Chapter 382 Artoria

Speaking of the elves, perhaps what ordinary people can think of are those beautiful and elegant female elves. Of course, they also have some unique characteristics - such as long ears, love of nature, living in the forest for generations, and love of peace.

The supporting characters in the novel, the heroes of the elves, are either coolly holding a natural long bow, or they are holding the mysterious staff of the forest goddess. If you ask the elves if they have anything else,

Even those scholars may not be able to explain why.

Only those great scholars who devote themselves to the study of history know that the elves are far from that simple.

In ancient times, they were one of the strongest races in the Dark Continent. Their magical attainments were second only to the Horadric clan. However, the power of the Horadric clan was only based on their unique magical talents, while the elves

The tribe is a powerful race with diverse development, whether it is the elf mages, elf magic archers, elf druids they look after, or the human paladins, assassins, priests, in addition to barbarians and necromancers, there are also

Except for some special professions of other races, they are involved in almost all other professions.

It is conceivable how terrifying the power of this huge group is. Once upon a time, they, the Horadric tribe and the human race stood side by side. According to the speculation of many great scholars, if the elves had not had no ambition at that time, then they would have already dominated the world.

The entire continent. As for why they succumbed to the forest later, there is no written record. However, this does not stop historians from speculating. Why is there no written record of such a big event? It is capable of completely

The only person who destroyed these written records was probably the most powerful Holy See of the human race at that time. Therefore, various speculations were put on the table, but regardless of what was hidden in them, the elves were once the most powerful race in the mainland.

But it is an undoubted fact.

The Elf King City is the center of the elves in the entire first world. There are hundreds of thousands of elves gathered here alone. In order to cater to the elves' habit of being quiet, although the number of elves here is large, it is not crowded at all. This is thanks to the elves.

Thousands of years of development by our ancestors have developed the Elf King City into a behemoth.

Of course, it is difficult to defend such a large city with hundreds of thousands of elves, so there is a small city inside the big city. In an emergency, hundreds of thousands of elves will take refuge in this small city known as the iron wall. However, first

Is there any existence in the world that allows the elves to use this measure? Probably not. Even this attack by millions of dwarves is just for training for the top elves. It can be seen that although compared to tens of thousands

Years ago, the elves have declined a lot. But the skinny camels are still bigger than horses.

Therefore, when the nearly two thousand adventurers responsible for this support operation stepped into the Elf King City for the first time, they were deeply shocked.

Lu Gaoyin is very big, and there are even more people inside than the Elf King City. But it is crowded and located on the edge of a hot desert. Most of what you see are yellow-gray houses made of pure earth and stone.

, the sky is a fierce sun, the ground is hot sand, surrounded by crowded people, and the eyes are monotonous colors. In this environment, in addition to those adventurers who have just arrived, there are also people who are in the mood to feel the unique style of Lu Gaoyin

Not much.

Kurast is also very large, even larger than the Elf King City, but it is located on a swamp. The entire Kurast is made up of platforms one after another, so it doesn’t seem that big when you look directly at it, and

The gray-black swamps all over the place also make Kurast look eclipsed.

The Elf King City is different. It combines the advantages of the first two. It also has huge advantages that the two do not have. When the adventurer steps inside, a lively atmosphere rushes towards him, and his eyes are filled with green.

The fragrance of flowers, the chirping of birds and insects, the towering old trees are bright and lush, yet regular, allowing ample sunlight to shine in, and groups of cute little animals are resting and playing together under the trees...

What they saw was like a forest wonderland, giving people a dreamlike feeling of stepping into a peach blossom garden. These adventurers were immediately shocked, just like Grandma Liu who couldn't get enough of what she saw when she entered the Grand View Garden.

No wonder the elves are known as an artistic race. Under the influence of this beautiful environment, it is difficult not to think about art. Even the rough barbarians seem to be careful and graceful in their movements, for fear of breaking this glass-like dreamy scene.

He was so inspired that Kurt immediately raised his throat.

The sea, you are all water.

Fallen demon, you have three legs.

The elves are so damn beautiful.

Then, as the elves on the side drew their bows and glared at him, Kurt closed his mouth knowingly.

When they saw the structure of the Elf King City, these adventurers were even more surprised. Compared with these houses decorated with flowers and green trees arranged like art, the chaotic camping phenomenon in Rogge Camp was like a garbage dump.

Lu Gaoyin just planned the streets, which are a little higher than the garbage dump. They are considered garbage recycling plants. Moreover, these adventurers do not know that if they fly high in the sky and overlook the entire royal city, they will see that these structures actually form a faint

A super giant magic circle covering an area of ​​several hundred square kilometers.

However, when they approached the center of the royal city and finally saw clearly the huge "mushroom cloud" that had been appearing strongly in their sight, they were completely speechless.

This is a very, very, very, very big tree. For a moment, the adventurers who were stunned on the spot could only think of the word "very big" in their minds. No one of them could tell how big it was.

, no matter how smart people are, they can't immediately calculate the height of more than one thousand meters. They only know that from the edge of the crown of this giant tree to the Optimus Prime-like tree body, it takes a long time.

Walk for dozens of minutes.

Logically speaking, for such a huge tree, the area covered by it, especially the area close to the tree, should be like a deep cave with extremely dim light, but I don't know what means these elves used, or maybe

It is said that it is the function of this magical tree itself. Every leaf and branch on the tree can absorb and emit light. From a distance, this tree looks like it is made of crystal, sparkling.

Extremely beautiful.

The Crystal Tree - this is the name given to it by the elves, and it is also an existence equivalent to the flag of the elves. It is said to be the first tree created by God when he created the three worlds. Of course. Is this nonsense?

Then you can only know by asking God.

When the adventurer was shocked by the magnificence of the Crystal Tree, inside the tree cave of the Crystal Tree, there was a small room decorated with some simple flowers and plants, light and elegant, just like the personality of the elves. A few pictures

Elegant tables and chairs are arranged inside. There seems to be a back room inside.

Inside this extremely ordinary room made of natural tree hollows, there were two people at the moment. An old elf who looked to be in his fifties or sixties and still had vague traces of the beauty of his youth on his face. She was lying on a chair.

Above. With her eyes closed and her face looking peaceful, the natural aura emanating from her body gave people the feeling of being completely integrated into every plant and tree in the house. It was like a beam and a pillar, an indispensable presence inside.

, once it is taken away, the house will lose its shelf and essence.

However, when she slowly opened her eyes, she became the sun and the dominator in the room, and no one could ignore her existence. In those weather-beaten eyes, there was wisdom that was different from the age shown by her appearance.

If you have ever seen those old monsters that have lived for more than a thousand years, such as the giant dragon people, you will find that this kind of eyes is the accumulation of knowledge accumulated over thousands of years, and it is like the eyes of reality that show the brightness.

Rui, standing in front of her, was like a young and ignorant child facing an old man who had experienced many vicissitudes of life. He felt like he had nothing to hide.

The other person was Elder Lyman. He looked more than ten years older than the strange elf sitting on the chair. At this time, he stood respectfully in front of her, facing each other.

His eyes were full of reverence on his face.

The only person who is qualified to live on the Crystal Tree, which is the symbol of the entire Elf clan, is the Great Elder of the Elf clan, not even the Queen. She is a transcendent existence, and like the Crystal Tree, she is the spiritual symbol of the entire Elf clan, and

Yalandlan, the great elder of the elves of this generation, has lived for thousands of years. Like Akara, the power she represents is prediction and wisdom.

"Little Akara has really found a good talent."

Yalanlan slowly opened her eyes, her deep gaze seemed to be able to suck away even the soul. After being quiet for a while, she said lightly in a gentle, yet full of unquestionable tone, if the adventurers from the Alliance heard her

If you say that, I'm afraid you will be shocked, "Little Akara"? The most powerful person in the First World Alliance, the old man who is respected by all adventurers, is actually called "Little Akara" by the other party. In fact, when Akara was young,

He had indeed received guidance from Yalandlan. In front of her, Akara had to respectfully call her teacher. This "little" word was well deserved.

"Are we really going to do this? Although his character seems to be loose, he is actually stubborn. I'm afraid..." Elder Lyman, who was standing aside, couldn't help but sigh.

"I've already done it, what's the point of talking about it..." Yalandan narrowed his eyes slightly.

"This is a last resort. We don't have much time left."

"yes."

Although I don't know what "not much time" specifically refers to, as an epic prophet, Yalandlan doesn't say much, but among the elves, he is absolutely like an oracle, and no one will question it.

Suddenly, she opened her eyes again, and her calm expression, which seemed unchanged for thousands of years, couldn't help but reveal a warm and doting smile.

"Artoria is here." She said calmly, trying to clear up Lyman's confusion and then stopped talking.

About the time of a cup of tea, there was a sudden rhythmic and steady sound of footsteps outside the door, accompanied by the crisp sound of metal. From the rhythm without any deviation, it can be heard that the person who came must be a person who is meticulous in character. The person has not yet arrived.

, the sound already gives people a strange pressure.

After a while, Artoria, who was spoken of by Arlanda, stepped into the door under the gazes of the two people. In an instant, the room that was originally centered on Arlanda seemed like a second sun appeared in an instant.

The silver-white armor with smooth lines wraps up the visitor's petite and upright figure. This is an equipment pattern that has never been seen on the Dark Continent. It does not belong to any kind of armor known to adventurers. It exudes a soft luster of silver-white.

An exquisite breastplate made of metal tightly wrapped her upper body, engraved with simple lines and patterns. It looked neat and mysterious. Her lower body was covered in a blue battle skirt, with layers of thick silver-white metal protection on both sides.

, can effectively prevent the enemy's lower body from being slashed. The upper arms of the two arms reveal blue cuffs, and from the elbows down, they are covered by seemingly heavy silver-white gloves, and even the five fingers are tightly

The package. The silver-white handguards, the silver-white breastplate, and the silver-white side guards on both sides of the blue battle skirt all seem to be made of the same metal and are integrated into one body. A wide blue cloak is spread out behind him.

Coupled with the one-handed heavy sword hanging at the waist that was occasionally exposed from inside the cloak, this simple and beautiful outfit alone revealed a heavy and oppressive feeling that made people breathless.

However, this gorgeous and elegant dress is just to set off the girl's status. She does not have the wisdom and insight shown by Yalandlan who has lived for thousands of years, and does not have the oppression of Yalandlan's mysterious power of foresight.

However, she can exude a brilliance that is not inferior to that of the other party, because she has a temperament that is so powerful that people can't breathe, a temperament that is called "king". The radiance that comes from her body

Like the sun, it represents the temperament of lofty ideals, firm will, and unyielding determination. It is not shaken by external things. No one can stop one's own steps and determination, and no one can resist one's own will. It is an unstoppable force.

The strong momentum is so dazzling, it is the highest shining point in the soul and will. In front of such people, without the same level of spiritual power, they will only feel surrender or self-consciousness.

This kind of person is born to be a king, and she, Artoria, is the youngest queen of the entire elves.

"Your Majesty the Queen. Well."

Every time I see Arturia, the Lyman kind will sigh about their fate. Why are the same people so different when they are born? Some people are born to be kings, while some people can't succeed no matter how hard they work.

He could only become an ordinary member. He bent down slightly and bowed. His respect for this young queen was not much less than that of the elder Yalandlan, because she was a person who created miracles and was the leader of the entire world.

The elves are destined to be kings of the earth.

"Elder Lyman, be well."

Artoria also bowed slowly. Compared with Arlandland, her voice was younger and clearer, but it was equally firm and steady, with strong self-confidence, giving people a unique charm of promising a thousand dollars.

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"Artoria, do you really decide this?"

Yalandlan, who had been looking at the girl kindly, suddenly spoke.

"Yes, Great Elder, this is the best way."

Artoria turned around and replied firmly and forcefully. Standing at the door, her face was hidden in the shadows. Only her dazzling golden hair could be seen, which was tied into a braid and coiled around her forehead.

Wearing the sapphire crown that symbolizes the queen, she looks even more noble. From the round and resolute outline outlined, you can clearly feel her unquestionable determination.

"Even if it is for the sake of the entire elves, you are too wronged."

Yalandlan, who has always been very open to words among the elves, seems to be quite helpless with Artoria's character. Once she thinks it is something that is beneficial to the elves, even he can't say anything.

"From the moment I hold this sword, Artoria will no longer exist in the world. I am the Elf King and I exist for the elves."

With a light tone, as if she was telling an ordinary thing, the girl gently stroked the exquisite one-handed epee on her waist that vaguely revealed extraordinary aura, the silver-white full-body armor, and the sapphire crown, adding to her soft

The body curves and facial contours reflect the coldness and majesty.

"Well, since you said so, I won't stop you. But when the time comes, given your status and popularity in the clan, I'm afraid it will have the opposite effect."

"Please rest assured, Great Elder, I will handle it properly."

Arturia nodded cautiously, not showing the slightest hint of joy and pride at the compliments in Arlandan's words, as if she was answering something that had nothing to do with her.

Lyman was listening in the fog, not knowing what the Great Elder and the Queen, the two supreme beings of the elves, were thinking about.

"It's just that I don't agree with what you decided."

After a pause, Artoria suddenly spoke, with a serious and matter-of-fact expression, as if she didn't give Arlanda any face.

"This is not my decision alone, what? Are you already worried about him?"

Yalandlan seemed to have expected that she would say this, and his tone couldn't help but have a teasing smile. If other elves heard it, they would probably be frightened. The elder, who has always been aloof and taciturn, would actually start teasing others.

This is also a treatment that only Artoria, the king who embodies all rays of light, can enjoy.

"Yes, if it fails, it will have a heavy blow to the easing of relations between the elves and humans."

Artoria didn't care about Arlandran's teasing. She walked a few steps and came to the window. She raised her head and stared into the distance. The light from the crystal tree illuminated a small side of her face.

What the light reflected was a resolute brow and pupils more beautiful than emeralds below, which revealed endless solemnity and majesty.

"I don't agree with putting hope on a few people."

"Artoria, you are wrong."

Hearing Artoria's words, Arlandran smiled and shook his head.

"Perhaps, as a king, you are not wrong to have such an idea, but looking at the entire dark history, it was actually created by a few people. The people created history. This sentence can only be placed on the lips of the king.

, but we must know in our hearts that there is no shortage of people in this world, what is always missing are heroes who can turn the situation around."

"Artoria has learned a lesson."

After listening to Arlandan's words, Artoria's perseverance did not wrinkle. After a moment, she relaxed and gently bowed to Arlandan. As a king, it is important to have a firm belief, but there are

Sometimes you must accept correct knowledge and change your misconceptions. This is the fundamental difference between a king and a hegemon.

"It seems like it's about to begin. Let's see how much hope that young man can bring us." Yalandan closed his eyes, then suddenly opened them after a while, and laughed warmly.
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