Chapter 038 Being Treated as a Child
The piano music suddenly stopped, the elves and fairies stopped dancing, and looked at the Elf King in surprise who had suddenly teleported.
The Elf King spread out his right hand, holding the unconscious goblin cub, and walked towards the throne.
Elsa and the other adult elves who were caring for the cub nervously squeezed to the front row. After watching the Elf King carefully place the cub on a padded high tray, they asked worriedly, "King, what happened to Sperion?"
The Elf King lightly touched the top of the cub's head with his fingers, and a faint golden light appeared. After a moment, he withdrew his hand. The cub's pale face had returned to rosy color, and the dull little wings were shining again.
"It's just that my consciousness was too deeply immersed in the illusion and my energy was over-expended. I'll be fine after a good night's sleep."
Upon hearing this, the adult goblins couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The cubs are the future of the entire clan, and nothing can happen to any of them.
Especially Sperien, who was stolen by the Sek'en bird and abandoned in the forest not long ago. He was finally found and we dare not let him get into trouble again.
But then again, the last time Leah played and sang "Song of Creation," Sperian saw the Temple of the Gods in a vision. This time, listening to the Elf King playing the harp resonated with his soul again, and he fell into a vision, so exhausted that he fainted.
The three little cubs, Discio, Angel and Budno, surrounded the high-legged plate, full of worry.
"King, how long will Sperian sleep?" Angel stared at the Elf King with his big amber eyes.
"Will he remain in a coma forever?" Discio asked with a frown.
"No~~~~ I still want to play with Sperian!" Budno choked.
The Elf King brought over a large plate of fruit, set it aside, and said gently to the three cubs, "He'll wake up when you finish this plate of fruit."
When Budno saw a plate full of fruits he had never seen before, he sucked his saliva and couldn't help but rush over to hug a fruit and take a bite.
Mmm~ so delicious!
After swallowing the fruit in his mouth, he called out to his friends, "Desio, Angel, come and eat with us!"
There is strength in numbers. Let's try to finish the fruit on the plate as quickly as possible so that Sperian can wake up earlier.
Discio and Angel hesitated for a moment and then joined in eating the fruit.
Although they were very full before, they fought for the boss.
The simple-minded cubs amused the fairies and elves around them.
Since Sperian was alright, they continued to enjoy themselves singing, dancing, eating, drinking and having fun.
For them, Midsummer is equivalent to the Chinese New Year. It should be a good day to relax and unwind. Apart from celebrations and sacrifices, it is also a leisurely vacation.
Ilio stood up and walked to the center of the hall. He picked up the golden harp that the Elf King had "abandoned" on the chair, plucked the strings casually, and sang new songs and poems.
It is a tradition to praise the gods with poetry during Midsummer.
From ancient times to the present day, the first song has always been played by the Elf King who holds the title of Son of Light to show respect to the gods.
Therefore, while the elves and goblins were enjoying the food, the Elf King, Fries Estelle, had to perform in public.
According to past custom, the Elf King needs to play at least three pieces of music.
But today was a special situation. After playing a song, he stayed on the throne, eating fruit gracefully while taking care of the fairy cub on the table.
Budno and the other three cubs had such full stomachs that they couldn't finish the whole plate of fruit.
In order to wake Sperian up earlier, they called their friends and summoned four or five hungry cubs to work together to eliminate Xiao Guoguo.
The Elf King looked at the cute cubs trying hard to eat and said with a smile, "Don't worry."
Dizio's cheeks were bulging with food, and he said vaguely, "No, I have to finish it quickly."
The Crystal Castle is so big, there are many places waiting for them to explore. The absence of the eldest brother is like having no backbone, and half of the fun is lost.
Thinking of this, the cubs ate even harder.
The Elf King took out a clean handkerchief, wiped his fingers, and then gently touched the golden-haired cub in the high-legged tray again.
After a while, the cub lying on the cushion finally moved.
Shu Li slowly woke up, opened his eyes, and looked around blankly.
The magnificent palace, the singing and dancing elves, the heavenly sound of the harp... Are you still trapped in an illusion?
He was startled and suddenly turned over and sat up. He moved too quickly, feeling dizzy and his body swaying from side to side. He was about to fall off the stilt platform when a warm hand supported him.
"careful."
A familiar voice sounded in his ears, and Shu Li subconsciously looked up and looked into a pair of deep green eyes.
ah?
Elf King!
Which period is the Elf King from?
Confused by the illusion, Shu Li couldn't figure out what was going on for a while and could only stare blankly.
"Sperian, are you awake?" Disio threw down the fruit in his hand and shouted with full energy.
"Great! Sperian is awake!" Angel spread his wings and flew towards the high-legged plate, hugged Shu Li and rubbed her hard.
Budno sat down on the table, looked at the half-eaten plate of fruit, and let out a long sigh.
Although the Guoguo was super delicious, he was too full and really couldn't eat any more.
The other cubs looked at the half-eaten fruit, then looked at the awakened Sperian, and rows of little question marks appeared on their little heads.
Didn't they say that Sperian would only wake up after eating the entire plate of fruit?
He has woken up before he even finished eating the fruit!
The cubs couldn't figure it out, so they put the problem behind them, cheered, and circled around the stilt plate.
When Shu Li saw the goblin cub, his dizzy mind finally cleared up.
Very good!
He left the illusion and returned to reality.
The Elf King I just saw was not the one in the illusion.
After comforting his friend, Shu Li looked at the Elf King and asked impatiently, "King... can the illusion travel through time and space?"
The Elf King frowned slightly, staring at the little cub kneeling on the high-legged tray. Instead of answering, he asked, "What did you see in the illusion?"
Shu Li nervously tugged at the hem of his robe with both hands and looked at the Elf King in confusion, as if trying to find something unusual on his beautiful face.
However, no.
The Elf King's face was calm and composed, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.
"In my fantasy, I saw a Midsummer's Day from a certain era. You and the elves were playing and singing poems to praise the gods."
After calming himself down, Shu Li decided to tell the truth in order to find out the truth.
He described his illusion to the Elf King in detail.
"...The God of Darkness suddenly appeared, speaking in a disgusting voice and making unpleasant remarks, constantly mocking and ridiculing you and the God of Light. Then, for some unknown reason, the entire illusion went dark..."
Shu Li rubbed his arms to smooth out the goose bumps.
He never knew that darkness could bring such a terrifying sense of oppression to people, detonating all the negative emotions in his body. He felt as if he was facing the end of the world and was suffocating. He instantly lost the desire to live.
If the Elf King of that period had not sent him back, he would probably still be trapped in darkness and self-pity, dominated by negative emotions, losing his mind and doing irreparable things.
After talking about the illusion, Shu Li looked up at the Elf King expectantly, waiting for his answer.
However, before the Elf King could speak, the cubs surrounding him started chattering.
"Wow, Sperian, your illusion is so magical. You saw the king and the gods twice!" Angel said in disbelief.
"The God of Darkness and the God of Light are brothers. Were they born from the same bud?" Budno asked naively.
"Stupid!" Dizio made a face at him, "Elsa said that only fairies are born from flower buds."
Budno was ridiculed and his round face turned red. He wanted to refute but didn't know where to start.
"Sperian, the king said you are a little bug!" Lois giggled.
Shu Li scratched his head and continued to stare at the Elf King.
The Elf King and the other cubs paused, and Fang said slowly, "What you saw in the illusion should be a scene from more than ten thousand years ago."
"One... more than ten thousand years ago?" Shu Li opened his mouth in shock, his eyes turning into mosquito coils.
This time span is quite long!
As a fairy cub who was only four months old, why did he see illusions from ancient times after listening to the elves' poems twice?
"That Midsummer's Day, the Dark God did visit the Crystal Castle in the Elf Kingdom." The Elf King looked at the cub's bright green eyes and said regretfully, "However, I didn't see any light spots or insects at that time."
"No?" Shu Li was incredulous. "So, I'm not in this illusion...traveling through time and space?"
He also thought that he had suddenly gained special abilities and could travel through time and space freely.
It turns out that everything was just my imagination!
He hung his head in disappointment.
Or... is there a possibility... that the Elf King has forgotten about it over time?
After all, he had almost forgotten what happened ten years ago. Moreover, as an elf from the Immortal Clan, how could he remember such trivial matters?
Shu Li suddenly raised his head and looked at the Elf King with bright eyes.
The Elf King picked up a strawberry-like fruit, stuffed it into his arms, and said softly, "Fill your stomach first."
"Oh——" Shu Li held the fruit and took a bite politely.
What's more, after experiencing the illusion, he was hungry again.
The Elf King's eyes were gentle. He gently rubbed the cub's head with his fingertips and said with lowered eyes, "Elves have excellent memories. They will never forget something that has left a deep impression on them."
Shu Li froze while chewing the fruit. After the Elf King's fingers moved away, he swallowed the fruit and asked, "But... why does the illusion feel so real to me?"
It's so real that even the touch is clear.
In the illusion, he buried his head in the Elf King's hair, rubbing and sticking to it, having a lot of fun.
The soft feeling of ice silk is so attractive that you can’t put it down.
Shu Li held the fruit in her arms, and her cheeks suddenly felt slightly hot.
He... seemed to have confessed all his stupid behavior when he was describing the illusion just now.
Sure enough, he caught a hint of smile in the Elf King's green eyes.
"Don't worry. Some things just take their course. There's no need to search for answers." The Elf King whispered, "When the time is right, everything will be solved."
is that so?
Shu Li blinked.
The Elf King meant that he should not delve into it too deeply. He would know whether it was a mule or a horse after taking it out for a walk.
After all, he was not a real cub, and he could hear that there was something else behind the Elf King's words, but the other party was unwilling to say it, and he could not force him.
Maybe they think he is too young!
It’s like when parents are discussing important matters and their children ask curiously, their parents often brush them off with a simple “It’s an adult matter, kids, don’t get involved” response.
As a fairy cub who is only four months old, he really shouldn't have too many worries.
The illusion is just an illusion, why bother to delve into it?
Shu Li glanced at the real cubs around him. After listening to his description of the scene in the illusion, they were amazed and had no other thoughts.
It would seem strange if I were to dig deeper into the matter.
Clenching his little fist, he said to the Elf King seriously: "I will work hard to grow up!"
When he grows up, learns skills, and becomes capable of standing on his own feet, I believe the Elf King will no longer treat him as a child.
The Elf King's eyes softened, and he nodded with a smile, "Okay."
Shu Li lowered his head and took a big bite of the fruit.
He has never been full!
He had only eaten half of the fruit when he suddenly encountered an illusion. When he woke up, the half fruit had disappeared.
--etc.
Is he overlooking an important point?
It seemed like he had died again in public?
Shu Li's face turned pale and blue, and he struggled internally for a long time before finally calming down.
If you experience social death so many times, you will become accustomed to it.
So, there is nothing to worry about.
It’s better to eat some fruit and fill your stomach first!
Shu Li held the fruit and ate it with relish.
The lunch ended successfully with Ilio's passionate playing.
The elves arranged accommodation for the goblins.
The Crystal Castle is very large, more than enough to accommodate tens of thousands of fairies.
Shu Li and other cubs were arranged in a courtyard full of childlike fun.
This used to be the residence of elf cubs. The rooms are small and not suitable for adult elves, but they are just right for elf cubs.
After Shu Li entered the room, she saw the soft big bed and happily jumped onto it and rolled around.
The bed should be more than one meter wide, not too spacious for a thumb-sized fairy cub to sleep on.
It feels like waking up from a 200-square-meter bed.
Dizio was assigned to the same room as him. After rolling around on the bed, he curiously flew to the window, looked at the scenery outside, and exclaimed in surprise: "Wow, what an ugly tree!"
Tree?
What tree can be described as ugly?
Shu Li flew to Discio and together with him, they leaned against the transparent crystal and looked at the big tree in the courtyard.
This big tree looks very strange. Its trunk is thick and regular hexagonal. Six branches grow upwards, and each branch has several twigs. The leaves are sparse, like a Mediterranean bald head, which looks very pitiful.
What kind of tree is this?
It was actually planted in the courtyard of the elf cub.
Aren’t you afraid of looking ugly to the children?
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