Chapter 93

They were arranged to live in an ordinary house, but the interior furnishings were very comfortable, the beds were big and soft, and they slept comfortably.

I slept until the next morning.

Pangolin knocked on their door, and Lian Yun thought everyone was called together.

However, when she walked out of the cabin, she found that no one had gotten up yet. Only she and Lana were standing far away, facing each other in silence.

The pangolin waved at the two of them.

They were soon invited to the chief's house and sat on one side of the long table, opposite the chief.

His expression seemed a little serious, and Lian Yun couldn't help but straighten his expression: "What happened?"

They were the only two people who were woken up, it seemed that the situation was quite serious.

Ford pursed his lips, as if he was having trouble speaking. "It's true. This is difficult to explain. Perhaps you will find it a little strange."

He paused, as if thinking hard about organizing his words.

Finally, he turned around and called out to the door behind him: "Xiao Qi."

The door opened and a young orc woman walked out.

Her face had an anxious and awkward expression, and she was clutching the corner of her clothes nervously. Her two animal ears were round and furry, with round black spots on them.

It's a cheetah.

What surprised them the most was that this "Xiao Qi" also had green eyes, the same color as Lina's.

Seeing the look on Lian Yun's face, the leader knew they had reacted, and explained seriously, "Actually, there are very few orcs with green eyes like this. Most of them are mixed races, like Xiao Qi, who is a hybrid of cheetah and human."

“Actually, the moment I saw Lina, I had some guesses in my mind, but I didn’t dare to be unsure. It wasn’t until Xiao Qi hurried over to tell me her intuition that I realized that Lina was really…”

Here Ford stopped.

Lian Yun was stunned. She opened her task panel in disbelief.

What's going on?

The Racial Conflict quest clearly states that the mystery of Lina's origins is related to the southern Elven Forest, so how could it be on this grassland? And Lina does have healing powers...

Lian Yun couldn't help but ask if they had made a mistake, but suddenly, she was stunned.

Ford nodded heavily: "That's right."

He took a long breath, as if adjusting his mood.

Xiao Qi walked to the door, looked around, and closed the door silently.

Ford frowned and thought for a while before speaking: "This matter concerns the secret of our race. So I hope we can first know your intention of bringing Lina with you."

He could naturally see that everyone Lian Yun brought with him on this trip had a purpose.

Lanna and Luo, one has a physical BUFF and the other is a design genius. It goes without saying that they also have to go to the Elf Forest to heal their wounds.

Not to mention Yi Ke.

Even the old man who remained silent and covered his face with a cloak looked someone who should not be underestimated.

What about Lina?

A little girl with green eyes, what can she do?

Seeing how serious he was, Lian Yun seemed to realize that things were not as simple as he had imagined.

She and Lana looked at each other and decided to tell her the purpose of her trip.

"I'm sure your subordinates have already told you that our town is indeed unique."

Lian Yun decided to continue with the "God's words".

"Whether you believe it or not, I can only guarantee that my words are sincere."

"I received an oracle and was assigned various tasks. One of them was to find out Lina's life experience, and the clue was the Elf Forest, which was also the reason why I wanted to go to the Elf Forest in the first place."

"Although I don't know the consequences and effects of this, I believe that the explanation given by God must be of great significance. What do you think?"

"Is he...still a god?"

Ford seemed to be thinking about something. After a while, his voice became very soft and faint, as if he was lost in his memories.

"We orcs once believed in God. Do you know the Second Son of God? Our leader before him once bowed down at his feet. He led the orcs in wars, following him everywhere, even destroying the rare balance and friendship we had enjoyed with other races for years. We burned, killed, and looted, always obeying his orders."

"In that war, we followed the Son of God and destroyed not only this continent, but also many questions and divisions within the Orcs themselves. We lost many compatriots and our homeland was nearly destroyed. The poisonous fog of the elves spread to the edge of the forest, and we were forced to lose more territory. For a long time, the Orcs were forced to leave their homes and migrate to all corners of the continent."

Not long after that war, the second Son of God fell, and failed to fulfill his promise to the orcs - fairness and power.

Since then, most orcs have lost their faith in God.

“Even though I have respect for it, I no longer believe in it.”

Fude looked at Lianyun with a deep gaze, as if asking - Are you trustworthy?

Lian Yun restrained his expression and looked solemn.

She knew that the war was of great significance to every race. Just by listening to his description, she knew that even the orcs, who seemed to have all the power advantages, had experienced extremely painful experiences.

What can Lian Yun guarantee?

As someone currently bearing the so-called "oracle," she had witnessed the poverty and discrimination of this continent. Prejudice and stereotypes, carried along with the impressions of the previous generation, flowed into the blood of this generation, filled with accusations and dissatisfaction of various original sins.

But this generation has entered a new stage.

Their deep-seated yearning for freedom and equality is even stronger than the stereotypes of the previous generation, driving everyone to unconsciously put aside hatred and prejudice, and clamor to rush together to fight against injustice.

Lian Yun unexpectedly realized that he no longer just wanted to complete the task.

This world was far more real than she had imagined, and far more real than he had ever experienced. She knew she would never want to plunge such a world into painful conflict again because of her.

"If you want to ask what I can guarantee, I already said it yesterday. In fact, my town and I can bring a lot to the orcs. They currently come from my 'oracle', but one day, they will transcend this power."

From Lian Yun's eyes, Fude sensed an extremely firm power, small but shocking.

He could foresee that one day in the future, perhaps things would be just as the girl in front of him said?

He chuckled softly and continued, "In fact, we orcs rarely intermarry with humans, and our previous leader was extremely opposed to this practice. Over the years, there have only been two mixed-bloods born on the grasslands. One is Xiaoqi, who is a cheetah hybrid, and the other is her older sister, Mia, who grew up with her."

"My sister is a hybrid of a snow wolf and a human. Her hair is beautiful and snow-white, and her eyes are green like gemstones. She is very gentle and considerate." Xiao Qi's eyes were filled with tears and her voice was choked with sobs.

"We were only apart for a year. She disappeared for the entire year. We couldn't find her anywhere on the prairie. We thought a monster had killed her."

But a year later, Mia appeared again.

She came back from the direction of the Elf Forest, her snow-white hair braided into a beautiful style, and she wore an elaborately woven wreath on her head, decorated with flowers.

She said that it was in that forest that she met her true love.

Right in that forest.

Every detail of the past twenty years is still vivid in her mind. Xiao Qi slowly closed her eyes, suppressing her grief as she continued to recall: "A year later, her body gradually weakened, but her belly bulged. She said she was pregnant, with her lover."

"She wanted to leave with the child, but the previous leader wouldn't allow it, saying she was carrying a bastard. I was furious and wanted to take her away. But I didn't have the ability... I was too weak."

Hot tears flowed from the corners of her eyes and fell to the ground.

Xiao Qi's voice was filled with sorrow. "Sister said that it was her and her lover's child. He left her a way to avoid the poisonous fog, allowing her to enter and exit the forest. But he can only wait for her return."

"My sister begged me to take her with me, but I failed again and again. Finally, the leader forced us to separate."

Xiao Qi took a deep breath and said, "She had a difficult labor and gave birth to a baby girl, but she died."

After saying the last sentence, she could no longer hold back her tears.

Lian Yun's heart was about to be lifted up. She clenched her fists involuntarily and asked softly, "What about Mia's daughter?"

"She was taken away by the previous chief. I tried to save her, but was locked up. When I came out, the child was gone. I don't know where she was sent, but the chief's men said she was thrown to the edge of the forest and is in grave danger."

Xiao Qi raised her hand and wiped away her tears: "It's Lina, I won't mistake her, her eyes are exactly the same as my sister's. Although she and my sister have different personalities, I can tell from her eyes that she is living a happy life now. There is often a light in her eyes, just like the look my sister told me when she met her lover."

"So..." Lian Yun paused.

Lina is a hybrid of orc and elf.

The description of the mission "Racial Dispute" is correct, it does involve two races.

Ford's expression was cold. "Xiao Qi, Mia, and I grew up together. It was because of this incident that his actions caused dissatisfaction among many people. I led the resistance and eventually seized the position of leader."

"After inheriting the position of leader, I tried many ways to find her, but to no avail. I really thought she had..."

Lian Yun looked at Lana with a complicated expression. They both had a lot of thoughts in their minds but were speechless.

Should Lina know about this now?

This was his life story, and they had to tell her. But how should they tell her?

Seeing that they were silent, Xiao Qi couldn't wait to ask, "How did you meet Lina? How is she doing now? Has she... met her father?"

Sure enough, I asked the question.

Lian Yun looked at Xiao Qi and said, "Lina was picked up by a caravan from their village. Before their village was destroyed, she had always lived a happy life."

After coming to the small town, I can say that I was forced to grow up a lot.

Xiao Qi stuttered, already having a bad feeling: "What happened to the village?"

Lian Yun looked up at Ford's eyes and said softly, "It was a group of orc robbers. Probably under the instigation of some bad guys... they massacred their village. Their village chief, who is now my administrator, led some villagers to hide in the cellar and escaped."

There was a loud "bang" and the long table shook violently, causing all the cups on the table to fall over.

Xiao Qi stood opposite, furious: "How could there be such people?! How much suffering should Lina have to endure? Wait until I find them, and I'll tear them all down."

Xiao Qi gritted his teeth and wished he could dig deep into the ground to dig those people out right now.

Ford's expression grew even more serious. "How could such a thing happen? They definitely aren't from our grasslands. Many orcs have left over the years. Don't worry, I will get to the bottom of this matter, even if it means doing it for the sake of the tribe."

Over the years, he has long intended to gather the orcs together again, not only for the unity of the entire race, but also because many orcs have done illegal things in recent years, which has brought too much discredit to the orcs.

Now the issue is even more pressing.

"Since the chief is already planning to do it, I'm relieved. The answer to this matter concerns the rest of us villagers, who are still worried about it. As the lord of this town, I promised them that I would investigate thoroughly and seek justice for them. I'll trouble you."

"As for Lina's matter? Do you think it's better to explain her life story to her now, or wait until we return from the Elf Forest?"

Xiao Qi shook her head: "As long as Lina is safe and happy, I'm fine with anything. I'll do whatever you say."

She has persisted for so many years and finally met Sister Mia's daughter. She can wait.

Ford thought for a moment and said, "It's better to tell you now. After all, according to your plan, if you are able to enter the forest, you will definitely encounter elves. I think neither Lina nor we want her to miss the opportunity to recognize her biological father."

After hearing this, Xiao Qi nodded quickly: "Yes, the leader is right. Sister Mia said that her lover's personality is similar to hers. I believe what sister said. If he can recognize Lina, he will definitely cherish this child doubly."

Hearing this, Lian Yun nodded: "Okay! Let's talk about it now. They should be awake by now."

Ford stood up and knocked on the table twice. Pangolin outside the door immediately opened it: "Sir, are you finished talking?"

Ford nodded and said, "Please go and call them again."

After a while, the rest of the people gathered together. They saw Lian Yun, Lana and others had already been sitting here, and they couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, and there was also a strange sister who could not hide her excitement, Lina shuddered and said cautiously: "What's wrong?"

Lian Yun spoke gently, "This is what happened. The leader and this Sister Xiaoqi have told us about your life story. The following is about your secret. Do you want to listen to it alone?"

Lina was stunned.

She had thought about this day, but she didn't expect it to come so soon, and here.

She remembered her sister telling her that she would follow them to the Elf Forest, where she would find answers about her life story.

Not knowing how to respond, Lina scratched her head with a smile: "Isn't it a little early?"

Without anyone saying anything, she quickly straightened her expression, took a few deep breaths, and opened her eyes wide: "Really, sister? Do you really know my life story?"

She had thought about it and had doubted it since she was little, even though Uncle Garin had told her that they had saved him from the monster.

But like all orphans, Lina felt that she was the abandoned one.

Fortunately, in the village, no one will laugh at or mock themselves. People with the same background tend to help each other and love each other.

She lived happily all these years without knowing her own background, didn't she?

But when it suddenly became related to my background, I felt a little confused.

Sister Lian Yun told her that if she wanted to know about this matter, she could know it, and if she didn’t want to know, she could ignore it.

And what are you struggling with?

Lina bit her lower lip so hard that it turned pale, and tears glistened in her eyes.

Didn't she want to know? Really?

Lina couldn't convince herself.

The little girl finally raised her head and looked at Lian Yun with determination: "I want to know. Sister, let everyone listen with me. There is nothing to hide."

She is herself, no matter what her background is, it is impossible to change her current appearance.

It doesn’t matter whether she was abandoned or not, she now has a family, a partner, friends, and people who love her.

That's enough!

No one is not curious about the mysterious origin of life.

Lian Yun understood very well.

From the time a person first starts to speak to the time he truly begins to think about problems.

Children always ask adults questions: Where did I come from?

In Lian Yun's world, parents always find it difficult to tell the real scientific answers.

But for Lina, listening to the scientific origins might be much simpler than these stories.

Fude and Lianyun spoke calmly, and most of the time there were only their voices in the room. Xiaoqi also added from time to time, and time passed by minute by minute.

Lina looked dazed. She glanced at Lian Yun and then at the leader, and her gaze shifted to the enthusiastic Xiao Qi.

This is her aunt.

The love and eagerness in her eyes could not be faked.

Most of her additions to her own life story were memories of Mia.

Just as Xiaoqi could tell at a glance that she was Mia's child, Lina could also feel that the feelings her mother, whom she had never met, had for Xiaoqi also extended to her.

She was very kind to this aunt.

"So... my father is in the forest? He's an elf, right?" In the quiet room, only Lina's clear voice was asking softly.

"Yes." Xiao Qi said with a glint in his eyes: "I think he would be very happy to see you. But he can't leave the forest because he left this opportunity to Sister Mia."

Lina swallowed slowly, then asked very slowly: "So, I wasn't abandoned. Right?"

Xiao Qi's eyes suddenly filled with tears again: "Yes, Lina. You have never been abandoned. Whether it is your mother, me, or your father, we have never abandoned you. Every minute and every second you are away, we are desperately looking for you."

God knew that she was really about to lose hope, but she never gave up all these years.

Unexpectedly, Lina was actually standing in front of him now.

"If Sister Mia saw this...if she could wait until today...my Lina!" She walked around to Lina, hugged her tightly, and couldn't stop crying.

"Believe me, she would be so proud of you. You're so brave and you inherited her kindness. You're much better than the rest of us."

Lina quietly felt this sudden hug.

This hug was unlike any she had ever received before.

It was hot and heavy, with a strange feeling that left Lina speechless.

All the anxieties and doubts vanished in this hug.

Her mother was only one year older than Aunt Xiaoqi. It turned out that their embrace was so warm, something she had never experienced before.

But she knew that in fact, she had never lacked love in her life.

They are divided into fragments, but still keep me warm.

Lena gently closed her eyes and melted into the embrace.

Lian Yun and his companions looked at each other and quietly left the room.

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The author has something to say:

There have been so many things going on these days that the house is a bit messy.

The mood of this rookie author has also hit rock bottom, but don’t worry, the update volume will be made up soon.