There is no difference between the elf master and the last time he was separated, and he still looks beautiful. She wore her long hair in braids at the back of her head and wore a border patrol cuirass. However, her weapon was replaced by a green longbow with silver filigree decoration, and the quiver at her waist was full of intricate magical enchantments.

She was accompanied by a tall, strong elven man with blonde hair and handsome features, who were filled with joy when he saw Siegel. His eyes twinkled, and his fingers tapped lightly on a staff made of twisted brown branches as if they were playing an instrument.

Siegel asked tentatively, "Master Leah, when did you get a boyfriend?"

"This is my father!" Leah kicked Siegel in the shin and introduced him, "Alamir. He was a druid, sometimes weird. ”

Siegel hurriedly said: "I'm very sorry, it's still difficult to tell the age of the elf by its appearance, if you are offended, please forgive me." ”

"It's nothing, I can't remember the appearance of humans sometimes, they change so fast. Alamir's voice was as melodious as music, but there was a majesty in his voice that could not be denied. From all angles, Alamir looks like a man of authority and wisdom, and he is not to be underestimated.

"I heard from my daughter that she saw a human with black hair and black eyes, and she was very curious. He looked at Siegel's appearance with great interest, and then said, "I have to say, you are indeed very unique. ”

Leah hurriedly explained to Siegel, "My father likes to see rare creatures, like a three-horned deer or a six-legged frog. ”

Alamir laughed heartily before he said, "You would frighten this little friend by saying that!" he tapped the twig staff on the ground. The surrounding grass grows rapidly. Circling and twisting together with each other. Form three small stools. The Dharma tree next to it hung down a note and set up a short table in the center of the stool. A flock of birds brought acorns, pine towers and raspberries and flew away singing and singing.

All three sat down and shared a few fruits.

"Why did you come to the Elven Forest at this time?" Leah asked straight to the point, "Did Heim lead something?" I remember you sent a letter not long ago saying that everything was fine. But why did it suddenly appear again?"

Siegel looked at Alamir, who smiled slightly and said, "Little friend Siegel, this place is under the protection of the forces of nature. You can speak your mind. ”

Siegel took a deep breath, adjusted his emotions, and said, "It needs to start when I embarked on the adventure. ”

The elven father and daughter listened carefully as Siegel described the entanglement between him and Knox in a clear voice. Chance encounters in a goblin camp, nocturnal shadows in Creek Town, spell traps in Dragon and Lion Cliffs, and ghost attacks in Bacon Town and Macabura. Leah knew part of the story, but this time Siegel told the whole story. When he spoke of the eerie red magic tower of the Hub, even the well-informed Alamir gasped and looked at Siegel with fear and surprise.

"Isloris also has wizards from the Knox Guild, and they have been targeted here, so they will send people to monitor people entering and leaving the elven forest. Siegel said, "The half-elf wants to get information from me, or simply wants to kill people - but that doesn't affect the outcome - the elven forest is an obstacle for the Knox Guild. ”

Siegel pauses for a moment. sighed: "In the current situation, the Knox Association has a big advantage. Their spells, wraiths, and undead work together to take advantage of any living thing, but that's not the most terrifying thing - most people are ignorant and unguarded about their plans, and their purpose is much more hidden, with no clue at the moment. But if you wait until they attack, it is estimated that it will be too late. ”

Upon hearing this, Leah interjected, "Can they still break through the Elven Forest? Every tree here has a powerful spell energy stored in it, and as long as the elves are still breathing, they can continue to fight." ”

"You don't know spells, it's not that simple. The elven druid explained, "Judging from the description of the little friend, the spells of the Knox Guild are very similar to the high-level magic of our druids: the silence of nature - eliminate the heart of strife and return everything to nature. This spell is only available to a very small number of druids, and is quite difficult to learn and quite difficult to resist. Under this spell, you can't give birth to the will to fight at all, and all your thinking is suppressed to the level of natural animals, and only the most basic survival instincts are retained. ”

"I'm afraid that the spells of the Knox Guild have suppressed even the survival instinct. Siegel added, "The three mages would rather eat themselves and die than leave that room." ”

A long silence formed under the tree, and the surrounding sounds fell silent. The birds stopped singing, the squirrels stopped running, and even the leaves swayed with the lightest amplitude. Alamir thought with his eyes closed, seeking answers from the philosophy of nature, but nature allowed him to learn from mortals. So he opened his eyes and said solemnly, "Little friend Siegel, you are also a mage, tell me your opinion." ”

Siegel nodded, slowly speaking his opinion.

The undead creatures are so unpredictable that ordinary weapons can't hurt them at all, but it is believed that with the power of the Priest of the Moon Temple, all the undead will not be able to take much advantage. Wraiths are a big nuisance, their numbers and mobility create countless holes in the defensive line, and while spells to protect against evil can keep them away, the power of spells is not long-lasting.

As long as the elves don't want to fall into a fratricidal situation, they must shrink their defenses and put the inhabitants under the protection of the Moon Temple. But if they can't attack, the wizards of the Knox Guild have a way to deal with the gathered elves. They can cast spells outside of the range of their bows and arrows, and they can eventually raze the Elven Forest.

"I think it's all about dealing with the spirits. Siegel said, "As long as you can overcome the problem that flesh and blood will be possessed and controlled, you can bring back the disadvantage on the battlefield." Races that are not afraid of being mind-controlled include undead, elementals, golems, and mud monsters. While there are some unique creatures that are resistant, the dragons have all been defeated by the Wraiths, and there's no reason why they might succeed. ”

"You forget that plants are not afraid of being controlled by minds. Alamir said, "But trying to get the plants moving and fighting back in battle, even with the help of the power of the Dharma-Pattern Tree, is still a drop in the bucket. But we elves, especially druids, would never use the undead as a means of defense. ”

"I wonder how well you control the mud monsters?"

The druid shook his head and said, "In the Elven Forest, mud monsters are difficult to scale. ”

Siegel took out the elemental rune core, one for each of the four elements, and placed it in front of Alamir. "This is one of my hole cards, the Elemental Rune Guard, an elemental summoning spell that lasts. While they are resistant to the possession of the wraith, they have no advantage over the mage's elemental spells. Perhaps the elven spellcaster can solve this problem, and I will tell you the secret of the spell - as for the dwarves, I will explain it to them. ”

"I can guarantee that your spell will only be used for this war. Alamir picked up a magic weapon core, looked at the dwarf runes on it and frowned: "We can't use the dwarf runes, do we have to find a way to get around?"

Siegel nodded, and continued, "From my standpoint, I'm more inclined to use the Golem. Their magical resistance can be very useful against mages. I'm a mage, but if I come across a golem that isn't afraid of magic, I'll have to use my warrior's martial arts. ”

"The cost of making a golem is staggering, and it is not something that can be formed in a short period of time. Alamir said, "In this elven forest, our elves have a powerful silver golem, and it took ten mages three years to make it. The threat of the Guild is imminent, how can there be so much time?"

"It's a comeback from a disadvantage. Siegel paused for a moment and struggled for a long time before finally making up his mind and saying, "There is another way to gain an advantage: instead of passively waiting for the Knox to attack, the elves can be the first to attack and assassinate these evil mages." When their caster count drops to a certain level, combat is naturally avoided. ”

"You know we're not going to do that. Leah said, "We elves have no assassins, and we don't take human lives by mere inference. ”

"I understand that. Siegel nodded, "I don't think it's appropriate, but it's my responsibility to tell it." ”

The elven druid smiled appreciatively, but then the smile was overshadowed by melancholy. "The Knox Guild is now one with the Mage Federation, which in turn has a close relationship with the Mage Guild and the Academy. Combined, these three major spellcaster organizations have a much more powerful power than the Elven Forest, and the golem cannot resist it. ”

"The worst-case scenario is for the elves to fall into cannibalism and be killed by their mind-controlled neighbors. Even if we were able to deduce this outcome and convince the entire elven race, we would probably not be able to march on Fort Hub - it would be seen as a declaration of war, causing a joint attack by the Southern Alliance and Waterdeep, which is a scuffle that we don't want to see. ”

"Scuffles make the enemy happier, and they like it. Siegel said, "The elves should start preparing for possible battles in the future. Whether it's a plant, a mud monster, or a golem, whether it's strengthening the Moon Temple's guardian enchantment or relocating those remote elven villages, it's better than doing nothing. ”

"Thank you for warning the elves, the Knox Fellows won't get a big deal. The druid said, "Siegel, what about you and your territory?" (to be continued......)