends.
"Yes, that's it. But it would be even better if you could visit the Elven Forest. Still excited, Baker came to the window with his drink and looked at the scenery outside.
The Elven Forest is truly beautiful...... Whoever is here will say the same. The forests here are unlike any other...... At least there are a variety of trees that are not found elsewhere. Elsewhere, forests can feel more or less dangerous. But this is different, only tranquility, only comfort.
ββ¦β¦ You're really greedy, you know, not many humans can enter the Elven Forest every year. But I can't leave right now, at least until I finish the task at hand. So, you have a chance. Erin sighed.
"Task? What task? The curiosity of Ji Ran and the others immediately came up. Irene had just told those elven kids that they were going to patrol or something...... Could it be that she also joined the patrol?
But what happened to Erin next let them know what had gone wrong in the Elven Forest recently.
That's right. It's the Order of the True God.
The Order of the True God has its eyes on the Elven Forest. Recently, they will sneak into the elven forest and use various methods to kidnap the elves who are lonely...... What happened to those elves in the end is self-evident.
Looks like. The taste of the true god is very wide...... It's not just the human soul. The souls of other races were also to his liking. For example, dragons. Dwarves, now one more elf.
ββ¦β¦ Why didn't they go to those orcs? Orcs are stupid, stupid, and deceitful, and they will not be found for a long time if they are missing a tribe or something. Isn't it a lot easier? β
Baker knocked on the table hatefully after listening to Erin talk about the predicament of the Elven Forest.
"It's because orcs are stupid and stupid. The true God must have asked believers to sacrifice their souls in order to increase their own strength. The orcs are tyrannical and manic, and the souls they provide can only strengthen one aspect of the true god's power, and maybe even make his power unbalanced...... And the elves are different, the quality of the soul is much higher. β
Erin said this very blandly. This surprised Ji Ran and the others...... Why did she know so much about the true God?
"Elves have a very long lifespan, so the historical record is much better than that of other races. That so-called true God...... It's not the first time I've coveted this world. β
Erin's explanation made it clear to everyone. Then they shuddered even more...... That extraterritorial evil god is not the first time that he has fought this world! Although the last time or a few times, he failed, but this time he made a comeback!
With his tenacious will like an immortal little strongman, he is definitely not an easy character to deal with.
"That guy must have come prepared, so, it is foreseeable that this time his attack on this world must be unprecedented...... This can be seen from the actions of those crazy True God cultists. β
Erin seems to know a lot of secrets, and slowly explains them to everyone.
ββ¦β¦ It's horrible...... Sister Erin, are the elves suffering from Yan zhΓ²ng? Lydia sat beside Erin, and now took her arm and looked up at her.
Erin shook her head: "There is no sign of large-scale elves being plundered, but even those lone elves have been captured, at least hundreds. And this caused panic...... No elf dared to approach the edge of the Elven Forest anymore, and did not dare to go out alone to gather or hunt. This has had a big impact on the lives of the elves...... As a result, the patrol is now in a state of shortage. If I leave now, it will exacerbate the situation. β
Erin seemed a little proud when she said this, but when she thought about it, it was a matter of course. Her current strength is a little fluctuating from the outside, like the peak of silver and like the golden level, which is somewhat similar to Ji Ran's state but also very different. But in any case, she can be considered a strong person now.
Elves are an extremely long-lived race, but on the other hand, their strength grows relatively slowly. Gold-level powerhouses are not uncommon among the elves, but they are not to the point where the streets are all over the place. They are often in charge of more important places, patrolling or something, and the strength of Erin is already quite high.
Once she leaves, it will indeed put the patrol under more pressure.
"I've been out there for a long time, but I'm an elf after all. I can't let go of these innocent elves...... They are just living their lives in a prosaic way, and they don't deserve that kind of suffering. β
There was also a hint of tiredness in Erin's eyes...... I have to say that this kind of patrol work will certainly not be very easy.
ββ¦β¦ Okay, so how about we'll wait for you here for a while? If anything. We can help. Besides, I can also teach the elves how to make zuΓ² dried fruits and preserves...... As long as they accept my words. β
Ji Ran shrugged. Anyway, there is no clear goal now, and it is a good choice to stay in the Elven Forest for a while.
Erin glanced at Ji Ran, then at the others, and the corners of her mouth hooked slightly: "Whatever you want." β
So Ji Ran and the others lived in this elf laughing village.
It's not uncommon for humans to live in elven villages. Fortunately, Erin has a good reputation and reputation in this village, so although some people cast strange glances at them, no one said much.
And, that group of little kids. The relationship with Ji Ran is very good.
Ji Ran has to play with these children for a while every day. Teach them some of the little games that are popular among human children...... Of course, there is also the original world in Ji Ran's memory. Coupled with those sweet dried fruits and candied fruits, Ji Ran was quickly liked by these children.
At first, the parents of the little ones were a little apprehensive and often watched them from a distance. But it's been a long time. Plus Erin is often involved in it. This made those parents slowly let down their guard.
Followed by. It was Irene's Tiyì, with Ji Ran as the head chef, who held a banquet in the village.
This kind of elven village is generally very peaceful. Unless it's a festival or a celebration, there won't be any big feasts...... Even if it's a birthday or something like that, it's just a matter of inviting a few close friends to be a little lively. This kind of banquet invites everyone in the whole village is very rare.
But obviously, Erin's popularity in this village is really good...... This surprised Ji Ran and the others. Erin's iceberg-like face, is it unexpectedly in line with the aesthetics of elves?
Obviously, this is not the case. For elves, Erin has an instinctive affection...... And rightfully so. She is an elf after all, after all, she was born and raised here.
So, even though she has a cold attitude, she helps the villagers with various things from time to time, plus she loves the children and patrols around for the safety of the village...... This qiΔ has contributed to her high reputation in the village.
So she invited the elves of the whole village to participate in the banquet held by Ji Ran very lightly.
In fact, there are only a few dozen households in the entire elven village, and there are about two or three hundred people. Ji Ran had never prepared a banquet for so many people before, and it was also a big challenge for him.
But with the help of cooking skills, he still completed this very smoothly.
In order to match the taste of the elves, Ji Ran's dishes are mainly light, and most of the ingredients are taken from the inside of the Elf Forest. Although some of the ingredients are still the first time he has seen them, he is now extremely experienced in cooking, and he can customize some recipes based on these ingredients.
Of course, there is some meat, and the elves are not a completely vegetarian race. It's just that these meats are also made by him very delicately, and they are placed on the long wooden table in the village square, which looks extremely attractive.
By the way, Ji Ran also took out a considerable amount of fruit wine...... The elves have a mediocre feeling for amber wine, not to mention the second pot head or something...... Therefore, fruit wines such as wine are the favorite of the elves.
This banquet was undoubtedly quite successful, greatly shortening the distance between Ji Ran and his party and the elves in this village...... Many times, a bottle of wine can make a human and an elf laugh together.
Elves are introverted in their feelings, and this means in normal situations. Once they have drunk a sufficient amount of alcohol, they are not much different from humans.
Therefore, Rice and the others can be regarded as a fish in water among those male elves...... Including patrol members. That night, in addition to the members who had to go out on patrol, the other patrol members also attended the banquet, but they didn't drink much.
Piles of bonfires were lit in the square, and long wooden tables were placed horizontally. Whoever wants to eat can take whatever they want, and Ji Ran provides enough food...... His pockets were already full of all kinds of ingredients, and with the almost inexhaustible variety of ingredients in the Elven Forest, the dishes of the banquet were truly sumptuous.
Elven children ran around the feast, often from under the table to the other...... Obviously, they were excited and enjoying the party. There are really not many elven villages that can be lively. Especially, in the current depressing situation.
It's not easy to get everyone to have a real relaxation. (To be continued......)