"Vistena, this is not something you can decide. Do not interfere with Her Majesty's judgment without authorization."
Several conservative forest elf representatives looked at the elf sage standing in front of them with gloomy faces.
"I will give you the same words back. I hope you people will not question Her Majesty the Queen's judgment." Westena responded directly.
"You..." Some of the opponents were furious and looked excited.
"Indeed, such a sudden decision makes you very surprised and difficult to accept. However, this does not become a reason for you to obstruct it."
"If you refuse or object because you don't understand and feel uncomfortable, how is this different from children? But now you are standing in the hall of the sacred tree, I am not here to cry and complain about your weakness and dissatisfaction."
"If you want to stop me, or Her Majesty the Queen's resolution, please come up with real reasons and basis, instead of just saying it's not good, worrying, it seems unnecessary, and it's never happened before."
"Vistena held her staff in front of her and challenged these stubborn and conservative forest elves.
"Ha..., good, very good. Is this the majesty of His Highness the Sage?" One of the opponents said angrily and sarcastically.
"Isn't it obvious that there are concrete reasons and basis? Doesn't it have to lead to the worst result before we can oppose you?" Then several more opponents spoke. They were not here to fight with this elf sage.
debate, or that debate cannot resolve the long-standing concepts in my mind.
"Don't we all have any ideas or expectations for the future? We will stay in the forest forever and live like this day after day." Seeing Vistena being besieged by the other party's words, Asara, as a friend
Standing up, although he is not one of the fifteen seats in the Emerald Court, he still has considerable influence as the leader of the Pelican Corolla.
"Is there anything wrong with this? Do you have to change to prove your greatness and excellence?" Sabrina finally couldn't help but refuted Asara. She had long been angry with Vestina.
"But in today's era, being complacent means falling behind and being gradually left behind. When that time comes, we may have very little room to make a choice." A leader of the supporting faction of Vestina also responded,
To counter the growing isolationism in the forest.
In the time that followed, the two parties held various arguments and arguments in the Holy Tree Hall, but they were still unable to convince each other. Neither party easily changed their minds, or that they could change in a short period of time the establishment of the past decades.
Ideas are a strange thing.
Seeing that the two parties were intensifying and even getting more angry, the neutral party, who had been sitting quietly for a long time, finally stood up. In fact, they didn't care much about such proposals or changes, but if the conflict between the two parties continued, there might be dangers in the Emerald Forest.
They will fall into chaos and fighting, which they don't want to see.
"Can everyone please pause for a moment and listen to other opinions or suggestions?" Malantha and two other highly respected elves came to the middle of the two parties. At this time, the quarrel in the hall slowly stopped.
After a while of arguing, both parties were now a little anxious and tired, and didn't want to continue, so they decided to see what this person had to say.
"I know that everyone is thinking about the future of the forest and the elves, but if we continue to argue now, I am afraid we will not get a satisfactory result." The elf lady calmed everyone's emotions with a smooth and stable voice.
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"I also agree with Lady Marantha's idea." After saying that, the two twin princesses also walked out together. It was Athea and Attesi. They were wearing slim-fitting gradient skirts today, from white to green, and the skirts were
The ends are as transparent as gauze.
Among the five elf princesses today, these twins are particularly dazzling and powerful, and they are the candidates for the elf queen, and they still have great influence in the hearts of many forest elves.
"There are always differences and differences, and such differences cannot be ignored, but we don't want to see the forest split. I think this will be a harm to both parties." Etesi spoke first.
"So, we propose to resolve the dispute in another way." Atheia blinked, glanced at everyone in the hall, and then expressed her thoughts.
"In the distant past, the human empire would use duels to resolve irreconcilable disputes. This method is a bit cruel and barbaric, and is not suitable for us elves, but there are also lessons we can learn from it, so I wonder if the two sides can choose some
Project, to conduct a competition or set a test, and based on the final outcome, the future policy of the forest will be agreed upon."
"A competition and a test..." Some elves fell into thinking and analysis.
Although both parties suspect that this is a prepared ally by the other side, there seems to be no better choice at this moment. Do they really want to go to war? No, it has not reached this point. Although they are opposed to each other, they are not yet
There is such a deep hatred, and both sides also have many concerns, such as each other's blood relationship, students' families, etc., so it is difficult to really confront each other with swords.
There is little point in continuing the debate. Neither side will give in easily. Instead of getting stuck in a battle of various conspiracies, it is better to make a decision in this way.
Neither the supporters nor the opposition actually like the overly scheming strategy of humans, which goes against their simple and peaceful living habits. In fact, if it weren't for the huge changes that are taking place in the world today, the Emerald City would be
Such a peaceful and comfortable life will always be maintained inside the forest.
But now, some well-informed elves have gradually realized that they can no longer sit idly by like this. The collapse of the empire will cause the elves to lose their ties with human society, and then they will return to the past, which is not even as closed as in the past.
In the state. The world is changing with each passing day. If you don't embrace change, it means falling behind and being left behind. The result will be heartbreaking and sad.
Thinking about it slowly, this method seems to be the least intense solution. It can only be achieved thanks to the peaceful inertia passed down from the forest elves in the past. Otherwise, one party can regret it at will afterwards, and such a proposal would never be possible.
was discussed.
This seems to be the best choice.
There was a burst of whispering discussions in the hall, and in the end both parties seemed to acquiesce to the proposal.
"So in what form will this competition take place? I don't agree to solve it by fighting alone. Personal strength does not represent wisdom and correctness, and we elves don't agree with barbaric existences that can only fight."
"Then let's set up five tests for each side. Whichever side solves the most problems in the end will win."
"Perhaps in addition to fighting, although it is not all, strong strength is still indispensable."
"For the last test, let's customize the battle. Perhaps only in this way can people be convinced."
"It's just five events, which seems good, but only one person from both sides competes in each match. This seems a bit thin."
"Then let's send three people to each game. In addition, other neutral factions can also send three people, for a total of nine people."
"Which side wins, it will be counted as one round, and a best-of-five round system will be adopted."
"What if a neutral party wins?"
"Then he must choose a side to support after the competition, or abstain."
"I always feel that it is not solemn. Should we use this kind of test or competition to determine the future of the race?"
"Yes, it's just like a game between children, but sometimes adults' methods are too cruel. Do you really want to see the scene of blood staining the forest red?"
"No, that kind of scenario is exactly what we are trying to avoid. In other words, we are against each other because we don't want to see such a future."
"I think anyone who has ever been out of the forest has seen the civil strife in the human empire over the years. I really don't want to embark on such a path unless necessary."
"Since differences exist, they cannot be easily eliminated. If you want the other party to give in or admit it, then come up with something to silence the other party."
"If this turns out to be the best answer... well, let's start preparing according to today's proposal." The two sides finally reached an agreement.
After a period of discussion and agreement, the three parties finally decided on this special 'duel', and everything that happened at the Holy Tree Meeting on that day quickly spread to every corner of the forest.
The forest, which had been silent for a long time, seemed to have awakened in these days. There were scenes of discussions among the elves everywhere. Many elves even began to rush to the Emerald Courtyard in the center overnight to watch this grand showdown.
Since the peaceful and stable years lasted for hundreds of years, this was also the first major change and controversy within the forest elves. Issues that had not attracted attention in the past began to be discussed frequently by everyone.
In the "Vine-Tangled Cage Academy" in the town of Hebang, two students met in the sunset and continued the debate in the classroom during the day.
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Time passed, and when the sky gradually darkened and the two had to return separately, the argument finally stopped.
"You are wrong." One of the emerald-haired elf boys was holding a book and quietly looking at the boy of his own age in front of him.
"Oh, so what, I just like this. Do you want to overwhelm me with your so-called correctness?" The blond elf spread his hands, making an expression of disregard and ridicule.
"No, I just pointed out that your behavior is very bad." The emerald-haired elf lowered his head.
"I don't want to say that people have to do the right thing, because I admit that I and my limited life cannot know what is completely right."
"But at least, I still think that maybe it would be better if it gets better." As he said that, he slowly raised his head and looked directly at the opponent he was arguing with again.
"So, I hate people like you who self-righteously deny everything, belittle everything, smash everything that others have carefully constructed, and then say such willful words that what I think is right is right, and others have nothing to do with it."
"Do you really have any ideas or ideas? No, you have nothing. You are just obsessed with the pleasure of this fantasy of torturing others."
"What's pitiful is that you don't even have any illusions or expectations. You just rely on the empty shell of bullying other people's dreams to get despicable pleasure."
"It is very easy and easy to say bad things about others, laugh at others, accuse others, deny others, occupy the moral high ground, wantonly mock others' hard lives, and have no respect. In the same environment, would you really
Do it better than others?"
"I admit that what you said is right, but I am just me, not you, nor him. I have no obligation or necessity. I don't want to experience other people's hard work, discomfort, or even all kinds of little thoughts. That kind of life is really restrictive.
And boring." The blond elf boy also looked at him seriously. He turned his eyes sideways and squinted at the opponent in front of him. His brown-gold eyes reflected the distant sunset in the afterglow.
"So, we are destined to be different and even unable to coexist."
"If there are natural friends and partners in this world, then we are natural enemies, haha." As he said this, the blond elf laughed inexplicably. He seemed to have a different kind of joy.
"I think it's like this." The emerald-haired elf stood in the shadows, looking at his opponent dyed by the sunset.
"So, what are you going to do? Kill me. This means you are abandoning the beautiful future you envisioned in your heart. It's very embarrassing, isn't it?"
"No, but I will not give up and continue to refute you." The green-haired elf turned around and prepared to leave.
"Hey, are you just leaving in despair? Don't you want to say that you are right? Then go to the Emerald Garden, prove yourself to those big shots, tell yourself to all the elves, and tell your greatness and rightness.
"The voice of the blond elf boy came from behind again.
"Are you just talking big words to express your so-called wisdom and nobility? Haha."
After the words ended, the emerald-haired elf slowly stopped. He stood in the dark path of the trees for a long time before answering.
"I will go, what about you?"
"Me? Well, if you had gone and I hadn't gone, I would have regretfully missed the show."
"I understand, I will prove myself, and I want people like you to understand that not everyone lives a muddle-headed life. If it is for a better future for everyone, I don't mind sacrificing my reputation and even my conscience.
We must also suppress or even kill people like you."
After finishing speaking, he no longer looked back, but slowly disappeared at the end of the tree-lined path.
Watching this being who was his opponent walk away, a special smile appeared on the long-silent face of the blond elf.
It's really exciting. It feels like ordinary life is interesting again.
The things the teachers taught in school were indeed too boring. Ah, I can finally understand why the villains in the stories and legends are always willing to show mercy at critical moments, because watching such opponents face the torture of ideals and morals,
It is indeed an extremely pleasant thing, haha.
Ahaha, I’m really looking forward to it. How will you refute me?
My old enemy, my rival, my best friend, my restlessness and sense of nothingness that has nowhere to go.
You have to live well and realize your dreams, hahaha...