Chapter 026 Resonant Sadness
Seleu had been on the run, wounded and wounded. Entering the Fairy Forest, his progress became even more difficult. Now, affected by the forest mist, he was forced to rest.
He was exhausted, thirsty, hungry, and tired, relying solely on his willpower to keep going. After he sat down, his body protested. He wanted to keep watch, to protect himself from the nocturnal monsters, but his eyelids couldn't keep them open and closed involuntarily.
He told himself to just take a nap and wake up immediately after.
Once the mind relaxes, the whole person loses consciousness instantly.
It seemed like a long time had passed, yet it was only a moment. He suddenly woke up with an inexplicable panic in his heart, and subconsciously looked at the magic instructor beside him.
It was too dark and he couldn't see Harris's face.
After hesitating for a moment, Seleu chanted a spell, used his remaining magic power, and waited for a long time. A small flame condensed in the air. With the faint light of the flame, he carefully looked at the people around him.
The emaciated magic instructor leaned quietly against a tree trunk, his robe tattered and bloodstained. His usually meticulously groomed hair was now disheveled. His once handsome face was now gaunt, his eyes sunken, his cheekbones prominent, his chin covered in stubble, and his cheeks pale and bloodless.
Seryu gritted his teeth, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart.
If Harris had not protected himself, he would not have become a wanted criminal, let alone ended up in such a miserable situation where even his life was in danger.
It was he who implicated Harris.
Seleu took off his slightly torn cloak and covered the magic instructor with it.
Suddenly, he stopped and stared at the man's chest in a daze.
There—not a single ups and downs.
Seleu's eyes widened in disbelief, and he stretched out his trembling finger and placed it under Harris's nose.
——No breathing.
Harris...dead?
The flames suspended in the air suddenly went out, and endless sadness surged in Seleu's chest. He didn't care about attracting monsters and burst into tears.
"Harris—Harris—don't die—"
The fourteen-year-old prince threw himself into the arms of his magic mentor in panic, his thin shoulders shaking violently, and the negative emotions that had been suppressed for more than a year burst out completely.
In the bird's nest on the tree, more than 20 meters away, Shu Li was held by the wings of the big fat bird. Listening to the boy's heart-wrenching cry, he frowned slightly.
Only when a loved one passes away will one utter such sorrowful cries, which are heartbreaking.
Shu Li scratched his ears and tried to peek under the tree to see what was going on, but was stopped by the fat bird. He lay helplessly in the bird's nest, listening to the boy's sobs getting sadder and sadder.
When he was still in the gestation room, he had heard Sit mention that there was fog outside the forest. Foreign intruders who inhaled the fog would often fall into illusions and magnify the evil in their hearts. Those who could not withstand the test would mostly lose their minds, kill each other, and die.
The reason why Shu Li wanted to take a look was because he was curious about what race the outsider under the tree belonged to and why he dared to enter the fairy forest even though he knew there was danger.
Now she is crying so heartbrokenly, it is obvious that her relative or friend who was traveling with her has had an accident.
Moreover, the crying person is in the voice changing period and should be young. He must be very confused and distraught after the sudden death of his loved one.
"I... I'll just take a look." Shu Li said in a low voice to the big fat bird.
"Gu!" The big fat bird held him tighter.
Can't even look at it.
Anyone who enters the forest is not a good person, especially humans. Those who dare to enter the forest are basically hunting goblins.
The big fat bird has lived in the forest for hundreds of years. He has seen all kinds of outsiders and is very familiar with their methods.
The goblin cub in the den was clearly alone, without the protection of an adult goblin, making it the hunter's first choice target.
Since he was staying in the bird's nest and giving it delicious fruits, the bird had an obligation to protect him.
The big fat bird was determined not to allow the fairy cubs to be hunted by humans because of their excessive curiosity.
Human beings are the most insidious and cunning, and often use despicable means to deceive other simple and kind races.
For example, some simple-minded high-level monsters were deceived by humans and willingly signed a master-servant contract, thus losing their freedom and being enslaved to death.
The fat bird knew without even looking that the people crying under the tree were humans.
As a human being, you have to be on guard.
Shu Li was very grateful to the fat bird for protecting him.
In fact, he knew in his heart that he was no longer a human being, but just a weak fairy cub with no means of self-protection. It would be very dangerous for him to rashly come into contact with strange intruders.
He covered his ears, huddled under the wings of the big fat bird, and tried to force himself to continue sleeping.
I have to get up early and travel tomorrow, so I must get enough rest.
As for the boy crying under the tree, I'm sorry. I hope he can accept the loss and leave the forest safely.
Shu Li sighed and closed her eyes against the little bird.
I have to say, the little birds have really good sleep quality!
Even with such loud cries, they were not woken up. They all slept soundly without being disturbed.
On the other hand, Shu Li tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
Sadness is contagious. The boy's crying kept lingering in his ears, evoking the emotions hidden deep in his heart.
Shu Li is not a sentimental person. She grew up in love and has an optimistic and positive personality. Even when encountering changes, she quickly adjusts her mentality, comforts herself in a unique way, and tries to adapt to the new environment.
During this period, he studied the Elvish language diligently. His days were busy and fulfilling, and he almost ignored the anxiety and longing in his heart.
Listening to the boy's cries, he couldn't help but think of his family.
What happened to his original body after he traveled through time?
Can a body without a soul still be alive?
When his family learned that he had an accident, would they be as heartbroken as the boy under the tree?
Do I still have a chance to go back?
How long will it take before I can go back?
After you return, will your family still be alive?
Is he really the hero who saves the other world?
What happens if it fails?
…
Unanswerable questions came one after another, making him sad, his eyes sore and he couldn't stop crying.
The big fat bird felt its wings were a little wet and lowered its head in confusion.
Is the little cub crying? Is he homesick?
If he asked, he might be able to help send him back to the sacred tree.
The big fat bird who became a mother couldn't help but overflow with maternal love.
Seleu had no idea that on a branch more than 20 meters high, there was a tiny fairy cub whose cry resonated with him.
He was immersed in grief, crying uncontrollably and feeling full of regret.
If I hadn't been so willful as to enter the Fairy Forest, would Harris not have died?
If he had surrendered obediently and allowed the usurper to slaughter him, wouldn't so many people have died?
Now even Harris has left him and he is alone, what is left?
"Harris... wuwuwu... Harris... I'm sorry..."
He grabbed the magic mentor's collar and apologized repeatedly.
"Ahem...Prince...don't cry...it will attract monsters..." A weak voice sounded, and Seleu suddenly stopped crying and looked up in disbelief.
"Ha... Harris... you're not dead!" he asked in surprise, but tears were streaming down his face.
Harris gasped, struggling to raise his hand to touch the boy's tear-stained face. "I seem to have...seen the god of death...but I couldn't let go of the prince, so I didn't follow...death."
Seryu knelt before him, crying and laughing. "Thank...thank you for coming back!"
Harris coughed several times and said warily, "Prince, we need to...change places."
"Why?" Seleu was puzzled.
Harris grasped the magic wand beside him, propped up his weak body and stood up. Looking at the dark and gloomy forest, he said solemnly, "They... are chasing us."
"They?" Seleu was stunned, gritting his teeth, with deep hatred in his eyes.
They have already fled into the Fairy Forest, why don't those cruel guys give up chasing them?
Seleu supported Harris, suppressed his hatred, and prepared to leave.
Suddenly, a sharp whistling sound was heard, and a terrible pressure surged from all directions, making people shudder.
They are surrounded!
Shu Li was just crying with grief when the boy under the tree stopped crying abruptly. Then, he called out in surprise, one sentence after another in an unfamiliar language.
He wiped his face and poked his head out from under the wings of the big fat bird in confusion.
What happened?
Why did the young man suddenly become happy again? Could it be that his relatives were not dead?
That's great.
Shu Li wiped the tears from her face, calmed down, and felt a little embarrassed.
It’s better to go to bed quickly!
Shu Li rubbed the soft and warm belly of the bird, leaned against the little bird, and closed her eyes with peace of mind.
Suddenly, the sound of hurried horse hooves broke the silence of the night.
"Da Da - Da Da -"
A blinding fire erupted from around the tree, illuminating the dark forest.
Shu Li was startled and poked his head out of the bird's belly. Without looking down, he could clearly see a row of knights in black armor. These black knights, holding torches in one hand and long swords in the other, surrounded the tree where he was standing with great momentum.
The big fat bird quickly pushed the goblin cub back into the nest.
This time, it didn't dare make any sound.
A thick and evil aura of death permeated the forest arrogantly, and all intelligent monsters and animals instinctively fled.
The tree where the big fat bird was located was at the center of the aura of death. There were little birds and fairy cubs in the nest. It could not move and had no choice but to spread its wings and be in a protective state.
Shu Li and the awakened little birds huddled under the belly of the fat bird and shivered.
This horrible aura of death is pervasive, seeping into one's bones, causing fear and despair to rise from the bottom of one's heart.
He suddenly realized that this world was more terrifying than he had imagined.
Like Shuli, Seleuin trembled with fear beneath the tree. This familiar aura of death had been chasing him for an entire year, from east to west, without stopping.
Those who protected him fell one by one, and now it was finally his turn.
"Harris... leave me alone..."
Too many people have died for him. Today, he doesn't want to escape anymore.
Even if you are unwilling, there is nothing you can do.
He drew the sword from his waist and pointed it at the approaching black knight, ready to attack.
However, Harris was quicker than him.
The thin body moved in front of him, raised the magic wand, and chanted the spell: "Great Wind God Wentis Inol, please grant me divine power. With the strongest power, I will destroy these evil enemies from hell——"
Several tornadoes appeared out of nowhere and rushed towards the Black Knight fiercely. Wherever they passed, they destroyed everything in their path. Bushes and weeds were uprooted and swept into the eye of the storm, where they were torn into pieces in an instant.
Shu Li was terrified. The tornado attacked indiscriminately, shaking the branches and making the bird's nest built between the branches precarious.
Oh no!
They became the center of the battlefield.
The big fat bird was not of a high level and did not have the defensive barrier of the magic snake, so it could only spread its wings and protect the bird's nest and its cubs.
Shu Li was extremely nervous, but secretly glad that he was staying in a bird's nest.
If you were sleeping in the grass or flowers, you would have been torn into powder by the tornado.
What a terrifying and powerful magic!
This is not a drill, this is not a drill, this is not a drill!
This is a real battle!
The kind that can kill people!
However, the more terrifying thing is yet to come.
The black knights surrounding them ignored the tornado. Like puppets, they all raised their swords and swung them down heavily.
The sword energy was as powerful as a bamboo that could break through anything, easily cutting through all the tornadoes. The sword energy was so overbearing that it showed no sign of weakening as it fiercely chopped towards Harris and Seleu, inevitably affecting the big tree behind them.
“Crack, crack—”
All the branches and leaves that were swept by the sword energy broke and fell down with a crackling sound.
Although the location of the bird's nest is temporarily safe, it is in danger from falling branches and leaves.
Shu Li's mood turned from fear to anger.
Just fight, why hurt innocent people?
Aren’t the lives of flowers, plants and trees lives?
What’s more, there are many small animals living in the trees!
"Coo-coo--" The big fat bird comforted the anxious little bird and fairy cub.
Harris struggled to activate his defensive shield and resist a wave of sword energy.
"Bang--"
The defensive shield was shattered by the sword energy, and he quickly turned around, hugged Seleu, and used his body as a meat shield.
After several muffled groans, blood spurted out of his mouth, and countless wounds appeared all over his body. He instantly became a bloody man.
Seryu's pupils contracted, and he whispered tremblingly: "Enough, enough! Harris... stop protecting me!"
Harris couldn't stand up and slid down. He apologized while spitting out blood: "I'm sorry... Prince... I may have to... go first..."
"Harris..." Seleu hugged him weakly, tears streaming down his face, and watched the magic mentor lower his head.
He looked up, glared angrily at the approaching black knight, let go of Harris, raised his sword, and let out a hysterical cry.
“Ah ...
The young man rushed towards the Black Knight recklessly like a moth to a flame.
The leading black knight sneered and raised his sword. In the light of the fire, the blade was crimson and emitted a thick black aura.
When the black knight swung his sword, black air left the blade along with the sword energy and pounced on the young man who was rushing towards him.
Shu Li clung to the edge of the nest and gasped. The young man flew backward like a kite with a broken string, a long streak of blood splattering from his chest. He then slammed heavily into the tree trunk, causing it to vibrate and the branches to sway, tilting the already tilted nest even further.
The boy fell to the ground, motionless.
The leading black knight drove a heavily armored horse and walked slowly to the tree. He looked at the boy on the ground with contempt. His sword hung down, with the sharp blade against the boy's back. Just a slight poke would be enough to pierce the boy's heart.
The black knight raised his sword high and was about to stab it when, with a "bang", a "hidden weapon" hit his helmet.
He stopped and looked down in disbelief, only to find that the hidden weapon that attacked him was actually half a fruit?
The Black Knight quickly raised his head, his cold and sinister eyes sweeping towards the tall branches.
Shu Li withdrew his hands that were trying to save the fruit in surprise.
It’s over! It’s over! How unlucky I am!
The bird's nest was tilted too much, and the fat bird pecked at half of the fruit. As luck would have it, it fell down and hit the black knight below!
It's really unexpected!
He held his breath and huddled himself as close to the bird's belly as possible, huddling together with the baby birds.
The Black Knight vaguely saw a flash of fluorescence, examined it for a moment, and raised his sword again.
This time, his target was the upper branch.
The breath of death surged out, and the big fat bird's eyes were solemn. For the sake of its cubs, it was mentally prepared to fight to the death with the Black Knight.
For the first time, Shu Li deeply felt that death was so close to him.
Even after being hit by a book and traveling to another world, he had never experienced the horror of death.
But at this moment, being pointed at by a sword by this knight in black armor, he felt cold all over, as if even his soul was frozen, and he was trembling with fear.
Gods, no matter who it is, please save him and the big fat bird's family!
What about the forest mist?
Why are these Black Knights unaffected?
Perhaps his prayers worked, but the fog that was blown away by the tornado condensed again, covering the entire tree, and then spread outward, reducing visibility to a minimum.
Surrounded by fog, the black knight waved his torch in an attempt to disperse the mist.
However, the more they pushed away, the thicker the fog became, seeping into the visors of their helmets.
The black knight, who had inhaled the mist, gradually lost consciousness and began to see hallucinations. Countless souls who had been brutally killed by them turned into evil spirits and rushed towards him one after another.
“Ahhhhhhhhh—”
Several black knights fell from their horses and rolled on the ground, some of them wielding their swords and slashing and killing indiscriminately.
The leading black knight was the only one who remained clear-headed. Upon hearing the screams of the other knights, he shouted, "It's an illusion! Everything is an illusion! This is nothing more than a crude trick of the Elf King!"
"Yeah?"
A deep male voice suddenly sounded in the fog.
The Black Knight leader's body trembled, and he looked straight ahead in disbelief.
The fog seemed to be controlled by someone, coming and going quickly, disappearing without a trace. The bright full moon had appeared from behind the dark clouds at some point, and its light, brighter than usual, poured into the forest like a spring, dyeing the trees silver-white.
A young male elf, gracefully seated on the back of a pure white unicorn, slowly emerged from the woods. He possessed the world's most dazzling golden hair, the most beautiful facial features, and a temperament purer than the moonlight.
When those emerald green eyes looked over, the whole world was eclipsed.
He is... the legendary Son of Light who participated in the War of the Gods and the Elf King who sealed off the Fairy Forest!
The Black Knight leader's mind went blank, and his neck suddenly felt cold. The next second, his helmeted head fell off his neck and landed bloody on the grass.
A ball of black gas quickly rushed out from the bleeding broken neck, but before it could escape, a flash of golden light passed by, and the black gas disappeared.
With the death of the leader of the black knights, the necks of the other black knights were broken one after another, and their heads fell to the ground. The black air that tried to escape could not escape the destruction of the golden light.
When the Black Knights were annihilated, the aura of death that permeated the forest vanished.
The Elf King rode his unicorn to a large tree with many broken branches. He looked up at the tall branches, extended his hand, and said gently, "Sperien, I'm here to take you home."
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