Chapter 253 "Tonight, stay..."
Shane’s logic is simple.
Just like the destruction of the elves, there are many doubts.
In more ancient times, the sudden demise of the ancient dragon race was also one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in the world.
The truth has long been buried by the sands of history and shrouded behind layers of fog.
These two races that ruled different eras have many similarities.
Especially their sudden destruction, there is a high degree of unity.
??The only difference is that the elves have an additional [Curse of Aphasia], but the ancient dragons have not lost their language.
??If we say, the elves really perished because of the influence of the Elvish language on the true names of the gods.
?Is the extinction of the ancient dragon also due to this reason?
The answer is obviously no.
How can there be such a coincidence in the world?
Besides, ancient dragons are different from elves who are good at learning and research. They rely more on their own bodies and talents.
? Even without studying or training, just by growing naturally, Gu Long will have legendary level combat power when he reaches adulthood.
Hence, it is impossible for them to conduct in-depth study of their own language like Laila''s mother did.
This also shows that there are other reasons for the demise of the ancient dragon.
Perhaps, it was also that reason that led to the destruction of the elves.
? And Laila’s mother’s research was just a trigger.
Another fact that can support this conjecture is...
?Hundred years have passed since the last [Wrath of God] in [Emerald Island], and the elves are still the most powerful race in the world.
The prosperity and prosperity of [City of Giant Trees] also shows that the time for the elves seems to have not yet come.
There is still a long time before sudden destruction.
?Xia En preconceivedly regarded [God''s Wrath] as the main cause of the elves'' demise.
But now it seems that this may not be the case.
?Laila is naturally extremely smart to be in the position she is in today.
As soon as her mind turned around, she figured out the reason why Xia En mentioned the ancient dragon, and her beautiful eyes widened slightly.
“You mean...”
“Even without my mother’s research, [the wrath of God] is still possible? Will the elves still perish?”
?Shaan nodded: "That''s right."
“But this is just my guess.”
“After all, the age of ancient dragons is too far away from us.”
?Laila thought carefully for a long time, and finally sighed: "No matter what, the coming of [God''s wrath] has something to do with my mother."
“This is a responsibility I cannot shirk.”
"but…"
??The girl who was about to become the queen raised her head and smiled at Xia En, with stars twinkling in her eyes.
“I feel much better after hearing your words.”
“Thank you, Shane.”
Hearing this, Xia En felt a little sad.
From the moment we met until now, Laila has never asked him how he came here or how long he will stay here.
Xia En also tacitly did not mention this matter.
But he knew very well that he would eventually leave.
?His current body is just a [projection body].
When the progress bar in the corner of your vision reaches (0/100), it''s time for Xia En to leave.
?At that time, Laila will become alone again and have to face the unknown future and disaster alone.
Thinking of this, Xia En sighed softly: "That''s all I can do."
“What do you mean only these?”
?Laila opened her eyes wide and said extremely seriously.
“Honestly, this is the happiest day I’ve had in over a hundred years.”
“Not only did I eat delicious food that I hadn’t eaten in a long time, but I also let go of my guard and worries and had fun in the city for the first time in a long time.”
“The most important thing is that I also met the people I have always wanted to meet.”
When she said this, Laila''s beautiful eyes were always staring at Xia En.
Xia En couldn''t help but feel a tremble in his heart, because he saw...
At this moment, there was only his reflection in those eyes.
To be honest, this is the first time that Xia En has encountered such a "straight ball" offensive.
He had to admit that these hundred years had not only improved Laila''s strength and knowledge, but also shaped her character.
??Now Laila is no longer the shy and timid girl she used to be. She only keeps many thoughts deep in her heart.
?Of course, she will still be shy if she is shy.
?The reddish cheeks and fluttering eyelashes are proof of that.
But Laila could endure the shyness to say these words, which is enough to show her change.
?Shaan made up his mind and was about to respond when he heard Laila continue.
“So many happy things are added together, and the result is a wonderful time like a dream.”
“But I still have a small regret in my heart.”
“Mr. Shane, would you like to do me a favor and make up for this regret?”
?Laila said it sincerely, and the hint of regret and sadness didn''t seem to be fake. Naturally, Xia En had no reason to refuse.
“Of course I do.”
Hearing this, a beautiful smile like a flower suddenly bloomed on Laila''s face.
“As long as you are willing.”
The next moment.
The teleportation circle appeared again at the feet of the two of them.
After a brief period of turmoil.
Shaan found that he had left the previous library tower.
The first thing that catches the eye is a large bed made of woven grass and trees.
"…Um?"
?Xia En raised his eyebrows and realized something was wrong.
First of all, this large bed is woven from a special kind of plant. It looks extremely soft and exudes a refreshing fragrance of grass and trees.
On the big bed, there are many soft petals scattered, which makes the big bed fresh and exquisite.
??The amazing thing is that there is a faint fragrance in the air around the big bed.
?Like the fragrance of flowers or some other fragrance.
I have to say, this is indeed a good bed!
After people see it, they will naturally have the urge to go up and roll around.
Xia En glanced around him with his peripheral vision, and immediately recognized that this was probably the interior of a palace.
?Except for the big bed, the interior furnishings of the palace are quite simple, and only some details reveal the girl''s delicate thoughts.
There are flowers placed in the corner and some vines climbing on the palace walls.
?There are many books placed on the bedside cabinet.
In a corner of the palace, there is even a disassembled steam engine!
From the surface, this place doesn’t really look like a girl’s boudoir, but Xia En can tell at a glance—
?This palace is Laila''s bedroom.
Aware of this, even with Xia En''s determination, his throat couldn''t help but feel a little dry.
It’s midnight, a man and a woman alone.
?Laila’s intention of bringing him here seems to be clear.
but…
Can [Projection Body] really do that kind of thing?
?Although he can breathe and eat, he has never tested his ability in that area.
But since one can control blood, then controlling a certain part should also...
?Xia En’s brain was a little confused, so he started thinking about some random things to distract his attention. at the same time.
?Laila looked at him with a smile.
?This girl''s appearance is inherently beautiful, and now under the light of fluorescent light, she is even more stunning.
??The slim and delicate figure is hidden under the wide queen''s dress.
Nobility and innocence, purity and charm.
?These contradictory temperaments are harmoniously combined at this moment, bursting out with amazing charm.
?At this moment, her grace was breathtakingly beautiful.
?At this time, a faint fragrance came - it was a fragrance similar to that around the big bed.
?Laila hugged Xia En and said softly.
“The favor I want to ask you for is...”
“Tonight, stay...”
?Shane never expected that the regret Laila wanted to fill would be this.
Let him agree in advance and there will be no room for regret.
But such carefulness is not annoying at all.
To be honest, in front of Laila like this, Shane couldn''t say no.
But the problem is…
Why refuse?
If it’s just one night…
Xia En opened his mouth, and the words of promise were already on his lips.
But all of a sudden!
Boom! !
A roar as huge as thunder suddenly came from outside the palace.
Following this, there was an extremely violent vibration.
The walls, floor, ceiling... not only began to tremble, but even deformed quite a bit.
This is no small matter.
?This is the palace of a candidate queen, and even this place was affected by this shock, which is enough to show the seriousness of the situation.
?Shane and Laila looked at each other, and the charming atmosphere before was gone.
?Although it is a pity, they are all smart people and naturally know the importance of things.
“Where is this palace located in [City of Giant Woods]?”
?Xia En asked immediately.
“This is on a branch of the Elf Mother Tree…”
Halfway through her words, Laila''s expression suddenly changed: "No! The enemy''s target is the Elf Mother Tree!"
?Laila acted extremely decisively, quickly cast a teleportation spell, and took Xia En outside the palace.
The two of them looked down, their expressions became ugly.
Under the trunk of the Elf Mother Tree, pitch-black flames were burning, burning the vigorous vitality in the air.
Successive explosions sounded from all directions on the tree trunk.
Obviously, it was this explosion that caused the Elf Mother Tree to shake violently.
“This power…”
?Laila looked solemn and murmured: "It''s the dark elf!?"
As a queen who is about to ascend the throne, Laila naturally has a lot of understanding of the hostile group of dark elves.
?But at this moment, Xia En noticed the strange movement in the other direction of [City of Giant Woods], and couldn''t help but shrink his pupils.
“That’s…”
I saw, starting from the edge of the city, a dark and deep wave slowly but surely surged over.
In any area encompassed by that wave, all light was quickly swallowed up and covered up.
The city that was still bustling and lively before was suddenly submerged by less than half of the wave of darkness.
Xia En is no stranger to this dark wave.
??The last "Wrath of God" in "Emerald Isle", didn''t it start with such a wave?
Could it be said that another [God’s wrath] has descended on the [City of Giant Trees]?
?Laila also clearly recognized the arrival of the dark wave, and her expression changed slightly.
But after all, she has experienced a hundred years of growth, and is even about to become a queen.
So, Laila said loudly without hesitation.
“People of [City of Giant Woods], guests from all over the world, don’t panic!”
“I am the elf queen who is about to ascend the throne, Lyra Vivian!”
“Please seek refuge at the nearest shelter immediately!”
“Elf warriors, take up your weapons and defend your homeland!”
?Her voice was blessed by magic and spread throughout the city.
For a time, it drowned out the huge roar.
Not only that, the magic patterns on the surface of Laila''s long skirt suddenly bloomed with an unusually dazzling jade green light.
?Like a miniature sun, rising slowly in this increasingly chaotic [City of Giant Trees].
?Xia En couldn''t help but feel a little moved.
?He looked at Laila, who was acting vigorously and resolutely at this time. The charming look on her face no longer remained, only decisiveness, resoluteness and majesty remained!
?That is the attitude a queen should have!
In other words, the beautiful appearance before was a beauty that would only be revealed in front of Xia En alone.
??Moreover, judging from the special magic pattern and the shelters that have been built in the city...
?Layla had prepared for this situation many years ago.
“Laila, you have really grown up a lot...”
?Xia En sighed in his heart and felt a little happy about this.
but…
Leila Vivian?
?This was the first time Shane heard Laila''s full name.
The name Vivian inevitably reminded him of the ghost lady from the Black Swan.
??Xia En secretly guessed: "Do Vivian and Laila really have some kind of special connection?"
At the beginning, [Laila''s Magic Notes] happened to be discovered next to Vivian''s crystal coffin.
?Thinking about it this way, this is probably not just a coincidence.
It’s just that now is not the time to think about these issues.
?After Laila appeared, several elf guards wearing magic pattern armor came to her side soon.
?Laila asked the leading guard: "What happened?"
“Is it the work of the dark elves?”
The guard said solemnly: "Yes."
“That group of **** who betrayed the goddess of life suddenly emerged from the ground and used their secret power to trigger a special explosion, causing serious damage to the Elf Mother Tree.”
“Underground?”
?Laila frowned slightly.
This attack by the dark elves has obviously been planned for a long time, and the purpose is to destroy the elf mother tree in the [City of Giant Trees].
?That pitch-black flame seems to be the nemesis of the Elf Mother Tree.
Preventing the flames from continuing to spread is undoubtedly a top priority.
Thinking of this, Laila said decisively: "I will extinguish those black flames, and you will try to protect the safety of other civilians."
“In that darkness, the Elvish language will be sealed, but the magic pattern equipment can still be used.”
After giving the order, Laila took Xia En''s hand and used the teleportation circle again regardless of the surprised looks of others.
When they reappeared, the two of them were on the ground next to the Elf Mother Tree.
The black flames are rapidly destroying the surface of the giant tree, igniting the vigorous vitality.
It''s just that after the black flames burned, what was left was not charcoal, but a trace of decay and dryness.
Rather than burning, it is more like greedily sucking the vitality of the Elf Mother Tree.
Xia En narrowed his eyes: "This is the power of [Huisi Ming]!"
(End of this chapter)