Chapter 266: The Girl's Decision
Outside the half-elf village, more than a dozen caravans were parked at the door.
Most of the caravans were loaded with daily necessities, including food, simple household items, and some iron tools needed to rebuild their homes.
Although the half-elves live in treehouses according to the lifestyle of their ancestors, that doesn't mean they live like monkeys. On the contrary, the elves can be said to far surpass the general race in terms of the quality of life, and the half-elves have also inherited this. The treehouses, while looking ordinary on the outside, are in fact far more comfortable than the single-family homes of the average Wirtharn.
Of course, after all, this is a special period, so it is natural to keep everything simple.
The man with two militiamen in white turbans walked up to Leia, handed out the parchment in his hand, and spoke.
"The supplies on the list are all here, you check it, if there is no problem, I will take someone back first."
"Thank you." Leia nodded.
"You're welcome, after all, it was the adult's request." The man in the white turban smiled stiffly, bowed slightly, and then turned away.
From the wariness in his eyes, Leia could clearly feel that the senses of these humans for her own people had not changed much. Especially with that crisp turn, it was clear that these people didn't want to stay here for a moment.
While those who had just emigrated from the Thorn Wastes might have little idea, or even a kind attitude towards the Half-Elves, Leia was well aware that these thoughts were temporary. As the two sides continue to get along, there will inevitably be friction on various issues, repeating what has happened countless times over the past hundred years.
After all, for half-elves, the life of a human being is too short, so short that no matter how deep the bond is, it cannot be precipitated from the hourglass of time. Even if their ancestors stood together two thousand years ago and fought bloodily to resist the invasion of Chaos, even if their existence itself is the crystallization of the love between some humans and elves......
Before, she couldn't understand why her ancestors had abandoned this beautiful land and went to the deep and dark sea of stars alone, but now she understood a little.
Looking at the epics written by the bards, at least at the end, they fixed the friendship between the two sides for each other at the best moment. No matter how many years have passed, even if this planet has been a vicissitudes of life, the humans on the Duolun continent will always miss those noble and kind allies, instead of seeing them as "pointed ears" that squeeze their living space.
After the handover of relief supplies, the militia in Port Sevet, led by the man in the white turban, hurried out of the forest.
Looking at the clansmen queuing up at the gate of the village to receive daily necessities, Leia's face couldn't help but show a faint smile, and the gloom that had been pressed in her heart before was also swept away.
"I'm giving him trouble again."
Although she hadn't come forward all along, she saw what Jiang Feng had done for the half-elf, and she was grateful from the bottom of her heart.
At this time, a powerful man with a longbow on his back walked over, stood behind Leia, and said in a calm tone.
"The treehouse restoration is almost underway, about the Ancient Tree of Life...... The Council of Elders wants to erect a tombstone for Lord Chrys, and after twelve sunsets, reconvene the funeral of the Elder and the Prophet. I'd like to ask your opinion on the tombstone and the funeral. ”
The Council of Elders was formed after the war, mainly responsible for the management of the internal affairs of the village and the post-war reconstruction, and there was no such organization in the original half-elf village.
As for the establishment of such an organization, in fact, it is also a last resort. In the past, the half-elves were led by Kryss as the elder and Enos as the prophet, and they had not changed for two thousand years, but now that the elder and the prophet were both killed, the half-elves immediately fell into chaos that they had never encountered in two thousand years, and even the next patriarch could not be determined.
So Leia took Jiang Feng's suggestion and first set up an organization similar to the post-war transitional government, named the Council of Elders, which was served by the elders of the clan, and began to rebuild the home before determining the patriarch.
Fortunately, the half-elf is indifferent to fame and fortune by nature, and this method was implemented without quarrels.
In a sense, Jiang Feng, the "alien", can be regarded as creating a piece of history on this exotic planet.
After the establishment of the Council of Elders, Leia delegated power to the Council of Elders, as well as the new patriarch elected by the Council of Elders, who was mainly responsible for contact with the human side, and no longer cared about the affairs of the village.
"You don't need to ask my opinion, you can just implement the things you decide after discussion." Leia whispered.
The half-elf man nodded and continued.
"One more thing, about this thing...... Your consent must be obtained. ”
"What's the matter, you can tell me." Leia said.
"The Council of Elders has always decided that it is hoped that you will carry on the legacy of Lord Krees and become the Grand Elder of the Half-Elf Clan." The half-elf man said seriously.
Leia was slightly stunned, then shook her head with a smile.
"I'm too young to take on such a heavy responsibility."
"But......" The half-elf man was a little embarrassed.
"I'm sorry, I've already decided on this matter, if you have to choose a Great Elder, you might as well find someone else." Leia shook her head.
The half-elf man opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but looking at Leia's expression that he didn't intend to compromise at all, he finally had to give up, and after the new patriarch left, Leia sighed softly and looked at the ancient tree of life that was no longer there, with a touch of sadness in her eyes.
Leading the Half-Elves out of the haze of war and from decline to prosperity is too heavy a burden for oneself. She asked herself if she didn't have that ability, let alone how long she would stay on this planet.
A long time ago, Jiang Feng had told many stories about the starry sky with their sisters.
The earth is round, the sky is endless, and above the clouds is not the palace of the gods, but the vast starry sky. Standing on another planet and looking down on the world is like looking up at a flickering point of light in the starry sky.
Beyond this planet, far away from the sun, there are countless colorful worlds. Whether it is the Wizard Continent or the Chaos Continent, in this starry sky, it is just a tiny speck of light like a speck of dust.
Among them, of course, her ancestors are also included.
Having left the planet 2,000 years ago, they may have found a new home, where they have relived the glory of antiquity.
Jiang Feng once said that he would go to find the footprints of those elves and ask about his hometown.
Leia had already decided that if one day Jiang Feng was going to take that spaceship and leave this planet, she would take her sister and go with him to follow the footsteps of the elves.
If she really finds it, she will beg the ancestors to allow her to take her people with her, and also leave this planet that already belongs to humanity and return to the arms of the ancestors.
And if she encounters the planet where the Chaos Gods, the culprit who killed her father, on the way, she will use the bow and arrow in her hand to take revenge on Chaos......