The Afterglow Forest is indeed terrifying. Evelyn didn't know how long she had been gone. At first, there was a little light around him, but it wasn't until night that darkness completely descended. However, I don't know when the sunlight has been completely blocked by the dense forest, and the breath of light has been completely lost, and I can only rely on the faint brilliance of the starlight blade to barely move forward.

After being rescued by Emilia, Evelyn encounters a number of ancient creatures that are aggressive. Despite the large number and frequent attacks, the biggest threat to Evelyn at the moment is the consumption of physical energy. In this vast forest, there is hardly any living thing except for dense grass and towering tree trunks.

The baby in her arms cried more and more often because of hunger, and the cry drew waves of attacks from the ancient monsters. Evelyn knew that she might be able to hold on for a while, but it would be difficult for the baby to last long.

Although Evelyn is over three hundred years old, she is a young man as an elf. She obviously didn't know how to take care of the baby in her arms, so whenever Claude cried, Evelyn could only hurry, hurrying to hurry while repelling some uninvited guests.

Claude's last few cries have become quieter, and Evelyn mistakenly thinks things are getting better. When she herself felt that her physical strength was close to the limit, she completely realized that the situation was really too bad.

Passing by a hollow in a tree, Evelyn stopped. She found that the lips of the little guy in her hand were so dry that they were peeling, and the little face that was originally fleshy was no longer full. In the light of the starry blade, Evelyn saw that the baby was opening and closing its mouth dryly, but it couldn't make a sound.

"What should I do......" Evelyn held Claude in her hands, calling his name over and over again.

Evelyn looked around, unable to find anything to eat. Eventually, her gaze rested on the starlight sword that glowed faintly.

"That's the only way to do it. ”

Evelyn gritted her teeth and gently lowered little Claude against the wall of the tree hole, then took off the armor from her left arm and wiped it several times with her right hand. She lifted her sword and made a cut in her wrist, blood gushing out.

Evelyn knelt down on one knee beside little Claude and carefully extended her open arm to Claude's mouth.

"I'm sorry, I can only provide you with these ...... right now Please make sure you hold on......"

The blood slowly flowed down Evelyn's wrist into Claude's mouth, and the baby's mouth trembled slightly when it first came into contact with the blood, and then swallowed it one by one. The small, slender hands trembled slightly, resting on the bleeding arm.

"Princess Angelina Bless ......"

Evelyn muttered. Little Claude's reaction caused Evelyn to smile warmly, even though it was full of exhaustion.

"Such a small baby drinking blood to quench his thirst without crying or making a fuss is indeed very kingly. ”

"Who's there?"

A sudden, deep voice made Evelyn tense up quickly, and then picked up her sword and turned around. Beyond the hollow of the tree, a tall figure in a cloak appeared at an unknown time.

"Who are you?" Evelyn asked.

Along the way, although she encountered many attacks, the "person" in front of her was the first one she did not notice. She stretched out her long sword, the blade pointing directly at the figure in front of her, but the light of the blade was not enough to illuminate it all, and she could barely make out that it was a silver-haired man.

"Brave little girl, please put away your sword. I have no ill intentions, I'm only here to give you some help. ”

The man's words were very calm, but Evelyn was so nervous that she even broke out in a cold sweat.

Coax......

"If you think it must be necessary to see what I look like, then you don't need to point your sword at me. As he spoke, the man flipped his palm, and then a strong fire shone in the palm of his hand, "I'm Iseka." ”

Iseka's flames illuminate the area around the tree hole. The female elf with the sword in front of her was covered in blood and mud, and the few remaining parts of her armor were also tattered, which did not conform to the innate noble image of the elf.

"You're Iseka the prophet of the Digans?" Evelyn asked, "what are you doing here?"

"As I said, some help for you. Iseka smiled politely, trying to defuse Evelyn's hostility, "I know you didn't go back the way you came, but chose to walk through this sinful land. ”

"So what? If your purpose is also him, forgive me. Evelyn stood, her blade unfaltering.

Although Evelyn's words were fierce, she knew that not to mention the present, even if she was in her heyday, it was difficult to say how to win in the face of this prophet of the Digan people in front of her. But for the sake of Princess Angelina, even if she died, Evelyn would never give up little Claude.

Iseka still had a polite smile, he didn't care that Evelyn's sword peak was pointing straight at him, and naturally moved forward, as if all the vigilance of the female elf in front of him was air.

"I know that this child is the son of King Eklin and Queen Angelina. And I, as the prophet of the Dikan people, I felt compelled to offer some help. So, again, I have no ill will. ”

"And how would you like to help me?" Evelyn replied in a cold voice.

"I think your best bet is to follow me to the Valley of Nightglow. ”

With a wave of his hand, the flames in his palm fell on several dead trees around him, illuminating the surroundings like bright lights.

Iseka retracted her cloaks with both hands and continued, "Since the previous ones didn't bring back little Eklin, I'm sure there will be countless pursuits to follow. Carl wouldn't let anyone who threaten his position live in peace, even if it's just a baby. ”

Evelyn was silent, it was true that Iseka was telling the truth, but it was unknown whether the prophet in front of her was someone to be trusted.

Iseka added, "Most elves don't like to ask about other races, and you're an exception. ”

"I'm sorry, Mr. Iseka, but I'm afraid I can't choose to go with you to Nightglow Valley. Evelyn put away her sword and turned to pick up little Eklin, who was leaning against the wall of the hollow, "If nothing else, then allow me to leave." ”

Since the man in front of her did not show his eloquence, Evelyn naturally did not choose to negotiate too strongly. In such a terrible environment, it is wise to get out as soon as possible. She can fight, but little Akrin doesn't have any ability to protect herself.

"He's still an infant baby, are you sure you want to make that choice? At least there's a shelter in Nightglow Valley, and Carl's forces can't take it there. ”

"That's why I shouldn't have go. For now, it is far safer to hide in the dark than to hang out in the light under the noses of others. I can make that clear. ”

As Isica said, neither Carl nor Atlantis had enough troops to threaten Nightglow Valley, and she was alone, and the deep fortress had no strength to resist.

Evelyn was about to leave, holding little Claude, when Iseka reached out to stop her, and then pulled out a small cloth bag full of things from her cloak.

"Forgive me for just noticing your beautiful face. You're a woman anyway, and you need a man's protection after all, what do you think?"

Evelyn turned around and coldly replied, "No. ”

"Since you insist on this, I won't force it. Then you accept this, after all, there is still a long way to go. ”

"What is this?" Evelyn asked casually.

Iseka smiled and responded, "100 gold coins." ”

"Thank you for your generosity, I don't need it. ”

Evelyn ignored it and walked away. With the power of the prophet, even the slightest physical contact could be controlled by him, and Evelyn naturally knew this.

Soon, Evelyn's figure completely disappeared into the depths of the jungle, and Iseka froze in place, a smile on her face. His fists clenched, and his leather gloves almost rattled as his fingers rubbed against each other.

"Interesting mother elf. That kid will stay with you for the time being, but he will be mine after all. Hum hum hum ......"

Several fires faded away, and Isica's sneer quickly dissipated into the darkness as the portal faded.