After watching the "messenger" Xi Rui disappear into the tree hole, Cheng Lin began to wait expectantly.
Naturally, what he fed to Ciri was not poison, but a vitamin tablet. As for the clumsy lie... If he was facing a human, he would definitely not use such a method full of flaws, but to deceive a bird...
There will be no problem.
"There is still plenty of time in the next night. I wonder if Ciri can bring back good news."
Cheng Lin muttered to himself, walked to the bed, pulled a chair over, sat down and waited slowly.
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Elf world.
The new royal capital.
The time here is generally synchronized with the earth, but judging from the sky, it is slightly earlier.
The sun in the sky is still hanging at about three o'clock, releasing light and heat.
The wide streets of the city are busy with traffic and very lively.
Because the World Tree is extremely tall, the entire city is layered. At the height of the city, not far from the palace, there is a palace.
That's where the sacrificial hall is.
At this time, a group of young elves, dressed in gray and embroidered with mysterious patterns, were sitting in a car and walking along a "road" surrounding the tree trunks.
"Beryl, do you think my hood is decent enough?"
In the carriage, a young elf with lavender hair pulled the collar on his shoulders and said excitedly.
"Lily, you've asked me three times. It's very upright. There's no need to adjust it anymore."
The elf girl named Belial looked very quiet. She sat opposite Lily, with her legs together and her hands stretched out from her sleeves and placed flat on her thighs.
"But why do I always feel a little crooked?"
Lily is young, just in her early twenties, which is still a very immature age in the world of elves.
She has a delicate round face and regular facial features. Only a few freckles reduce her beauty a little, but considering that this is a normal phenomenon in adolescence, it is not surprising.
After hearing what her friend said, she pulled her collar again, and then said with some complaint:
"I'm just going to bring a mirror when I say it. Today we are going to see the high priest. Oh my god, do you know what this means? The high priest is..."
Belial sighed helplessly and said:
"Priest Elu is one of the most respected elves in our clan, second only to the king. She once participated in the great disaster that saved the race when she was twenty years old, and successfully gained the favor of the gods. Only then did she
With the peaceful life we have now, I know all this."
Lily nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, and..."
"We must cherish the good life we have now, not forget history, remember our ancestors, and strive to realize the great revival of the Elven Court as soon as possible." After Belial finished speaking smoothly, he said, "I know these things better than you."
Lily was a little embarrassed, coughed slightly, and then said seriously:
"So, of course I am excited about such a big event today. Great Priest Ailu was supported and favored by the previous generation of Elder Shui Jing at our age. I heard that he fell in love with him at a glance during a similar event.
The Great Priest Elu is still just a low-level priest, Belial, do you think I will also be attracted by the Great Priest?"
"Lily..."
Belial really had no choice about his good friend.
However, the two of them grew up together and are used to it.
Three years ago, the two of them entered the Sacrifice Hall Academy, and then successfully graduated and received the title of "Low Priest".
Became a member of the sacrificial hall.
I heard that it was not so easy in the old royal court era just over a hundred years ago. At that time, there were dozens of similar schools, and only the most outstanding graduates each year would be placed in the royal capital.
Until now, because of the sharp decline in population, they can only be so convenient.
Today, they, the newly promoted low-level priests, need to be "reviewed" by the "Grand Priest of the Sacrifice Hall" Ellu, who will lead them to visit the "Historical Memorial Hall" in the center of the World Tree. It is said that the gods resurrected the World Tree there and saved the world.
world.
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"Ah, we're almost there." Suddenly, Lily looked out the window and whispered.
The other elves in the carriage also started chatting in low voices, looking nervous and excited at the same time.
The center of the World Tree has a higher status in the race than the royal palace. Almost only the important figures in the royal court have the opportunity to enter, so they naturally cherish it.
"stop!"
At the shouts of the armored guards in front, the car stopped.
Lily, Beryl and dozens of other "lower priests" got out of the car and stood in a queue under the leadership of the teacher in charge.
This is already the height of the World Tree, and the entire royal city is at their feet.
Lily and the others' eyes widened, looking around with curiosity, but they didn't dare to talk.
Not far away, there is a wide road. On both sides of the road are jade railings full of carved patterns. At intervals, there are some carved raptor statues standing.
The road was blocked by soldiers, and no one was allowed to enter. Looking inside, it was the trunk of the World Tree. There was a huge and magnificent stone door on the trunk, with hinges on both sides. At this moment, the stone door opened with a bang, and a group of people walked out.
Lily widened her eyes and looked over, and immediately spotted the noble and beautiful figure walking in the front.
She wore a moon-white holy high priest's robe, with gold leaf flowers embroidered on the cuffs and a sketch of twins on the front.
She is tall and beautiful, wearing a gold crown on her head and holding a staff inlaid with sapphire in her hand, which is the symbol of the great priest.
That's Elu!
"The great priest is here!"
Lily lowered her voice and said to her friend beside her.
Belial looked intently and tried to pretend to be calm, but the shining eyes betrayed her. Obviously, she was as excited as Lily.
In full view of everyone, Ai smiled and welcomed them, followed by some routine words, and then, under her leadership, a group of low-level priests were led past the soldier blockade and entered the stone door.
, and finally came to an end.
"Here is the center of the World Tree. Yes, it is hollow. Have you seen the island floating in the air? It was there that the gods killed the dream bug that caused the catastrophe and resurrected the world.
The tree also saved our tribe."
Elu wore a moon-white robe, pointed around her, then turned her back to the floating island, looked at the group of low-level priests in front of her, and introduced.
Seeing the youthful faces of these young people, as well as the curiosity and wonder in their eyes, Ellu couldn't help but feel a little emotional, as if she had seen herself back then.
"Okay, do you have any questions? You can raise your hand and ask, and I will answer it for you."
Ellu recovered her thoughts and said gently.
At this time, a group of elves opened their mouths in surprise and looked behind her, as if they had seen some incredible scene. Suddenly, a little hand was raised.
"Okay, um...is your name Lily? Do you have any questions?" Ellu's eyes turned into crescent moons and asked.
Immediately, she heard Lily's voice of surprise:
"Great... Great Priest, what is that door behind you? Also, is that ugly bird that came out of the door your pet?"
Ellu smiled for a moment, then became confused.
Door? A bird flying out of the door?
What is all this?
Are they joking?
Hmm, could it be that I am too gentle? That they do not feel the majesty? That is why I dare to joke like this?
Ellu was a little unhappy. She personally didn't mind this, she even liked it, but that was in private.
To make such a joke in such a solemn place today is, in a sense, senseless and blasphemous.
"How could you..."
She tried her best to calm down and was about to scold her when she suddenly heard a "chirping" sound coming from behind her.
Ellu was startled, then turned around, and was shocked to see the oval-shaped "light door" that appeared silently on the floating island, and a bird that was flying towards her stupidly.
"Chacha?"
Ciri looked around in confusion. Before it could figure out where it was, it saw a group of creatures that were similar to but different from humans looking at it.
It was stunned for a moment, then relied on its intuition to choose a better-looking one and flew over.
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Ellu raised her hand almost subconsciously, watching the bird land in her palm, then sat down and raised her right paw.
There is a paper roll tied there.
"Protect the great priest!"
At this moment, some of the surrounding sacrificial hall warriors finally reacted, drew their swords, and shouted.
"It doesn't matter."
Elu stopped them, she could feel that the bird couldn't hurt her.
With great confusion, he took off the paper roll and unfolded it, until he saw clearly the line of elven text on it.
Lily and others' expressions changed immediately when they saw the "graceful and noble" high priest.