Chapter 42: The Only Child

"When the Archaeopteryx fled south under the combined pursuit of humans and elves, all good things were completely torn apart in that moment, so that the cries of the birds became like the cries of angels. ”

"All the while, it and its people have endured unspeakable harm and atrocities. Faced with the encirclement and interception of all humans along the entire border, it was desperate and finally came to this forest as you see it. ”

"Perhaps it was because of the last favor of the god of fate that under the persuasion of the elves, human activities finally stopped here, and the poor Archaeopteryx was able to settle down here, and fortunately became the leader of the forest beasts. ”

At this moment, as if noticing the little tears in the corners of Ai Suyan's eyes, Randall turned his head.

"You know, greed and kindness are sometimes just a thin line away from a complex creature like humans. ”

Ai Suyan didn't say anything, just shook his head helplessly, and then turned his back.

"You're not wrong, as a human being, your heart is just good at pitying those who... Unfortunate things. Randal continued.

The prince smiled slightly, but shrugged helplessly.

"I am afraid that the consequences of the antagonism between the races will not be able to be fully described by anyone for a while. ”

At this moment, the haze above the heads of the two has gradually dissipated, and everything in the world seems to have opened some kind of magical shackles.

"But you came all the way from the Elven Kingdom, maybe it's just to save the humans here, right?" After a long time, Ai Suyan's eyes widened, and his eyes seemed to be quite puzzled: "So, how should I explain your sudden appearance here?"

At this moment, the wind chime beside him suddenly poked his head slightly, and then rubbed his mouth against the prince's waist, while the latter looked back at it with a slightly doting gaze.

"Are you hungry? Ai Suyan stretched out his hand and patted the soft back of the wind chime: "There is Riverside Village in front, and the people there will treat you well..."

Then the wind chimes let out a crisp deer chirping, as if in response to some kind of pure emotion.

Randal beside him smiled: "It is said that the jade deer that can understand human speech have excellent bloodlines from ancient times, and I can't imagine that one day I will be impressed by a lucky human like you." ”

"As the Phoenix Guardian of the Elven Kingdom, the blade in my hand has been unrestrained in front of evil enemies countless times, so I have already achieved outstanding results two years ago. ”

"And according to the 'Elven Codex', only good enough guards with high skills are qualified to escort members of the royal family to other countries in danger. ”

"A week ago, I was fortunate enough to be the chosen one, with the goal of escorting Prince Fili safely to the front lines of the war between the human nations, so as to provide Ilir with more diplomatic intelligence and leverage. ”

Then he sighed: "How do you say it... Prince Fili is only ten years old this year, and this decision also indirectly exposes Ilir's attitude and stance on human warfare. ”

Randall looked at Essouyan, whose gaze still seemed to convey an incomprehensible meaning.

"Then, having entrusted the prince's safety to General Tuyarav in the walled city, I left the stormy front of the war alone. ”

Ai Suyan involuntarily reached out and touched the scabbard on his waist, and said, "Because of this, I don't regret meeting you. ”

Randal yawned slightly pleasantly: "Well, so do I." ”

At this time, there was a sudden scorching atmosphere in the gentle breeze, and Essouyan and Randall turned their heads in surprise at the same time.

"What, what are these guys trying to do!" Randall shouted, and Essusan tilted his head, then noticed the surging anger of the elven guard himself.

It was a pure, fierce rage, expressed on a handsome face, as if someone had violated the laws of the elves in his presence.

But then Ai Suyan also sighed softly, and then looked forward again: yes... If this is true, is this what a normal person should do?

I saw the fire in the distance, and suddenly the crimson light reflected the original blue sky, and the hot wind came from the forest, but the fresh and beautiful breath of the past was gone. Even the loud sound of tree trunks being burned by flames and then falling to the ground came from far and near, like the sound of drums.

It's just that from a distance, the catastrophe that this forest is experiencing can only be described as "complete destruction"...

In the period of time since the two princes left, what kind of thing actually persecuted thousands of creatures in the forest to such a point?

Randall excitedly ran forward, trying to return to the forest, while Essyan tapped the stunned wind chimes and followed Randal as if he were dead.

However, the moment Ai Suyan and the others rushed to the front of the forest, they found that the place had already completely turned into a sea of fire.

The sheriff Maggs was still under his command, pouring oil and water on the edge of the forest, and the flames spread to a large area in an instant after the torches were lit, and the terrible wails of the animals could be heard even outside the forest.

Randall rushed in front of Maggs in a fit of rage, and then punched the sheriff in the nose without saying a word.

Moments later, Maggs let out a scream and fell to the ground clutching his nose, Randal roared, "You madman!"

The humans on the patrol began to gather around Magus, but, as if aware of the identity of the other elves, Magus did not get angry, but ordered his men to be cautious.

However, Randall only snorted coldly, and then without looking back, he shook off the humans beside him and ran straight into the forest, his eyes full of anxiety and panic.

"Danger!" someone in the patrol shouted, but Randall's figure disappeared in an instant.

A moment later, in the midst of the otherwise peaceful forest, an elf in silver armor suddenly appeared, and he ran anxiously from place to place, his sharp gaze sweeping every corner of the surroundings, as if trying to find something.

But the cruel tongue of fire was still licking everything here, and at the same time, the scorched smell of rotten smell continued to rush into the elf's nostrils, and then pierced his heart deeply.

This forest, which has lost a trace of green, has been a beautiful home for many kind lives in the past years...

But... Why? Do you have to do it!

Tears were almost pouring from his eyes when the torso of a nearby tree collapsed and smashed into his body impartially, but with agility he was able to move freely through the fire once again with ease and ease on the ground.

At all costs... I hope you're safe... He thought about it, and continued to run forward, when the weak cry of a bladed wolf came from the side, and he turned his head, only to see that the wolf's waist had been crushed by a big tree, and the blood was flowing among the dirt, which was shocking, and made people feel a sense of horror and despair. The flames on the trunk of the tree were spreading slowly, little by little, to its fur, and at that moment, the cry of the bladed wolf was particularly terrible.

And the animals in the forest that are in a similar situation to this bladed wolf are innumerable, and their wails are like the last swan song before the end of the world.

Randal watched helplessly, muttering to himself as he ran, "I'm sorry, I'm the only one who can only choose to save the one and only one." ”

After a few moments, his footsteps suddenly stopped.

Is it the Ancestral Tiger? It really didn't take much effort to get it... After seeing the scene in front of him, his tears instantly overflowed his eyes, from the border of the elven kingdom, and at the same time the beast king of the forest, the only ancestral tiger, it was gently waving towards himself with its tired claws.

"So you're here, it's great, I've finally found you. A crisp voice came from behind him, and Randal glanced behind him and saw that Prince Essyan had also arrived all the way here.

"Oh... It's the Ancestral Tiger, and luckily, we're not too late. It seems that he and Randal have the same purpose, and in order to rescue the unfortunate Archaeopteryx, they both rushed into the depths of the forest despite the danger.

However, a burning tree was pressing against the hind limbs of the Archaeopteryx, making it impossible for it to escape, and beneath its massive body and soft belly, a young tiger with sparkling eyes was looking at itself curiously.

"This may be the only child it has left in this world. Randal said.

At the same time, the two began to move its branches, and at the same time, the fire had spread to every corner of the forest.

The torso was pushed away, but the Ancestral Tiger remained motionless, as if asleep.

"It's our human fault. Cheer up!" Elsusan shouted loudly.

"Perhaps, it just can't run anymore. Randal said with a trembling voice. Then under the pull of the two, the Ancestral Tiger never took a step, and even closed his eyes.

"Then bury it, and don't leave it without bones. Randal said calmly.

At this time, a majestic sigh suddenly sounded in both of their ears at the same time, and then the Ancestral Tiger in front of them suddenly opened their eyes again.

"Is that your voice?" Ai Suyan approached the other party, but found that the cute tiger cub, as if he had received some kind of hint, actually circled around him curiously, and did not seem to realize that his mother's life was in danger.

"It's transmitting a certain will to its children, and I don't think long-term experience will mislead my mind. Randal said, "However, this matter is obviously related to you as well. ”

"What did you say?" Ai Suyan raised his head slightly, "Could it be that ... Is it trying to entrust its children to one of us?"