A leisurely and peaceful summer afternoon – every day is like this for Anduria, which is like spring all year round. Even the war in the south did not make the Noldor elves here become as anxious as humans all day long, always living with an unhurried attitude, which is the eternal tradition of the Noldor elves, and the eternal rich and peaceful Forest of Silence gives them an elegant and dignified character.

The Noldor elves, who love life, have decorated Anduria into a huge garden, and there are exquisite small gardens on the shore of each lake between the trees, which are integrated with the whole Anduria. Even the most sacred of the halls of the birds is actually a huge pavilion garden.

One of the oldest Noldor families, the Aldalia family's Springs Garden is one of Andria's most famous "attractions", a favorite place for young Noldor elves to see and play, and Lord Elwin occasionally hosts Starlight Galas for visitors—for the Noldor elves, various evenings are probably one of the few things they take seriously.

On the lakeside pavilion in the garden, Elevin, dressed in an indigo round-necked dress, sat at a round table pinching his small cup, the crimson tea swaying back and forth in the cup, the ripples of which reflected his forehead lines.

"When I get the news of the fall of the South in the Silent Forest, there is always a delusion. Elewin's voice was soft: "The castles of man are stronger and more impregnable than our forests. That may not be the case now. ”

"They had less than two thousand men, but the enemy was more than ten thousand! The old man Maltheus shook his head and said regretfully: "Without any preparation, in the face of the fierce attack of tens of thousands of troops at night, he still insisted on fighting until dawn. ”

"You're right, it's as if we were defeated in the south because we didn't expect the orcs to attack with fire. Elwyn nodded, agreeing with Malcius's statement: "Now, the humans also need our assistance, and they need more liliang to fight against the invasion of the orcs." ”

"It seems that you have already met the messenger of Her Highness Helena. Malcius raised an eyebrow: "So, what was Noldor's decision?"

"Humans have helped us, and Noldor has never been a vile villain who forgets his righteousness. Elevin frowned a little displeased: "But like I said, it's just 'help' and nothing else. We have only sworn to the Emperor of Men to raise the banner, and Noldor is not obligated to help other human kings reclaim their realms. ”

"All you need to do is send a messenger and everything will be revealed. Maltheus smiled: "Believe me, a new human emperor will definitely appear, and the light of the Radiant Cross will return to this world!"

"Could it be that you have seen the moment when the 'Rookie Emperor' pulled out the Radiant Cross?" Elwyn asked with some curiosity, "As far as I know, there seems to be no one other than Aragorn who has actually held the Radiant Cross in his hand, and even his son has only placed the Excalibur in front of the throne. ”

"The prophecy only told me that there would be a human emperor who would draw his sword. The Prophet shook his head: "That's all, nothing else." But just like in the past when Aragorn drew his sword, three hundred of the most famous knights of the human race drew their swords one by one, and none of them succeeded. Only Aragorn pulled out easily. He's going to make it!"

Elevyn didn't ask any more questions, just sat there quietly drinking tea, the bitterness of which was sweet, made his mind clearer.

"Father!" a brisk voice ran to this side, and Malcius smiled knowingly, stood up and saluted Elwyn, "It looks like I'm going to take your farewell for the time being, honorable Lord Elwyn!"

"May the birds of the forest show you the way. Erwyn said helplessly, he could already guess what the daughter who had suddenly run back was here for.

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"Do you really want to go?"

Hearing her father's question, Sibeya turned her head slightly: "I am your daughter, it should be more appropriate for me to represent you, isn't it?"

"Bode told me that he too wanted to go, to meet one of his Excellencies, who had helped him. Elevin drank the tea from his cup: "But I think the two of you may be the same person you both want to meet." ”

"I didn't come to ask you just to see him!" Sibeya's face suddenly flushed, and she turned her head sharply, "It's just ...... It's just that...... I think it's more polite!"

"Ah, if that's the case, I've put Lawrence of the Lagrange family in charge of it. Elevyn shrugged, "This young man is very capable and good at dealing with those human lords. I think it's only fitting that he's in charge. ”

"You still have to practice swordsmanship with Master Yi, don't you? Don't worry too much about this kind of thing. Everwin's smile became more and more obvious: "Enjoy life in the Silent Forest." ”

"Master Yi also said that this kind of contact with the outside world is beneficial to the improvement of swordsmanship......!" That'......"

"I still can't forget him, can I?" Elevyn's voice seemed to have removed Sibea's vocal cords, and the girl couldn't even pronounce a single note: "Or am I wrong?"

"Yes, of course...... You're wrong!" Sibea said with great difficulty, and her eyes met Elwyn tightly without flinching: "It's not like that!"

"Hehehe, do you want to admit it if I have to point it out? That's fine. Noldor's Van La was made laughing and crying by her daughter's childish behavior: "Remember correctly, we haven't said 'who' in our conversation so far, right?"

Hearing her father's question, the female ranger of Sibea collapsed on the stone chair in the pavilion like a deflated ball, her flushed face completely devoid of the spirit she had just had.

"Sibea, my dear Sibea. Everwin caressed the Ranger's face: "If you really ...... Like that human, I won't have any opinion, as long as you like it. ”

"But until then, I want you to make a decision, not make a claim. Humans, unlike Noldor, tend to fall in love with many people at once, especially a powerful human lord like this. They don't give all their love to one person easily, are you really making a good choice?"

"But if you are like this, and say goodbye to him forever, your love will never grow old and will not shrink. You will live forever in bliss, surrounded by the care of the Silent Forest. Van La whispered, "Isn't it good to be a Noldor warrior who can defend Anduria?"

"Master Yi told me that your comprehension ability is incomparable, and you may not be able to have unparalleled sword skills like him, but the skill of the bow and arrow, this will make you a legendary ranger!" Elwyn smiled gently: "Think about it, think it clearly, and then tell me the answer." ”

"No need. Sibeia stood up a little lonely and looked at her father expressionlessly: "I'm going to see him, I must go to see him." I wanted to know what he was thinking. ”

"If, as you say, I get no happiness at all, but an illusory reflection, a ridiculous dream, wouldn't that be too sad?"

"In other words, this is your decision?" Elwin nodded: "I will not interfere with your choice, you are no longer an ignorant child, if you decide, then so be it." ”

"But don't forget! Your home is in the west of Shijie, in the eternal forest of silence, in the rich and peaceful Anduria, and her doors will always be open for you!"

"Father!" Sibea, whose eyes were red, threw herself into Elevyn's arms and sobbed softly: "I will never forget that my hometown is in Anduria!"

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The girl fell asleep, and Elevyn gently laid her down on the stone table, put her cloak over her, looked at the girl's tear-stained face with pity, shook his head and stepped aside.

"The mind of a young girl, as an old man, is indeed very difficult to understand. Maltheus sighed and turned from the pillars behind the gazebo, still holding his cane in his hand: "They can give up a lot of things, even their lives, and the happiness of a lifetime, for the sake of Aiqing. ”

"But that's stupid. Erwin's brow furrowed: "So reckless, so desperate." This is not the posture that a Noldor should have. ”

But it is the posture of a Noldor girl who is deeply in love for the first time. Maltheus smiled: "The Noldor elves always boast of being elegant and calm, but in fact, when facing aiqing, they are more likely to lose their minds than humans. ”

"I only hope that your prophecy is not wrong. Vara, who was no longer young, turned his head and looked at the prophet: "The Noldor elves do not have as many desires as humans, we only want to guard this great forest of silence, and we have no interest in the so-called hegemony and imperial power. If there is bound to be a fateful war, I just hope that the blood of the Noldor elves will not be shed in vain. ”

"Just as the war with Noldor and humanity determined the future of humanity at the beginning of this shijie, the ancient holy war drove out the races that once endangered the survival of all species. This time will also be a war that will determine the future. The prophet's voice was slow and long.

"War only unites everyone, but its fundamental purpose is for a longer peace!"