Chapter 92 Observing the Dark Elves
However, before moving the fruit, a few things must be made clear.
[Oenomisis, do we need to do it a few days in advance? Or should we start tonight? How is the fruit purified? Is it suitable for transplantation? Will there be any side effects after transplanting it to the main trunk? Also, if we move the fruit, will the dark elf become more alert? Will it hinder my purification and transfer of the next fruit for you?]
He asked a series of questions, which made the mother tree silent for a long time.
"...My child...you are right to worry. We should really take a long-term view."
"Before, you were an intermediate magician, and it took you half a month to purify the fruit. Now that you are an advanced magician, you can purify it successfully in four days."
"The transplant process is simple. I will transfer the fruit directly through the root system, so it won't cause any damage. The only thing you need to pay attention to is that the fruit must be purified, otherwise the result will still be a dark elf cub."
"As for whether this will alert Efit? I think... this is inevitable..."
Shu Li's ears twitched and he frowned.
[You mean…it increases risk, making it like a one-time deal?]
Stealing a fruit will arouse the dark elf's vigilance, and it will be difficult for him to use the same trick again in the future.
The dark elf named Efit is a very meticulous guy. He works diligently and has sharp eyes. He can even find fruits growing in corners.
He and the mother tree worked hard for five years to hide a small fruit, but a heavy rain yesterday ruined all their efforts.
It’s really frustrating!
And, their target is not just this one fruit, but all fruits.
Having witnessed the cruelty and ruthlessness of the dark elves, Shu Li really doesn't want to see the newborn elf cubs go down an extreme path.
They should have been born in the Elf Kingdom, enjoying the love and care of their elders, growing up freely and happily, instead of struggling in the harsh environment of Vanaku, which is full of dark forces.
In order to purify the mother tree, Shu Li hid in a high place and occasionally saw dark elves passing by under the tree.
Those dark elves exuded a strong sense of hostility and blood. Just like Roald, who led pirates and necromancers to invade the fairy forest, it was obvious that they were not good people.
Efit was different.
The aura around him was relatively peaceful, without any sense of hostility or blood. If he changed his appearance, he would be no different from a white elf.
Of course, this is just the appearance that Shu Li saw. It is unknown what Ephesus's true character is like.
Disguise is also one of the specialties of dark elves.
"Sperien... we'll be fine if we're careful. It's normal for the fruit to die during gestation. Dark elves don't care if there's one more fruit or one less."
[No, Eunomia, I want to minimize the risk.]
An idea popped up in Shu Li's mind, but he quickly rejected it.
[We will observe for a few days and then take action when the opportunity arises.]
The fruit he had been purifying was something he was determined to obtain and he would never allow it to fall into the hands of the dark elves.
He wanted to see whether Efit hadn't reported it today or not in the future.
If it is the latter, it provides them with favorable conditions to "steal fruit".
"Okay."
Shu Li didn't waste any more time. Without even turning off the magic stone lamp, he quickly flew out of the window and plunged into the trunk of the mother tree.
In the room opposite the mother tree, the Elf King stood in front of the window, frowning slightly.
Shu Li appeared on the branch of the mother tree and immediately sought cover under the leaves.
It's a sunny day in Wanaku today.
A sunny day means the sun is shining brightly in the sky, the sun is scorching and it stings the skin.
Shu Li hid in the shade of the leaves, but still felt extremely stuffy. He took out his magic wand and skillfully cast a purification spell on the tree trunk.
After purifying five or six times in a row, he flew upwards along the branches and found the small fruit wrapped in leaves.
Seeing that there was still a thin film on the surface of the small fruit, Shu Li secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Little guy, you have to hold on for me."
It's almost done. In four days, we'll move it away. Given the current situation, we'll steal as many as we can.
Shu Li increased her strength to purify the small fruit, which became plumper, smoother, and more tender.
If this wasn't a fruit that could give birth to elf cubs, Shu Li would have been unable to resist taking a bite of it.
The goblin has no resistance to fruit.
After the purification was completed, Shu Li touched the little fruit. Instead of going back home after finishing the work as usual, he hid on another branch and carefully hid behind the leaves.
He was waiting for Efit.
The weather was hot, and after lying there for a while, he was sweating profusely and his mouth was dry. He simply couldn't imagine how the dark elves could endure such a bad environment.
Is it possible that Ang Orakiri, who rebelled against the Elf Kingdom ten thousand years ago, was mentally deficient to choose this place to settle down?
Even if you are a lackey of the Dark God, you have to work for the benefit of your own people, right?
There are also dark elf cubs.
If you think there are too many of them and don’t train them well, just give them back to the white elves!
The Elf Kingdom is rich in resources and has a vast territory. The elders cherish and protect the elf cubs and will not reject them no matter how many there are!
Every time a fairy cub comes to the Elf Kingdom, the elves are so excited that they want to rub each and every one of them.
If one day, the mother tree gave birth to a new elf cub, I wonder how it would be pampered.
Amidst the indignation, the waiting dark elf appeared.
Shu Li immediately retracted his scattered thoughts, concentrated his attention, and observed the dark elves under the tree attentively.
Perhaps because their bluish-gray skin easily absorbs solar heat, dark elves like to wear hooded cloaks, wrapping themselves tightly, leaving only a pair of dark red eyes exposed.
Efit is tall and thin, and his hooded cloak is of average quality. It must have been worn for a long time, and the bottom is badly worn.
He raised his head and counted the fruits diligently. After counting, he took out a notebook to record it and marked the growth time of each fruit.
After finishing the recording, he put away the notebook and pen and left without looking back.
Shu Li looked at his back, confused.
[Oenomisis, how many fruits did he record?]
'One hundred and twenty-one. He didn't include our little fruit in the list.'
There was a hint of joy in the mother tree's voice.
Shu Li seemed to be lost in thought.
Given Efit's meticulous character, how could he deliberately ignore the small fruit they had hidden?
If he and the mother tree do not transfer the small fruits, the small fruits will sooner or later become big fruits. The fruits will become larger and exposed.
There was an error in the quantity he reported. Isn’t he worried about getting in trouble with his boss?
In serious cases, you might lose your job.
Shu Li didn't want to be replaced by a dark elf who counted fruits.
Although Efit is very methodical, his working hours are fixed, which makes it convenient for him to purify the mother tree on time.
If we change to other dark elves, we have to figure out the pattern of their appearance, which is very troublesome.
After Efit walked away, Shuli asked the mother tree to continue monitoring his every move, then he crawled into the trunk and followed the time and space tunnel of the roots back to the courtyard of the elf cub.
He arrived half an hour later than usual, yawned repeatedly, rubbed his eyes, waved to the mother tree, staggered back to his room, washed up casually, and went to bed.
The Elf King, who was standing in front of the window in another room, relaxed his frown when he saw the little goblin return safely.
When the lights in the opposite room went out, he stood quietly for a while before turning and leaving.
Shu Li thought she was worried that Xiao Guozi would suffer from insomnia, but she didn't expect that the little boy would sleep until dawn as soon as he touched the bed.
He recovered his original strength, changed his body size, and began his day's study step by step.
For the next three days, he studied diligently during the day, and went to the dark elves' territory at night to purify the mother tree branches and small fruits, and then quietly observed Efit.
Based on the feedback he got from the mother tree, Efit did not count the small fruits for five consecutive days. After finishing the counting work, he hid in his room and immersed himself in the potion experiment.
He is a highly gifted pharmacist.
The prepared potion is in short supply among the dark elves.
In particular, there is a potion that can disguise one's appearance. After drinking it, it will change the skin color of the dark elves, making it easier for them to go out and do things.
Dark elves are not a popular race on the mainland.
As much as people admire white elves, they despise dark elves.
When dark elves travel across the continent, they don't want to be discriminated against and must disguise themselves to change their appearance.
Efit's potion gave them convenience.
After hearing the message from the Mother Tree, Shu Li suddenly realized why Ephite didn't have a strong aura of violence or a strong smell of blood. Because he didn't have to compete with other dark elves for resources, he relied on his own intelligence and talent to earn himself a rich fortune.
It can be seen that knowledge is power and wealth no matter where it is.
In addition to researching potions, Efit occasionally serves as a tutor to dark elf cubs, trying his best to provide them with good learning conditions.
Even though he was often mocked by other dark elves, he did not change his behavior.
The more Shu Li looked at him, the less he looked like a dark elf, and the thought in his mind grew stronger.
He hesitated whether to put the unrealistic idea into practice.
Why is it unrealistic?
Because the risk is too great, I might end up in crisis and not be able to return to the Elf Kingdom.
However, if successful, then stealing fruits will be easy from now on.
"What are you thinking about?"
Suddenly, the Elf King's gentle voice sounded in his ears. Shu Li came back to his senses and was surprised to find that he had been absent-minded during class.
"Yes...I'm sorry!" He stood up and bowed his head to the Elf King to admit his mistake.
The Elf King put down the book and patted his head. "Have you encountered any problems?"
"No..." Shu Li immediately denied it. However, when he looked up and met the Elf King's all-seeing green eyes, he hesitated for a moment and answered honestly, "Yes, I've encountered a big problem recently."
"Oh, tell me about it, perhaps I can give you some good advice." The Elf King said kindly.
Shu Li sat back in his chair, frowning in confusion. "That is...if taking a small risk could accomplish something that would benefit the country and the people, would you do it?"
The Elf King asked, "Will this so-called slight risk endanger your own life?"
Shu Li shook her head: "Maybe, maybe not."
As long as he was fast enough and could get into the space tunnel of the mother tree, he could escape. But it would be even more difficult to do it later.
The Elf King asked again, "What exactly do you mean by something that benefits the country and the people?"
Shu Li pursed his lips and said, "To continue the race!"
The Elf King looked at the serious expression on the ten-year-old's face and gave a positive answer. "If it were me, I would do it no matter the cost."
Shu Li's eyes widened slightly. "Even at the cost of my life?"
"Yes, even if it costs my life," the Elf King whispered. "I am the king, shouldering the heavy responsibility of the prosperity of my race. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will do my utmost."
Shu Li clenched his fists involuntarily. "Then I will..."
The Elf King reached out and touched his forehead. "You are still young and shouldn't bear such a heavy responsibility."
"But..." Shu Li opened his mouth but didn't say anything.
He had received so much help from the Elf King and wanted to help him relieve his worries. However, he had nothing of his own and there was really only so much he could do.
What's more, he is now a high-level magician and is no longer the little cub who was helpless against the dark elves.
Seeing the little guy looking at him stubbornly, the Elf King sighed faintly and pointed his slender fingers at the small flower crown on his head that had turned into a hairpin.
Shu Li raised her hand and touched the flower crown in confusion, seeming to understand but not quite.
What does Wang’s action mean?
At night, he lay on the bed reading a book, his mind still lingering on the day, and he would touch the hairpin on his head from time to time.
Suddenly, he jumped up and clapped his hands excitedly.
Yes!
The small corolla has the special function of summoning the king.
Wang pointed his finger at the small flower crown, implying that he could ask him for help if he encountered any difficulties.
In other words, he supports himself in doing what he wants to do.
Shu Li put away the book and left the room immediately to find the mother tree.
[Eumesis, I want to negotiate with Ephet!]
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