The elves exchanged bewildered glances, while Huiya's face showed an awkward expression. They had just been talking badly about someone, and the person in question was right nearby and had been overheard. Even the distinguished guest couldn't stand it anymore and appeared right in front of them.
Just as Huiya was about to step forward to apologize, a member of the team unexpectedly stepped forward, his expression revealing a hint of flattery, and gave Maggie, who jumped down from the tree, a fawning smile.
"Oh, so you're here, esteemed guest. You must have heard what we were saying. Would you be interested in joining our team?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Nesser's expression, which had been relatively normal, darkened, and he finally shifted his gaze from Maggie to the elves.
Huiya, who was about to open her mouth, was forced to close it again, and took a half step back in slight distress, seemingly unwilling to get close to her teammates.
Anyone could tell that the distinguished guest seemed to be in a bad mood. Why would anyone be so stubborn as to choose to bang their head against a wall? Huiya stepped back, not only because she felt ashamed, but also because she was afraid that if the distinguished guest got angry, it would affect her and she would be covered in blood.
Maggie's expression was ambiguous, neither angry nor not, but only Nesser knew that Maggie usually didn't show her emotions. This slightly eerie smile was her way of showing anger.
For a moment, Nesser didn't know whether to feel happy or to advise Maggie not to get angry.
Because the main reason Maggie was angry was to stand up for him, Nesser's mood improved considerably, and even the annoying elves in front of him became more pleasing to the eye.
Maggie had no idea what Nesser was thinking. In fact, she was only half angry and half amused.
Do these self-proclaimed "noble elves" who grew up in the Green Forest even know about Nesser's extraordinary talent? Nesser is a genius that even the elders of the elven race admire from the bottom of their hearts.
Maggie was unaware that Nesser had almost been assigned to be a guard at the elven altar. All she knew was that the elven elders had been very friendly and kind to Nesser during this time, showing no sign of discrimination whatsoever.
"Do not offend our distinguished guest."
The team leader gently tugged at the elf who had just spoken, but didn't really try to stop her. Instead, he glanced at Maggie, seemingly expecting her response.
The others all wore the same expression, looking at Maggie in unison.
Only one female elf, who appeared rather petite and stood silently at the back of the group with her head down, was trying to minimize her presence.
Maggie's gaze swept over the elves in the team one by one. She suddenly smiled, then slowly walked towards the elves. Under the expectant gazes of the elves, she... took out her staff.
"Unfortunately, I not only have no intention of joining your team, but I also intend to teach you a lesson."
She spoke quickly and forcefully, and as the magical light flashed on her staff, magic instantly spread to Maggie's feet, and the expanding magic circle encircled all the elves.
Before they could even resist, Maggie imprisoned them in the 'Holy Light Prison'.
Although low-level light magic has virtually no offensive effect, it can still be quite torturous. For example, Maggie's current spell, 'Holy Light Prison,' is a moonlight-level spell that can easily trap a high-level mage for a quarter of an hour.
Although Maggie disliked the values and words of these guys, it wasn't a capital offense, and she only planned to give them a small punishment.
Everyone is now rushing towards the Elf Tree grove inside the Green Forest, trying to harvest enough companion golden leaves before dawn, so time is extremely precious.
So there's no need for a fight; just depriving them of one harvesting opportunity will be enough to make them suffer.
Since they consider themselves a noble elven species, let's see if they can secure a place and stay in the Green Forest even if they miss this opportunity to harvest the golden leaves.
After Maggie finished doing all this, her mood immediately improved, and a smile appeared on her face.
These are emotions that are not outwardly expressed in human society. Even if she is really happy, she will not show it. Maggie will subconsciously hide anything that could become a weakness.
But it's different here. This isn't human territory; it's all elven land, and there are no paladins watching over us. At least we can freely express our feelings.
The trapped elves were still completely bewildered, but when they realized what Maggie was trying to do, all of their faces turned extremely ugly.
Except for Huiya.
Perhaps because Huiya was standing relatively far away, or perhaps because Maggie showed her mercy, she was not imprisoned, but stood outside, separated from her companions in the 'Holy Light Prison,' gazing at each other.
Unbeknownst to anyone, Huiya secretly breathed a sigh of relief at that moment.
She was probably relieved that the distinguished guest hadn't implicated her.
"Distinguished guest, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
The 'boss' had a somewhat gloomy expression, and his already cold demeanor now appeared even more icy.
"What's wrong with it? I was just standing up for my people."
Maggie waved her hand dismissively, holding her staff horizontally. She had no intention of continuing the attack, nor did she intend to help them break the spell. She simply stroked her chin, took a half step back, and looked around to admire her masterpiece.
Then he spoke to Nesser.
"Let's go, we should go pick some golden leaves."
Maggie's words were like a knife to the heart. Nesser, who witnessed the whole thing, couldn't help but laugh, but he still nodded to Maggie in a serious manner.
"Okay, sister."
Nesser followed Maggie's steps, and the two were about to walk deeper into the forest when they heard a timid female voice behind them.
"Distinguished guest... could you please take me with you? If not... then never mind."
Huiya forced herself to speak, stuttering as she spoke, and then regretted it as soon as she finished.
The main problem is that her teammates did something stupid just now, and her current behavior makes it seem like she's abandoning them to seek wealth and glory, making her seem like a traitor.
But she really didn't want to be with this group of people anymore.
If her parents hadn't known each other, she would have broken ties with them long ago.
Huiya thought to herself, but she didn't hear a reply from the distinguished guest. She felt a little disappointed, but that was normal, since the distinguished guest had no reason to accept her.
Just as she was about to look up, her peripheral vision caught a glimpse of the hem of a pure white fishtail skirt. Looking up further, she met Maggie's gentle and beautiful face.
"Then come with me."
Maggie's voice is gentle yet pure and ethereal, as if it can purify the soul.
Huiya was filled with joy, but when she saw the pair of ruby-colored eyes behind Maggie, she felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.
Because the elves behind the distinguished guest had such terrifying eyes.
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