Even though they wanted to verify this, they ultimately had to put it on hold for some reason.
One reason was the elven elder who hurriedly opened the gate and rushed into the inner sanctum.
Seemingly terrified by the sudden disappearance of a large number of elves in the settlement, she sought the assistance of Sheng, whom she presumptuously considered to be the messenger of the World Tree. However, due to the unexpected closure of the gate and its inability to be opened, she was almost about to give up after repeated efforts. In the final push, she was not careful and the closure loosened, almost causing her to fall to the ground as the gate suddenly opened inward.
After finally being helped to steady himself by the other elves who rushed forward, he was immediately stunned when he looked up and saw the many missing brethren of his kind.
Then, I saw the white jade cup that had suddenly appeared between the three of us, and my jaw almost dropped to the ground.
"Holy Tree above! Thank you for sending your messenger to guide us through our confusion!"
The way he knelt down on the ground without saying a word was particularly frightening; it seemed like he was shortening his lifespan.
Thinking this, he took a half step back and tried to help the other person up, but the elven elder insisted on kneeling down properly, so he let him do it.
As the one receiving the thanks, the young man's handsome face flushed with embarrassment. Was it because an old man, who was more than five times his age, was kneeling before him? In any case, he didn't accept the thanks properly in the end, but instead timidly stepped aside amidst a chorus of well-meaning laughter. He even almost secretly hid behind me.
No way! I absolutely can't be made to look foolish at a time like this! Sword Demon was also looking impatient, clearly not going to offer any help. Maybe we should let Fei Fei, who knows nothing, take her place? But that won't work either; it would have a bad influence on the education of a child starting over.
In the end, they covered the children's curious eyes, quickly moved on from the chaos, and steadily moved on to the next step.
"However, it seems that nothing serious has happened?"
The elven elder, awkwardly rubbing his hands, cautiously observed our expressions.
Perhaps because of their contribution in helping to retrieve the Sacred Disc, their attitude became even more respectful than before, almost bowing their heads to their waists to look up at people. It was rather uncomfortable, unlike the other elves around us who were looking at us with curiosity and surprise.
"Initially, I wanted to inquire about the reason for the sudden mass disappearance of our fellow villagers, and then I wanted to check on the progress of your work... Now that both matters have been resolved smoothly, why don't you take a good rest, and we'll extend the invitation after we've prepared the banquet tonight?"
I glanced back at Sheng.
From the perspective of the elder in front of him, this is indeed a very normal decision.
Ultimately, although we were lured with the promise of "being able to hear the voice of the World Tree" to become its messengers, we are still outsiders. No matter how respectful they are to us, they are still just outsiders we have known for less than half a day. They are completely different from the elves and other members of our race. There are still outsiders with a history of kidnapping their own people, so we need to be wary and must not delve any further into their affairs.
However, we're not here to play house; we're here with a clear goal, heading straight for the finish line. Besides, we've only just unlocked the first stage of the mission so far. There are still many interconnected branches and collectible items to come, so how can we just casually play house with them?
Furthermore, don't forget, this is inside an underground city.
Even disregarding the ever-present dangers and the demons lurking in the shadows, the sheer number of colossal monsters lurking along the perimeter of the settlement, if they were to unite and launch an attack like a horde of beasts in reality, the very idea of defending against them without any solid cover would be nothing short of a pipe dream, let alone the number that could be killed.
Even if it's just for our own sake, we must finish this mission as soon as possible and breach the dungeon.
Moreover, even in the current situation, there are other things we can try to get involved in.
Amidst the curious gazes of the crowd, Sheng, possessing a unique beauty that blends the traits of a boy and a girl, gently curled the corners of her lips and raised her right hand.
With his gesture, a wisp of emerald hair floated gently from behind him, hovering in front of everyone's eyes. Soon, it began to twitch abnormally, rapidly stretching and thinning. At the same time, tiny transparent granules emerged from the surface of the root, and in a short time, they bloomed into snow-white velvet flowers.
"Elder, I would like to ask if you recognize this plant?"
Asking questions in a gentle tone, Sheng, who was becoming more and more skilled, began to use his charm to make others happy. His bright eyes stared straight into the eyes of the person being questioned, without the slightest wavering.
The elven elder, whose pupils were trembling violently, took a long time to stiffly and reluctantly pull his gaze away from Sheng's eyes. He then laboriously moved his gaze downwards, scrutinized the area for two seconds, and nodded slightly: "This is Mist Grass. It generally grows in damp places and has the ability to release a hazy white mist when it comes into contact with water. Within the settlement, a few are sometimes planted in a corner to avoid or escape some dangerous creatures that occasionally wander in..."
His tone softened, clearly sensing something amiss, and he asked more cautiously, "Could you tell me what happened? If so..."
"No, it's nothing."
She plucked a white velvet flower from the end of her hair and gently placed it near her upturned lips, her eyebrows curving into a smile: "I'm just a little curious, so I hope to see it for myself."
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