Thinking about it slowly, this method seems to be the least severe solution. It is also thanks to the peaceful inertia passed down from the forest elves that it can be achieved. Otherwise, one party can regret it at will afterwards, and such a proposal will not be discussed at all.
It seems this is the best choice.
There was a whisper of discussion in the hall, and finally both sides seemed to agree to the proposal.
"So how will this competition unfold? I don't believe in resolving it solely through combat. Personal strength doesn't necessarily represent wisdom or correctness, and we elves don't approve of barbaric beings who only know how to fight."
"Then let's each set five tests. The side that solves the most will win."
"Perhaps fighting is also necessary. Although it's not everything, strong strength is still indispensable."
"Let's make the final test a battle. Perhaps only in this way can we convince others."
"Exactly five events, which seems pretty good, but only one person from each side in each match? That seems a bit thin."
"Then we'll have three people from each match. In addition, the other neutral parties can also send three people, for a total of nine people."
"Whichever side wins will be considered a game, and the system will be best-of-five."
"What if the neutral party wins?"
"Then he must choose a side to support after the competition, or abstain."
"It always feels a little disrespectful. Are we going to use this kind of test or competition to determine the future of our race?"
"Yes, it's just like a child's game, but sometimes adults' methods can be too cruel. Do you really want to see the forest dyed red with blood?"
"No, that scenario is exactly what we are trying to avoid, or rather, we oppose each other because we don't want to see such a future."
"I think anyone who has ever left the forest has witnessed the civil strife in the human empire over the years. I really don't want to go down this path unless it's absolutely necessary."
"Once differences exist, they cannot be easily resolved. If you want the other party to give in or admit something, then offer something that will silence them."
"If this is the best answer... then okay, 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 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 the past few days. Everywhere was filled with scenes of elves discussing. Many elves even began to rush to the central Emerald Garden overnight to watch this grand showdown.
This was the first time that major changes and debates had occurred within the forest elves since hundreds of years of peace and stability. Issues that had not been taken seriously in the past began to be frequently discussed.
In the "Ivy-Entangled Cage School" in the river bend town, two students met in the evening sunset and continued the argument in the classroom during the day.
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As time passed, and it got dark, the two had to go back separately, and the argument finally stopped.
"You are wrong." One of the emerald-haired elf boys held a book and looked quietly at the boy in front of him who was the same age as him.
"Oh, so what? I like it this way. Do you want to overwhelm me with your so-called correctness?" The blond elf spread his hands, making an expression of disregard and mockery.
"No, I'm just pointing out that your behavior is very bad." The emerald-haired elf lowered his head.
"I don't want to say that people must do the right thing, because I acknowledge that I, as a finite being, cannot know what is absolutely right."
"But at least, I still think that maybe it would be better if I could get a little better." He slowly raised his head and looked directly at the opponent who was arguing with him again.
"So, I hate people like you who self-righteously deny everything, belittle everything, and shatter everything others have carefully constructed, then say such willful words as "what I think is right is right and no one else can interfere."
"Do you really have any ideas or concepts? No, you have nothing. You are just obsessed with the pleasure of torturing other people's fantasies."
"The pitiful thing is that you don't even have any illusions, no expectations, and are just an empty shell relying on the dreams of bullying others to gain a despicable pleasure."
"It's easy to criticize others, to laugh at others, to blame others, to deny others. It's so easy and frustrating. It takes the moral high ground, mocking the hard work of others without respect. If you were in the same situation, would you really do better than others?"
"I admit that you are right, but I am just me, not you, nor him. I have no obligation, no need, and 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 restrained and boring." The blond elf boy also looked straighter. He turned his eyes and squinted at the opponent in front of him. His brown-gold pupils 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 companions in this world, then we are natural enemies, haha." The blond elf laughed inexplicably, as if feeling a special kind of pleasure.
"I think so." The emerald-haired elf stood in the shadows, looking at the opponent dyed by the sunset.
"So, what are you going to do? Kill me? That would mean you'd be abandoning the beautiful future you'd envisioned in your mind. That's pretty awkward, isn't it? Haha."
"No, but I will not give up and continue to refute you." The emerald-haired elf turned around and prepared to leave.
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