Branch and Leaf was honored to be appointed by Elder Sindonar as the communicator between the Hearthstone Tavern and the High Elves in the Forgotten Lands.
After Al was also pardoned by Elder Sindonar, he also spent time in the Hearthstone Tavern every day.
This position seems to be very tricky for Zhiye, and the fact that he has to take care of Al makes it even more complicated.
Fortunately, Joshua didn't communicate much with the outside world's high elves after he opened his shop at Hearthstone Tavern.
But today, Joshua's posture of returning to Arthur Crowe intends to negotiate directly with the Council of Elders.
"The Council of Elders and many tribes are still hostile to you."
Under the influence of Ar, Zhiye has long since let go of his arrogance and prejudice against humans in the past. It can be said that he is the easiest high elves to integrate into human society in the entire ethnic group.
But the fact that Zhiye let go of his prejudice against humans does not mean that other clansmen can also let go.
"Can't... wait any longer?" Zhi Ye asked in a low voice.
"Wait?" Qiao Xiu found a chair and sat in front of Zhi Ye, "Then how long do you have to wait?"
This question made Zhiye speechless for a moment. She really couldn't think of the possibility that those stubborn fellows could forgive or accept Qiao Xiu. This was prejudice and hatred that could not be resolved by time.
"I have patience in many things." Joshua put a book on the table and pushed it to Zhiye. The cover of the book read "Sherlock Holmes: Research in Scarlet".
The moment Zhiye saw the book, her eyes lit up immediately, but she did not take this gift from Joshua, but just looked at Joshua suspiciously.
"I could spend a year or two working on a game and a new movie, but there are things I can't wait for a moment, like waiting for an update from the author of a novel, or I like the game's upcoming sequel."
The words Joshua said made the branches and leaves feel the same. If Arthur Crowe was not facing a huge crisis, by the way, she would not be able to win against Joshua.
She will really sit down and have a good talk with Qiao Xiu, "When will you finish the follow-up plot of Scarlet Research?"
"I've read the book you wrote on "The Unmoving Library". The plot was a little naive in the beginning, but it gradually became more proficient later on. It's a potential work."
Qiao Xiu's topic suddenly changed, and he brought up the writing practice that Zhiye wrote on the Fudo Library before.
"Ah... this... thank you!"
Zhiye remembered that he had written something in the immovable library and never told anyone, not even Al!
How did the devil in front of him know
"This book can be regarded as a gift of encouragement. After all, you may also contribute to the growth of the World Tree in the future."
Joshua pushed the book of Sherlock Holmes in front of Branch and Leaf. She hesitated for a while and picked up the book.
"So, Joshua Arnorrod, are you going to see the elders now?" After carefully putting the book into her package, Zhiye couldn't help but ask, "This may cause some unnecessary problems. strife.”
"Conflict..."
Qiao Xiu rubbed his temples and looked at the high elf in front of him who began to have some "literary girl" demeanor.
"Your name is Zhiye, right? I'm curious what impression I have in your eyes?" Joshua asked.
"My impression of you..." Zhiye thought for a while and answered honestly, "I know very little about you. The initial impression is still vigilance and fear as an outsider, but whether it is the establishment of the magic net, or the The book serialized on the library, and the temperament…”
When Zhiye said this, he didn't know what words to use to describe it.
"The boss must be a good guy!"
Suddenly Al, who was recording the new game "Strategy" behind Zhiye, suddenly turned his head to the side and gave Qiao Xiu a thumbs up.
When Al said this, he seemed to remember something and added another sentence.
"It just reminds me of salted fish sometimes!"
"The last sentence is unnecessary!" Joshua interrupted Al's answer directly.
"Al's very sorry for this interruption." Branch Ye said apologetically, "Al used to be a character who would go with anyone who gave her a little food, but I also think that Joshua Arnold You are a kind person."
"Being issued two good person cards in a row made me a little complicated." Qiao Xiu stood up straight from his seat.
"I still have a self-awareness of my character. It's not so much being gentle as being afraid of trouble, and more directly being lazy... I don't want to get involved in disputes between high elves, humans and blasphemers. It's too much trouble, but I want your sacred tree to become part of the magic net, so I can only use this tough method."
"Tough... means?" Branch Ye had a bad premonition.
"Isn't the meaning of your clan's existence for the continuation of the sacred tree? When the 'growth soil' provided by an outsider is far superior to your high elves, does your clan still have any meaning in existence?"
Qiao Xiu's words suddenly reminded Zhi Ye that Qiao Xiu's race is an existence called "devil" by humans.
"Of course, the best medium for the holy tree to absorb 'nutrition' is your high elves, so I only care about those high elves who are willing to accept me. As for the opinions of others..." Joshua shrugged slightly after thinking for a while. "I can't handle it."
After Joshua said all this, he walked directly outside the Hearthstone Tavern.
The ice dragon Catalian, who hung up to watch TV in the tavern, also kept up with Joshua silently. He didn't want to miss the talk show this afternoon.
The only guests left in the tavern were the branches and leaves, and Al who was playing the magic net game.
Al suddenly felt something at this time, raised his head and looked around.
"Al! Let's follow." Zhiye hugged the Sherlock Holmes in his hand and finally made this decision.
"I want to kill the leader of this level first."
Of course, Al's proposal was rejected by Zhiye righteously. For the first time, Zhiye took Al's hand and led her out of the Hearthstone Tavern.
She followed Joshua all the way to the outside of the Forgotten Land.
Just as the branches and leaves stepped out of the Forgotten Land, she heard music she had never heard echoing over Arthur Crowe.
"This is..." Zhiye raised her head and looked around, she couldn't find where the sound came from.
"There is a show going on in the middle of the high elves, I think you should go and see it."
Performance
Branches and leaves put away the book that Joshua had sent, and immediately took Al to the place where they lived.