Then, they fell into a deep silence again.
As if sensing something, Kaio dared not look Yu Ling in the eye. He lowered his head and fell into silence as well.
Cecil was the only one with mixed feelings. He hadn't yet confirmed whether the monster that had been driven away was truly dead. He wanted to chase after it immediately, but he was worried about the two elves who seemed to be in rather abnormal states, so he could only continue to wait.
Soon, under the astonished gazes of two pairs of eyes, Yu Ling, this exquisite elf who had shed her disguise and was breathtakingly beautiful, radiated a soft golden light from within, holy and warm. Her long hair, which had been tainted by the dark elf, was also dyed a dazzling golden color again.
The proud, noble, exquisite, and beautiful elf prince has returned.
Bathed in the light of the transformation effect, Cecil and Kaio felt a warm sensation throughout their bodies, and the injuries they had sustained in the battle began to heal themselves.
With Yu Ling taking special care of him, the poison in his body was quickly dispelled, and he returned to normal. Looking at Yu Ling, who had clearly 'regained her memory,' he wanted to say something, but he was too timid to open his mouth.
Yu Ling deliberately ignored him, gave Cecil an elegant nod, and said, "Human, that magical beast has been enchanted by me and its lifespan is almost over. You can use this precious time to help your past self."
"You are... the prince of the Elf Kingdom?" Cecil, as expected of the protagonist, recognized Yu Ling's identity simply by her appearance and special effects. "Yes, Your Highness, thank you for your help."
"No need."
Yu Ling adopted a serious demeanor, clearly indicating that she had some history with Kaio, and said in a deliberately profound tone,
“This elf does not belong to the elf kingdom, so I will not travel with you.”
Task accomplished: Entrusting my eldest son with good care √
"Uh... okay, do you know how to get back?"
This was the first time Cecil had ever been involved in gossip about the elves, and being naturally curious, he didn't refuse and acquiesced to Yu Ling's decision to have Kaio follow him.
However, he himself was unsure how long 'that price' would allow them to stay, and he didn't have a way to contact the Elf Prince like he did with the other team members. It wouldn't be good to leave this noble Elf Prince behind on the way back.
"This is a secret of the Elven race. You can leave now and don't worry about me."
Yu Ling spoke in a mysterious tone, and after finishing, she ignored Kai Ao and left. However, her trembling shoulders still revealed her fragility, which made Kai Ao, who had once planned to use Yu Ling to regain his memories and take revenge on her, feel heartbroken and on the verge of breaking.
This isn't just torturing the elves, it's torturing myself! It hurts, it hurts so much. My obedient, sweet, cute, beautiful, and caring elf brother, who used to follow me around and even mustered the courage to protect me in times of crisis, is gone.
Only Cecil, the youngest in every sense of the game, took on the role of patriarch and pulled the dark elf, who was immersed in grief, away with him.
...on the other side.
After Yu Ling and Kaio parted ways, she felt incredibly refreshed. Although she could get along with that black elf who felt indebted to her and spoiled her mindlessly, there was still a risk that this guy might disrupt the side quests. She couldn't just keep playing house with him forever, could she?
Having grown tired of role-playing games, it was time to get down to some quests. Yu Ling didn't just wander around aimlessly; the moment she left, she used her superhuman speed to traverse mountains and valleys, speeding all the way back to the Elf Kingdom's territory—much faster than when Kaio had taken her.
—Within the Kingdom of the Elves—
Two identical elves stared at each other, both captivated by the other's beauty, showering each other with compliments as if they were free (P: just pure narcissism).
However, Yu Ling also confirmed it herself: the one opposite her was definitely the original owner in person. Tsk tsk, the time judgment in this fairy tale world is quite interesting. It really does preserve the original owner's soul.
"You...you are me from the future?" The Elf Prince's breathtakingly beautiful face drew closer to Yu Ling, scrutinizing her closely with a mixture of nervousness and joy. "I seem to be even more beautiful in the future. This is truly something to be happy about!"
There is something indescribable called temperament. Even though it's the same face, after Yu Ling's soul was replaced, she gained the majesty of a strong person, the composure that comes with the passage of time, and an inner beauty supported by wisdom, experience, ability, and other talents. Of course, she is much more beautiful than the innocent elf who was born noble.
But...
Yu Ling really likes his type.
Oh, the most beautiful elven prince! And the best part is, he looks exactly like me!
This wasn't achieved through magical transformation; it's the real deal, absolutely identical, down to the last strand of hair.
Yu Ling: From the first moment I saw you, I knew I was going to be your friend!
The existence of the two elven princes spread throughout the elven kingdom. Of course, if they traveled through time again later, this illogical plot would be automatically replaced, so Yu Ling felt at ease dating the 'original owner'.
They counted gold coins together, played with priceless treasures like building blocks, teased the still-healthy elven sacred tree, and played games with the elves of the elven race. They lived a carefree and comfortable life, which was incredibly pleasant!
Yu Ling had almost forgotten about her original task: to give the Sacred Tree of Elves a preventative check-up.
Finally, the system, which was making a cameo appearance, noticed that Yu Ling had returned to the Elf Kingdom and that the trees around her and her own situation were not right, thus pointing out the problem.
Yu Ling: Oh, I forgot.
It was just a sudden, whimsical idea, and taking shortcuts might be blocked out when the time periods overlap, and it might not even be effective, which is why Yu Ling forgot about it as if it weren't a big deal.
However, since the system has pointed it out, I might as well casually throw some diluted concentrated life potion (leftover from the sword cultivator plane) at the Holy Tree of Elves, so that when it is corrupted by the Dark Elves again, it can resist it on its own and refuse to be corrupted. Wouldn't that complete the mission directly?
As luck would have it, just as Yu Ling was watering the Sacred Tree with a substandard potion diluted with water, the system notification sounded.
[Ding-dong, Side Quest: Before completing the main quest, ensure the Sacred Tree of Spirits does not decay. (Completed)]
What? He completed the side quest? The main quest hasn't even been completed yet!
Even if we take a step back and ignore the time limit of the main storyline, whether the potion works or not can only be determined when he goes back to the past, right?
What happened?!
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