Chapter 100: Variables (4)
"Actually, I think it's better for you to let go of us. Lay down the leaves of the World Tree, and I can swear in the name of Marfa that you leave safely. Elder Lloyd said suddenly.
"What, are you crazy or stupid?" the dark golden skull mask said in a faint, hoarse and strange voice.
"These thorny vines conjured from the Ancient Tree of War are used to deal with dragons, and the poison on them can make even dragons unbearable, and your system will not be better than that of dragons. "Elder Lloyd couldn't see the scars on the necromancer's body behind him, but he could smell blood.
"What works against dragons doesn't necessarily work for people. The necromancer said lightly. "You and I are both understanding people, and we don't need to use words to test the run. ”
Elder Lloyd smiled and said, "Oh, really, with your skills, you can actually leave directly with the leaves of the World Tree, and you don't need to take us hostage so troublesomely......"
"Stop talking nonsense. I remind you that an elf without a tongue can also be a hostage, or I can change one. The necromancer's hand waved, and the smile on Elder Lloyd's face stiffened. All of his white hair suddenly fell down, only his hair, but even his beard and eyebrows were all gone. Only then did everyone see that the necromancer was holding a strangely shaped dagger in his hand, in addition to the pointed dagger, there were also two very long canine teeth protruding from the handle, and the forest was cold and sharp.
It wasn't the necromancer's words that made Elder Lloyd stunned, but the murderous aura. I don't know if it came from the weird dagger or from the necromancer himself, or if the two were combined, not ostentatiously exposed but directly penetrated into the bone marrow, this is the real murderous aura that can only be found in the lives of countless people. A person who can have such a murderous aura and possess such a dagger will never be a person who likes to threaten.
In fact, he didn't just say these words to the other party, but also to other elves, in fact, he was still unpredictable at the beginning, after all, the toxins on the thorns were used to deal with dragons tens of thousands of years ago, and they had not been tried on people, so he would say something tentative. And now the reaction of the other party is enough to say everything.
glanced at the other elves around him at a loss. Cold sweat broke out on Elder Lloyd's forehead, which came out in a hurry.
"Alright, get out of here. The necromancer dragged the two elven elders outside, and the elves outside gave way.
Elder Lloyd only felt his veins almost burst. He could clearly feel it, and the hand that grabbed his back seemed to tremble. He was now sure that as long as the elves could ignore the safety of their two elders, whether it was using the War Ancient Tree or attacking, they would definitely be able to knock down this necromancer, and at most kill a few more people. But that's better than having the leaves of the World Tree taken away.
The necromancer led the two elven elders and hurried forward, walked to the edge of the Ancient War Tree, and descended the stairs, and Ai Yime, who had been released from the thorn cage, ran and followed. The elves gathered did not dare to get closer, and the knowledge gathered around them kept moving. Lua didn't know if she was also controlled, and she didn't speak the whole time.
Finally, Elder Lloyd himself sighed inwardly. A feeling of utter helplessness and tiredness hit. He knew that these elven people were not stupid. Even if you can't understand the condition of this necromancer, you won't be unable to measure the value between the leaves of the World Tree and the two of them. They couldn't afford to sacrifice the lives of these two elders, and perhaps more elves.
It is very difficult to make trade-offs based entirely on reason, and the more important the thing to be discarded, the more inner strength is required. Those who hold a military book in their hands and talk eloquently about soldiers on paper will never understand it. The person who can fly bravely and decide, and the strong man who breaks his wrist is originally one in a hundred. And the elves have always maintained a peaceful and simple nature, which was very simple and kind at that time. But in a situation like this, this kindness is indeed weakness.
Even if they rationally know that they should make a move, but this weakness will make them unconsciously think that it is useless to make a move, and suddenly sacrifice the lives of the two elders and many elves, and the necromancer will still run away with the leaves of the World Tree. If they don't make a move, at least the two elders will be fine...... The leaves of the World Tree may be reclaimed in the future...... It doesn't matter if you are stupid, reason is always just a tool for inspiration.
The elves have always seemed to be in trouble. There is not a single time that I am not in a passive place, and there is not a time when I am not suffering losses and eating badly. All because of this weakness. Always following Marfa's teachings, the culture of simplicity and peace has maintained its good nature, not like humans who are lost in the cumulative distortion of ** and battle, but it has also lost its power.
Just as the true power of man lies not in weapons but in his heart and soul, so the strength of the race lies in culture. When the fighting spirit is deliberately suppressed, the kindness and simplicity are retained, and at the same time, the minions of self-defense are lost. Even with a huge and invincible fortress like the War Ancient Tree, it would not be able to protect the leaves of the World Tree.
Maybe at this point, the leaves of the World Tree really can't continue to stay in the hands of the elves. That's all Elder Lloyd can think about now.
There weren't too many obstacles along the way, and the necromancer in the dark golden skull mask carried Elder Lloyd and Lua hostage to the edge of the Whispering Forest.
"Don't come along, we'll naturally let this female elf go after we leave. Walking out of the Sunwell barrier, the necromancer seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, leaving Elder Lloyd behind, and continued to pull Lua, leading Aime into the distance.
The elves continued to follow, but Elder Lloyd stopped them with a wave of his hand.
"Maybe it's really fate...... At least we can take it easier later. Elder Lloyd said with some amazement and some lightheartedness.
When the elves could no longer be seen, the necromancer finally left Lua. Then he fell to his knees and with a whoop, a large mouthful of blood spurted out from behind the skull mask.
It is said that it is blood, because there is a strong smell of blood. If you just look at the appearance, it looks like a big mouthful of green paint. The mouthful of blood spurted onto the ground and splattered onto the necromancer's clothes, and immediately sprouted plants like grassy vines, which then grew vigorously for two or three seconds before quickly withering and turning into ashes along with the strange blood.
The necromancer suddenly stabbed himself in the arm with the dagger in his hand, and the blood that came out was actually green. A mixture of blood and black from the dagger flashed into the necromancer's body before he stood up.
"Thank you, little girl, I haven't thanked anyone for decades. "The necromancer was actually talking to Lua, whom he had been holding hostage.
Lua didn't speak, and Knowledge shook his head. The expression on her face was strange. Ai Yimei, who came over, looked at the two inexplicably. She seemed to understand something, but not completely.
"Okay, I've done my best. The next thing is please. The necromancer took the emerald leaf of the World Tree from his bosom and handed it to Ai Yimei, along with the dagger in his hand.
"You...... You are ......" Ai Yimei did not dare to answer. "It's better for you to take it and exchange it for Big Brother Asa......"
"No, I've reached my limit. The elf guy was actually right, and I really couldn't stand the poison on the thorns. The necromancer shook his head, his voice still hoarse and indistinct, but he could already feel weak. "I can't let that kid named Inham see my reality anymore, that will make him unscrupulous. You take this Nick dagger with you, and say that I have an urgent need to go back to the Valley of Diya. If he dares to play any tricks...... Just wait for the head to be cut off by this dagger. ”