Chapter 361: King Arthur's Plan
After three days of rest, Arthur Wang officially prepared to return.
Just in case, he left 2,000 troops on the side of the Wood Elf City, and he set off with the rest of the men.
Along the way, the griffin knights and silver-armored guards of the steppe elves did not look very good, and they had already learned from Alice that if they wanted to enter the elven administrative region, they had to disarm their weapons and equipment first.
In this matter, they are undoubtedly resistant.
But under the strict demands of their princess, they can only be helpless.
Four days later.
Alice, who was still in a hurry, couldn't help but step forward and ask, "Your Excellency the High Elf King, how long will it take to reach the Elven Administrative Region?" ”
Regarding this question, Arthur Wang replied after pondering for a while: "Calculate the time, it will take about twenty days." ”
Faced with this answer, Alice was silent for a few seconds before speaking: "Your Excellency, is this sentence serious? ”
"Of course." Arthur replied as a matter of course.
When he led troops to support before, it took half a month to march all the way for efficiency.
Now at the normal speed, twenty days is still the fastest time for him.
"How far is the Elven Administrative District and the Wood Elf City so far?"
After confirming that the other party was not joking with her, Alice's face was full of incredulity.
It seems that they still have a way to go.
By the way, it is worth mentioning that before setting off, Arthur Wang had already sent a letter to Daxia and the Elven King City respectively.
Thirty-five days later, Arthur Wang and his entourage finally arrived at the edge of the elven administrative region, and it was already winter.
But this can't blame King Arthur, it's just that Alice's body bones are too weak.
She has been practicing magic and various studies all year round, but because she doesn't take the initiative to exercise, she has been sick several times along the way.
So much so that Arthur Wang had to reduce the speed of the march again and again.
Alice's body was wrapped in a thick animal skin, and she couldn't help but feel a little distracted when she looked at the vast forest in front of her as far as the eye could see.
The reason why they are called steppe elves is because the place where they live is a prairie, and it is the first time he has seen such a scene as a forest.
Of course, the forests where the Wood Elves live don't count.
After all, they have all been burned by the war.
When Alice was amazed at the vastness of this forest, Arthur, who was riding on horseback, said unhurriedly: "Princess Alice, there is an elven forest ahead, and when you enter this forest, you will soon be able to reach the elven administrative area." ”
Alice, who heard this, couldn't help but be secretly frightened.
"It's finally here, so this is the Elven Forest?"
Although she hadn't seen the elven administrative area with her own eyes, just from the area of this elven forest, she could preliminarily judge that this elven administrative area was definitely not small!
Suddenly, Alice's expectations for this elven administrative district suddenly rose a few points.
Wang Arthur sent people to the outskirts of the Elven Forest in advance to report, and Wang Meng, who received the news, directly sent a small team of men and horses out to meet him, and by the way, collected all the weapons and equipment of the griffin knights and silver armor guards.
Among them, there is also a small staff in Alice's hand.
During this whole process, even if the steppe elves were mentally prepared, they still showed unusual resistance.
In this regard, Arthur Wang also made some concessions, allowing them to keep the armor on their bodies.
Walking into the castle that is the southern border, although just from the towering walls on the periphery, you can clearly feel that this castle is probably far more than the castle of the wood elves.
But when they actually walked into the city, all the steppe elves, including the arrogant Victor, couldn't help but feel a shock in their hearts. Although this city is located on the border, it is one of the key cities to develop, whether it is in the original elven civilization or the current Great Xia.
The steppe elves would be shocked, and rightfully so.
"Your Excellency the High Elf King, there should be more than one city like this in the elven administrative area, right?"
After a brief moment of shock, Alice, who quickly came back to her senses, asked.
This city is indeed majestic enough, but considering the area of the elven forest, she can fully conclude that there are probably many more cities like this in this forest.
These words undoubtedly shocked the other steppe elf guards who followed behind.
It's amazing to have a city like this, and it's hard to imagine that there are so many of them!
As for this question, Arthur Wang nodded quite simply.
"Yes, Princess Alice, there are many cities in the Elven Borough. The king will rest here for three days and then continue the return journey, will Princess Alice leave with the king, or will she take your time sightseeing? ”
"Then I'm sorry for you, I want to go to the Elven King City with you."
Without hesitation, Alice went straight to her choice.
Although she was also quite curious about the city, at this time she wanted to go to the Elven King City.
Because after chatting with Arthur Wang before, she had already learned from the other party's mouth that the elven ancient tree that had withered for tens of thousands of years had actually recovered!
The Elven Ancient Tree was once a sacred tree in the minds of all elves.
The division of the elven kingdom in ancient times was also due to the rebellion of the dark elves, which caused the ancient elven tree to wither.
Now that the elven tree has revived, Alice has to go over and take a look at whatever she says.
Of course, in her mind, it didn't matter whether the holy tree was a holy tree or not, what mattered was the research value of the elven ancient tree in her heart.
"It's fine. Princess Alice may wish to wander around the city for the next three days, and I can arrange a guide for you. ”
"Then I'll trouble you."
Looking at the back of Alice and her party leaving, the corners of Arthur Wang's mouth hooked up with a smile.
The fish took the bait.
Three days later, Alice followed Arthur Wang in the direction of the Elven King City with the harvest of these days.
It can be seen that behind them there is an additional carriage to pull goods.
Because of Alice's physical reasons, Arthur Wang also specially prepared a big carriage for her.
There was a stove in the carriage, and it was very warm.
Alice, on the other hand, took the trouble to check what she had gained in the past few days.
Most of these things are clothing, and some are jade and other things.
At this moment, Alice was rubbing her face back and forth on a silk dress, feeling the smooth sensation coming from her face.
For the elves who pursue art, making beautiful, silky silk has a fatal temptation for them.
In just three days, Alice bought dozens of silk garments of various styles.
As for where does Alice get the money to buy clothes?
It wasn't given by Arthur Wang, because this guy is actually a poor man.
All this money was exchanged by Alice for magic crystals.
After following King Arthur into the Elven King City, Alice pestered the other party, asking him to take her to the Elven Ancient Tree.
For Alice's request, Arthur Wang did not directly agree, but refused under the pretext of being busy.
But in fact, he is a hands-off shopkeeper, and he doesn't have to work at all.
It wasn't until three days later that Arthur agreed to Alice's request, but asked that she should only be taken alone.
Alice didn't hesitate, and nodded her head in agreement.
Originally, Victor and other knights and guards wanted to stop it, but Alice refused.
"This ...... Is it the Elven Ancient Tree? ”
I saw that on the main trunk of the ancient elven tree, which had already withered through the sky and the sun, several branches grew.
It's winter now, but the leaves of the Elven Ancient Tree are still green, like emeralds.
Looking at the elven ancient tree in front of her, a trace of confusion appeared in Alice's eyes.
The ancient elven tree is the sacred tree of the elven clan and the most direct symbol of the elven god.
Now it is resurrected, and for a while, Alice's mood is full of complicated.
Wang Arthur also sighed when he heard this, and sighed: "Yes, this is the Elf Ancient Tree, all of this is thanks to Your Majesty." ”
Your Majesty?
Alice heard the word exactly from Arthur King's words.
Could it be that this High Elven King is not the supreme ruler of the Elven District?
"Excuse me, Your Excellency, who is this 'Your Majesty'?"
King Arthur replied, "Of course we are the supreme ruler of Great Xia?" ”
"Great Xia? Isn't it an elven borough? Hearing this, Alice couldn't help but ask stupidly.
"Let's put it this way, the elven administrative district is just a part of Great Xia, like this administrative district, and it is not the largest one." Arthur Wang explained to Alice with a smile.
"But, but ......"
Alice frowned, wanting to say something but not having anything to say.
If His Majesty the Emperor is the supreme ruler of this land, doesn't that mean that the High Elves have submitted to the human race?
Alice suddenly felt that this was a bit out of her common sense.
However, Alice's receptivity is different from ordinary people, and she quickly accepts this news that is difficult for ordinary people to accept.
At the same time, she recalled what King Arthur had just said, what did the phrase "thanks to His Majesty the Emperor" mean?
When Alice asked this question, Arthur Wang then explained, "In order to revive the Elven Ancient Tree, a large amount of water of life is needed, and all of this water of life is provided by His Majesty the Emperor. ”
The water of life, the legendary top magical material of the time.
Not only can it be used in medicine, but it also has a very terrifying recovery ability, as long as there is still one breath left, it can save people back.
With that, a doubt arose in Alice's heart again.
Didn't you say that the water of life was born from the fountain of life under the ancient elven tree?
So where did the "Your Majesty" in the mouth of King Arthur get the water of life?
Alice couldn't help but have a strong interest in His Majesty, the unmasked Emperor of Great Xia.
Seeing Alice's expression, Arthur Wang knew that the other party had completely fallen into his trap.
Then he said: "Your Majesty's ability is not only that, he also has five demonic beast pets evolved from ordinary animals, as well as a demonic beast that evolved with only one magic crystal. ”
For the steppe elves, who love to study magic and magical beasts, they can't listen to such a topic at all.
After hearing Arthur Wang's words, he immediately retorted: "Impossible! There is still a precedent for ordinary animals to evolve into Warcraft, but it is simply impossible to use the magic core to evolve animals into Warcraft. ”
"The magic power contained in the demon core is too violent, and it is simply not something that ordinary animals can bear!"
Hearing this, Arthur Wang spread his hands and said, "The truth is right in front of you." I saw that guy go into an evolutionary state with my own eyes. ”
Hearing this, Alice's eyes were fixed on Arthur Wang, wanting to see a playful look in his eyes, but she didn't.
The other party's eyes were fixed on him, and he didn't even have the slightest hint of flickering.
After a long time, Alice gasped and said to Arthur Wang, "Please take me to see His Majesty the Emperor." ”