At dawn, the faint light cast by the morning sun on the Dun River drifted with the current. The boat sails by, runs over it and breaks it into fish scales, and then gathers again when the boat passes. It was a beautiful place to relax, but since three days ago, Sir Griner had placed the elves here, brought them tents and food, and sent troops to "protect them".

Four hundred elves gathered together, bringing a lot of trouble. Their habits were very different from those of humans, which gave the chubby Sir Griner a headache from day one. He immediately approached Lord Siegel, hoping to get help and support. The young lord smiled slightly, and sent Hum and the orcs from the Rock Village.

The happiness of life is produced by comparison and difference. Compared to the rudeness and rudeness of the orcs, the gentle and generous Sir Griner is easier to get along with. They suddenly feel that their current life is acceptable, at least there is a place to live, something to eat, and in a natural environment.

According to the orcs, there was once a group of human captives in the Heim Territory, who were taken and thrown into the mines to do hard labor. Despite the elves' stubborn belief that they are nothing more than a "guest army", no one is a fool, and who is not worried about the fate of the miners?

"I'll arrange for troubadours to perform, as long as you don't leave the area. Sir Griner was always sweating profusely, and he was determined to keep the role of "good old man" alive. "Don't mess with that orc, he's full of muscles and no manners. He has always been meticulous in carrying out the orders of his lords, and he will never show mercy to elves who do not listen to persuasion. ”

Although the current state is not satisfactory to the elves, it is enough to ensure life. Siegel allows the Elven Forest to send people to check on the survival status of these elves at any time, and can also "replace people", as long as the total number of people remains the same. Siegel also had a plan to separate the four hundred elves and place them in three or four camps. It plays a role in containing each other.

All the generals supported this approach, because everyone knew in their hearts that these hostages were in fact a guarantee of peace. The specific work is all handed over to Mana, and Siegel follows Master Leah to the Elven Forest.

Two men on horseback, walking side by side, flanked by elven troops. The entire army maintained an oppressive silence. Almost non-stop heading northeast every day.

Along the way, they passed through many deserted villages, whose inhabitants fled their homes as early as the arrival of the elves, either hiding in the wilderness or taking refuge in the lord's castle. The Hub and its annexed outer cities are the most populous places and are still under siege by the Elves.

The farmland that no one has taken care of is about to turn into a field, but the structure of the ridges can still be faintly seen. The scarecrow that was originally erected had been crushed in the winter snow, and now it has fallen in the weeds and become a nest for grouse.

The elves planted trees on the hillsides, including pine, cen, and hawthorn. It's growing very well. There are many birds that make their home in these trees and share the joy of nature. Siegel paused for a moment beside a date tree and saw a mess of footprints under the tree, which looked like children.

"The druid's magic is magical, it can make the date palm tree bear fruit so quickly. Siegel said to Master Leah, "If it were used in the farmland, wouldn't it be able to feed a lot of people?"

"When the population surges, more things are consumed. Leah replied, "We found that there is a tendency in human beings. Thousands of years ago, two acres of land could support a person, but with the development of human beings, the number of people has increased. Now, five acres of land may not be able to feed one person. It seems that over time, humanity's wasteful capacity has increased faster than its productive capacity. ”

"I really didn't think about it. "But even if it's true," Siegel said. We'll come up with a solution for that too. ”

"We never despise the ability of human beings to innovate and develop, but we don't know that when humans come up with a way, we elves will still be there. Leah said, "This is my father's word, and he also uses you as an example to illustrate the potential of humanity." The druids didn't want to kill all the humans, they just wanted to create a natural paradise. Able to maintain the balance of this world. ”

"The druid's idea was good, but he chose the wrong place. Siegel shook his head slightly, and said, "It's like I experiment with magic, and I never do it in a densely populated place." If the elves want to realize their ideas, why should they find an uninhabited area? The New World is very vast. There is heaven and earth beyond the city walls and mountains. ”

"Because the sacred tree of the elves is here, how can we stay away?"

Siegel let out a long sigh, but didn't say anything more. Although the elves have gone to great lengths to reproduce the Ancient Tree of War, they are not mentally prepared for war. According to the culture of the elves, they are reproducing the power of nature and improving the environment and ecology of the New World, but for humans it is a battle of life and death. The elves only drove away the humans and did not raise the butcher knife. The ideal is beautiful, but the reality is cruel, because war never tolerates beauty.

With four hundred elves as hostages, the long-awaited peace finally dawned on the Heim Territory. According to Siegel's previous layout, reclaiming the original castle was only the first step, and he wanted to build a huge territory connecting the walled mountains with the sea.

The Ghost Swamp was originally a borderland, and wherever Heim's banner was planted, it was the land that belonged to Siegel. The cavalry rushed all the way until they reached the sea. They tread a straight line with their horses' hooves, and then workers followed and began to build the road.

The road implies the power to collect taxes, the most basic and central part of the lord's power. Along the sides of the road, simple houses are built, and then the fields are burned and the seeds are planted. It's too late to take care of it this year, but it only needs to be able to grow crops, and this is Heim's farmland.

Entering the Heim Territory meant peace, land to cultivate, and work to earn. The news spread throughout the South with the caravans, attracting many people all the way north to Haim to claim a living. Those who had taken refuge in the barren mountains and wilderness also left their shelters in harsh conditions and became the population of Heim Territory.

When the Southern Lords Alliance heard the news, many lords spurted out mouthfuls of old blood. They were still entangled with the elves, advancing castle by castle. Dre Uther was negotiating with the Elves, believing that he would be able to bring peace to the South first, but Siegel would eventually snatch the honor. The old man laughed and broke three cups. Then he continued to talk to the elves in high spirits.

With Heimling's precedent, I believe it will be much easier to negotiate. Dre had a beautiful idea, but he wasn't Siegel after all, he wasn't a powerful mage lord, and it wasn't Leah who negotiated with him. The elf's arrogance and rejection of people thousands of miles away made him feel aggrieved, and he wanted to give up several times. And on the battlefield, it will be a decisive victory.

But he also knew in his heart that if his forces continued to be consumed, the gap with Heim's Territory would widen. So he could only suppress his emotions again and again and continue to deal with the elves.

Different people have different troubles, and Siegel doesn't necessarily have that much at ease. He followed the elven army to Isloris, re-entering a realm protected by rune trees.

After being attacked by the men in black, the place has become visibly heavily guarded, and mysterious magical energy is everywhere around. Siegel was a guest, wearing the Silver Moon badge of the Temple of the Upper Moon. But still feeling the tremendous pressure, the entire Elven Forest began to be wary and deeply repulsive towards outsiders.

The elven army walked towards the forest and disappeared without a trace, as if it had never existed - they had reached home. Elf Leah and Siegel went all the way to the bottom of the sacred tree. Here they dismounted and walked on foot towards the Druid Forest.

Here, the pressure on the Elven Forest is even greater, and Siegel feels like he is carrying a heavy burden. Walk on the land with difficulty. He was covered in sweat and his hands and feet were sore. Relying on the support of the defensive staff to not fall. He looked around with his psionic vision and saw that it was filled with a magical enchantment mixed with elemental magic and holy power.

The Luna insignia hanging from his chest glowed brightly, attracting the surrounding forces to surge towards Siegel. The mage lord reached out and ripped off the badge and threw it to the ground, feeling much more relaxed.

"Don't you like my badge so much?" accompanied by the rustling of leaves. An elven man in a silver robe walked out. He had pale blond hair, a handsome appearance, a slender and powerful body, and a golden belt adorned with a long sword with seven gems of different colors inlaid on the hilt.

"Sage!" Leah hurriedly knelt down.

Siegel looked at the "Sage" with spiritual vision. It was found that his whole body was composed of powerful divine power, and the structure was tight and indestructible. I saw him wave his hand, and the pressure from the elven forest receded, and Siegel was able to move freely again.

He saluted the newly appeared elf with mage etiquette, and the other party nodded.

"Leah, Siegel, you two don't have to be restrained, I'll walk with you for a while. There was an irresistible power in the elf's words, and the two of them couldn't help but follow.

"I didn't want to meet you, Siegel, it's against the agreement we made. The Elven Sage said, "It's just that things have changed, and there are external forces that want to interfere. ”

"Isn't it the Juggernaut of Nakus?"

The Elven Sage nodded and said, "Including them, but not completely, but don't worry, we will stop them." ”

"Can you tell me what happened? What happened to Janet? Are those men in black followers of the God of Murder?"

"As a mage, you are very anxious, you should see more with your own eyes and dig out the truth with your own hands. ”

Siegel rushed forward with a quick stride, grabbed the Elven Sage's clothes, and pressed the obsidian dagger against his throat, staring at each other. "Do you think I see with my eyes and dig with my hands?"

"Count!" the Elven Sage's voice rang out from behind Siegel, and the mage noticed that he had only grabbed a branch.

"Next time, don't make such jokes on the Elven Sage in the Elven Forest. You are flesh and blood, but I am not. He smiled, like an adult seeing a mischievous child, at most he felt a little funny, and he didn't get angry. "If you poke me with that dagger, you will only be blinded by the light that leaks out. ”

Master Leah hurriedly said, "Lord Sage, he didn't mean to blaspheme. ”

"Blasphemy what? Siegel is not an elf, and nothing he does will affect me. The Elven Sage said, "The actions of the God of Murder have attracted the attention of the gods, but the chaos he has caused in the mortal world still needs to be quelled in the mortal world. As for your wife, Janet, she was not among those who died that night. (To be continued.) )