They work at sunrise and rest at sunset.
This is Old John and Ella's daily life since Xu Ling and the others left.
Every day, before the morning dew has completely evaporated in the sun, the two of them would diligently go to the fields to take care of the newly sprouted crops.
This is not only because Xu Ling entrusted them with the care of the farmland, but also because they essentially need these things as part of their daily necessities.
Although Xu Ling left behind plenty of food when she left, even the most abundant food will eventually run out.
Living off one's savings is definitely not an option!
Fortunately, old John and Ella weren't the kind of people who only saw what was in front of them. Although they hadn't worked for decades, it wasn't particularly difficult for them to get started.
Of course, it is also thanks to the fact that this farmland is different from ordinary farmland that their other labor needs have been greatly simplified.
However, despite the increased convenience, Old John and his wife were still extremely busy every day.
In addition, there was hardly any entertainment in the barren land, so as usual, Old John and his companions went to bed early after sunset.
Because of this, the two were unaware that as the night passed, another elf had appeared among them.
The next day, it was Thanos who was the first to discover the extra elf.
Thanks to the Moonlight Silver Wolf's keen sense of smell, Thanos detected a slightly unfamiliar scent as soon as he approached the Tree of Life.
Old John, Ella, and even the scent of Emerald—Thanos was all too familiar with them!
And now this aura...
It's not any of them at all!
There's a stranger!
The tail that had been raised immediately drooped down. Although Thanos maintained his sniffing posture, he was clearly on guard.
I never expected Thanos to react so quickly; this is completely unlike him!
Actually, when Fel left, Thanos was no different from before, or rather, he was still immersed in the joy of finally being free from anyone's control!
But as time went by, that carefree joy quickly faded away.
Because he was still young, John and Ella loved him dearly within their means.
He didn't have to work or worry about food shortages; all he needed to do every day was play happily.
No one blamed him, and no one demanded strict discipline from him all the time, but Thanos was not a heartless child; he saw the hard work of both Old John and his brother.
Two ordinary people with no special abilities, only their physical strength remaining, were working hard, while he...
After realizing this, Thanos began to slowly change.
Playfulness is a child's nature, but Thanos was no longer as addicted to games as before. He began to seriously put into practice everything that Fil had taught him, making good use of his innate talents and instincts.
It was the result of his relentless training these past few days that made him immediately alert to the presence of auras he had previously ignored.
However, despite noticing something amiss, he did not act rashly.
Fei'er once told him that when the enemy's strength is unclear, the first thing to do is to cautiously probe. If the opponent is weaker than you, then choose to kill them with one blow!
If the opponent is stronger than you... of course, escaping is the priority!
With his head down, Thanos twitched his nose slightly. After clearly sensing that the aura was getting stronger in the direction of the main trunk of the Tree of Life, he moved closer to the main trunk as if by accident.
As usual, Thanos rolled around on the spot, amusing himself.
Because he often did this when he was bored, no one noticed anything unusual. Even Emerald and Bilodis, who were whispering on the Tree of Life, took his actions as a matter of course, glancing at him casually without paying any attention.
The two didn't take it seriously, but at that moment, a huge uproar was brewing in Thanos's heart.
By rolling on the spot, Thanos drew closer and closer to the trunk of the Tree of Life. At the same time, as his angle of vision constantly changed, he was able to discreetly observe what was happening in the tree.
The lush green leaves provided ample shade, obscuring the view above the trees. Fortunately, this did not significantly affect Thanos, who could still see clearly through the gaps in the leaves.
But... what did he see?!
Thanos's face instantly showed obvious surprise.
Through the intertwined leaves, the silhouettes of two figures facing off could be discerned. Although Thanos and Emerald hadn't had much interaction, their accumulated time together allowed him to instantly recognize one of them as Emerald!
And the other person, with their pointed ears faintly visible...
W-How did an extra elf appear?!
At that moment, Thanos even forgot to roll over, lying on his back staring at the tree, slightly dazed.
So, that unfamiliar aura belongs to this newly appeared spirit?
His nose twitched violently twice more involuntarily, but the unfamiliar smell still lingered at the tip of his nose, even stronger than before.
Kelsanos found it rather strange.
Everyone has their own unique scent, but generally speaking, people of the same species tend to have somewhat similar scents.
Even between old John and Ella, there are only minor differences that distinguish them.
If it were an elf... he had a feeling this aura didn't belong to this newly appeared elf...
Just as he was filled with doubt, a sudden gust of wind swept by. His body moved faster than his brain, and Thanos immediately rolled to the side to dodge the attack.
With a dull thud, like a giant object crashing to the ground, Thanos, who had narrowly escaped death, steadied himself and glared at the source with piercing eyes.
But it really was a huge object that crashed to the ground. Where he had been standing there in shock, a huge, black bird-beast was now standing there, obediently folding its wings.
A strange yet familiar scent rushed into Thanos's nostrils. It was strange because it was the same scent of the intruder he had sensed, yet familiar because it lingered around his nose.
"It's you." Thanos was certain; it was indeed this bird-beast!
His body hair began to stand on end, making him appear instantly larger.
Thanos slowly lowered his body, watching the bird and beast before him with great vigilance.
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