It is a complete country.

A nation that is recognized by others must have a powerful military force to protect it.

Although the elves do indeed have the protection of nature, others dare not rashly take action and risk trouble.

However, if the population is weak, it will attract ridicule and mockery.

It makes people feel that they are just a group of weak elves protected by nature.

After all, swearing won't get you punished by the spirits of nature.

Therefore, the fifth-order Kokot is the most suitable.

Cocot floated above the clouds, and said to Victor with a hint of helplessness:

"Oh, right."

“Venia wants to establish diplomatic relations with the Empire and plans to start with trade.”

The elves have indeed been beautiful in the Elven Forest for thousands of years, but they have many wonderful things to offer.

It looked like fruit wine brewed by the feet of an elven girl.

Furthermore, the dew from the Elf Forest, rich in natural energy, can even be used as a blessing agent for forging materials, greatly enhancing the quality of weapons and armor.

And some naturally occurring spiritual fruits, which, when consumed, can prolong human life.

All of these things can be used for export trade.

"But you know, this is the first time we've established diplomatic relations in the name of our respective countries."

Cocotte shrugged, closed his eyes, and sighed.

As this was the elves' first time engaging in export trade, there were naturally many areas where they were not yet fully developed.

They need someone to personally guide them in their learning.

Victor, who has a close relationship with the Elf Queen, is their best choice.

"So, if your employee is in trouble, shouldn't you help them out?"

As Kokot spoke, he opened one eye and secretly peeked at Viktor.

He stood with his hands in his pockets, as if he had been expecting this, and slowly began to speak:

"Twenty percent."

"Goose?"

Koko was stunned and stood there blankly.

She seemed to have no idea what Victor was trying to do.

Then, Victor's voice continued:

"I can help you open up the market and guarantee you'll make a fortune."

"But the condition is that I take 20% of the profits."

Cocotte was confused; she didn't understand any of this, but she was still thinking.

Is 20% a lot?

It doesn't sound like that much.

The more she thought about it, the more confused she became, so she simply gave up, lay back, and stopped thinking.

Oh well, Viktor is the boss anyway, so the decision-making power belongs to him, no problem.

After brainstorming, Cocote nodded.

"Okay! I promise you!"

Viktor remained expressionless.

Fortunately, Cocot is the mascot of the Elven race, and he is also a powerful leader.

Otherwise, if she were in power, she could be easily fooled into selling out her entire tribe and then still having to count the money for the seller.

Victor raised another finger.

"Secondly, remember what I said before."

Cocotte was taken aback, listening to Victor's reminder:

"Don't forget, I need the elf."

"Oh, this."

Cocotte suddenly realized that she hadn't forgotten about it.

The reason Victor wanted to go to the Elf Forest himself was...

Ultimately, all they wanted was some elves to work at the Clavner manor.

It's called work, but it's really just for pleasure.

Because all they need is the natural energy produced by the elves through their happiness.

"..."

Wait a moment!

Cocotte then realized what was happening.

At first, Victor just wanted some elves to provide natural energy, that's right...

But how did things escalate to the burning of the Tree of Adriatic?

Just to capture a few elves as employees, and incidentally liberate the minds of the entire elf race?

this……

While Kokot was still in a daze, Victor put his hands in his pockets and looked at the sacred tree that stood there.

The tender green branches swayed in the sunlight, appearing slightly translucent.

The thick tree trunk was wrapped in slender vines, and green moss quietly absorbed the moist and refreshing air at the base of the trunk.

The enormous divine tree soared into the clouds, reaching into the azure sky.

Tiny specks of stardust were constantly shaken off the branches and fell towards the ground.

Viktor looked at the sacred tree and said calmly:

"I have also prepared the elf's dwelling."

"That tree?"

Koko's gaze was also drawn to the giant tree before him, which seemed to grow increasingly familiar.

It looks similar to the divine tree in the Elf Forest, only much smaller.

Moreover, the exceptionally rich natural energy emanating from the sacred tree made her feel particularly comfortable.

This is indeed a suitable place for elves to live.

Even Kokot, while gazing at the sacred tree, almost couldn't resist crawling inside and taking a nice nap.

She suppressed her urge to sleep and asked:

How did you do that?

Viktor didn't look at her; his eyes seemed to be fixed only on the towering sacred tree.

At that moment, his voice suddenly rang out:

"Don't you feel a sense of familiarity?"

Cocotte shook his head in bewilderment.

Viktor chuckled softly and, under Kokot's gaze, gently called out the name of the sacred tree.

“Yad”.

As if sensing something, the divine tree slowly lowered its branches, carrying silver stardust, as if bowing slightly to Victor.

Its enormous body completely blocked out the sun, casting a vast shadow over the earth.

Kokot looked at the slightly bowing sacred tree and opened his mouth:

"ah?"