Finally, the young man knelt down by the lake. The brilliant full moon was reflected on the lake, and he saw his own reflection in the water.

So disappointing.

He can no longer be what he once expected to be.

Tears of weakness fell into the lake, disgusting and so ugly.

He plunged his hands into the water and struck it, trying to crush the disappointing, ugly form.

Then it sank into the water and merged with the ugly appearance.

I am you, this is what you look like, the dark shadow said so. He stood up from the lake, no longer looking like a young boy.

Unable to go back to the past, he could only forget what his hometown looked like. The black wolf walked alone into the dark night.

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"Your Highness, Jalan."

Jelan was awakened by a gentle shaking and questioning. When he opened his eyes, it was already late at night.

The goblin had long since disappeared, the air was filled with the chirping of insects, the sky was filled with bright stars, and the cold lake surface was rippling slightly in the night breeze.

"Your Highness, you slept for a long time after listening to the fairy's poem." Several White Lion Knights whispered, explaining why they disturbed the lord's sleep.

"Yeah, I understand."

Jelann stood up without blaming anyone or telling what he had dreamed.

He slowly walked to the lake and put his hand into the water.

It was an autumn night, and the lake water was cool and icy. The water flowed out from between my fingers and made a clear sound when it fell into the water.

The eldest son of the griffin looked at himself in the lake quietly for a long time before he stood up again and turned to leave.

The night was quiet, and the light of torches illuminated the path in the woods. Several knights and elven inspectors walked quietly behind him, following the Son of the Griffin back.

When he reached the flower crown, he turned back again and looked at the lake that was no longer visible under the night sky.

"How many fairies are there in the forest? Are they only these by the lake?" the eldest griffin son suddenly asked.

After a moment's thought, the accompanying Elf Inspector replied, "There are probably around 300-400 of them, scattered all over the place."

"Can I visit these fairies separately? I mean, can I listen to the songs sung by different fairies?"

"Yes, but you need our company, and you cannot leave the Emerald Court."

"I understand." After receiving a satisfactory answer, Jelann walked into the house.

Perhaps, the next year will not be a boring life.

And it's time to redefine my direction.

Son of the Griffin, Son of the Griffin, besides this identity, what else can I become? It's really exciting.

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Guess the future direction of Jelann. Also, the witch who helped Roland that day will reveal it tomorrow. 00/~

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