In the administrative hall of the Yanold Mountains, Yalin summoned everyone to start implementing the last part of the plan in advance. Everyone in the room except Feiying, who was not interested in the escaped elves, and Miria and Ashe in the training ground They're all here. Yesterday's dream invasion was intended to leave hints and guidance to Elogel, but she didn't expect a better result. Now there is no need to wait any longer and the final part of the plan can be carried out immediately.
"What a touching girl┉┉" Schneizel said with a faint smile after hearing about Elogel from Yalin: "A natural guardian is willing to sacrifice himself for others. If It would be a shame to let her die like this.”
Major Alex said with a man's blood and tears on his face: "I think so too. This pure and selfless dedication is really touching."
"You are too sentimental, Major Alex." Medea chuckled and said while holding a report: "Master! The surveillance scouts discovered that there seemed to be internal strife in the elf team this morning, and some people left the team alone. Take action."
Yalin thought for a moment and said, "Internal strife? How many people probably left the team?"
"It's not that many. About four to five hundred people acted alone this morning. According to the scout investigation, they took away some supplies and seemed to abandon the injured and those with limited mobility." Medea continued to look down. the report said.
Before Yalin could speak, Major Alex said indignantly: "It's so shameful to abandon your companions and just run for your own life!"
"Humph! A bunch of idiots don't know that they are embarking on a journey to death."
"Your Majesty Yalin, abandoning your companions is unacceptable under any circumstances."
Hagen and Shumu Suzaku couldn't help but echoed from behind. Yalin smiled and nodded. Although what those elves did was excusable, it was a pity that this time they would be tricked by fate and abandon their companions. Those who cannot return to the team will naturally be excluded from the plan to take in the escaped elves. Next, it depends on their luck to see if they can still walk out of the forest alive in the raging snowstorm.
"Then everyone, let's start the last part of the plan. Whether we live or die next depends on the choices of these elves." Yalin waved his hand and the projector displayed the entire team of escaped elves in the hall.
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Aerogel's team did not set off during the blizzard. The departure of their companions caused a huge morale blow to the remaining people. Begret's departure took away some food and supplies. At this moment, Elrogel was standing at the chosen intersection. Her companions who had been ruthlessly abandoned by Begret were looking at Elrogel helplessly. At the same time, the people in her own team were also looking at her. But now there is no other way. There is not enough food for everyone to get out of the forest and now they have to make a choice.
"What should Elogel do now?" Gresel looked heartbrokenly at Elogel standing in the crowd and murmured silently.
At this moment, Elogel was heartbroken. She really couldn't say what she wanted to say about abandoning her companions, but now she had no choice┉┉
Seemingly seeing the struggle in Elrogel's heart, an old man from Begret's team walked out with the help of others, looked at the old man Elrogel and sighed: "Now we also understand that we are We are all proud of you for being able to protect everyone in such a situation. We have never regretted embarking on this journey and abandoning us now."
"But┉┉I┉┉" Elogel lowered her head in pain.
"No need to hesitate anymore, Elojiel┉┉" The old man gently stroked Elojiel's hair. At this moment, more than ten elf children came out from behind the old man: "I just ask you to promise me, the last one of the old man." Please take these children away from here. They are too young to be buried in the snow with us who are dying."
Airojier looked at the old man with tears in his eyes and then looked back at the compatriots behind him, hoping to find the answer in their eyes. At this moment, several injured people in his team also came out and said to Airojiel with relief: "We have also decided to stay, Airojiel."
"Why?"
A bandaged male elf smiled calmly and said: "Actually, what Begret said is right. We injured people will only delay the progress of the team. Rather than causing everyone to die here, it is better to save the last ones." I leave you with the chance of survival. We are all proud of you, Airojiel, and leave here with the children."
The elves who were preparing to set off were sorting out their belongings, and some injured and immobile elves were saying their final goodbyes to their children. A heavy heart filled the air, knowing that the only thing waiting for them was death, but they were left behind. But there was nothing they could do. After the team was ready, Elogel and the other elves paid their most solemn salute to all the elves who were willing to stay. The cries of children and the comforting words of farewell from their parents could be heard from time to time behind them. Airojiel turned away in pain, unwilling to watch this tragic scene.
"It's time for us to set off." Glaser looked at the heavy snow in the sky and gently touched Elogel and said.
Erojiel nodded slightly and took the first step. She can't look back now. This will only bring more pain to herself┉┉
Suddenly, Elrojeer, who was looking forward, stopped, and the entire team also stopped in place. A figure in front of Elrojeer was walking towards this side alone in the wind and snow, and some of his companions were already on guard. He took out his bow and arrow. The figure slowly approached, and the strange thing was that the howling wind and snow seemed to have a life in it. It opened a path for him. After walking not far in front of Airojier, the figure showed his original appearance. A man wearing a A tall man in silver armor!
Humanity!
Airojiel and her companions were all taken aback, but no one dared to take out weapons and point them at the man, because everyone felt that some kind of thick and terrifying aura from the man was spreading around, as if Something huge and incomparable was condensed into this small body in front of me.
Looking at the elves in front of him, the man spoke unceremoniously, and said in a cold and emotionless tone like a superior: "My name is Claferrig, and I came here on the order of my great master."
Owner! Airoziel was shocked, not only Airoziel and all the elves were surprised, the man in front of her was actually just someone's servant? If this man with a terrifying aura was just a servant, what kind of existence would his master be
Airojiel did not dare to be careless and responded hurriedly and cautiously: "My name is Airojiel and I am the leader here. We just want to pass through this forest and unintentionally disturb your master┉┉"
Before Elrogel could finish speaking, Claferig interrupted unceremoniously: "The great master already knows everything about you. I am only here to convey the master's will to you."
"Convey to us┉┉?" Airojiel was stunned for a moment and asked strangely.
"It's not 'you' but 'you' alone." Claferrig said with an emphasis.
"Convey to me┉┉" Elrogel pointed at herself and asked uneasily: "I'm sorry, Mr. Claferrig, what does your master want to convey to me?"
Claferrig walked a few steps forward and said with a cold tone: "A trading elf! My master wants to make a deal with you."
trade! Gresel asked uneasily upon hearing this: "What do you want to do to Elogel?"
Faced with Grethel's question, Claferig responded with a huge pressure. For a moment, Grethel felt as if his body was filled with lead and was so heavy that he could not even stand. His legs went weak. Seer fell to the ground and could no longer move at all. The huge pressure made Grethel find it difficult to breathe.
"Gressel!?"
Amid Elogel's exclamation, Claferig looked coldly at Grethel who fell to the ground and said: "I didn't talk to you, elf, please pay attention to your identity!"
Looking at Grethel who was struggling on the ground, Elogel quickly begged Claferrig: "Please forgive him, Mr. Claferrig, please...please forgive him."
At this time, Claferrig and Yalin maintained spiritual contact. Everything Claferrig said and did was Yalin's will. Claferrig was just passing on Yalin's words. See Elogel's request Yalin also signaled Claferig to immediately withdraw his pressure: "My master just wants to make a deal with you alone, little elf."
After Elrogel and her companions helped up the panting Gressel, she heard Claferig's words and asked softly with uneasiness: "I'm sorry, who is your master?"
"My master is as old and powerful as this world, and is not an existence you can guess!"
Airojiel was surprised and apologized quickly: "I'm sorry, I don't know what kind of deal your master wants to make with me?"
"You have broken into my master's domain. Originally, you should have paid the price of death, but my great master was moved by the sound of your piano and your will, so the master decided to give you a chance." Pointing at Ai Roger and Kraferig used magic to convey the words to the ears of every elf: "If you are willing to stay with me and become my master's possession, then my master will give your compatriots the right to live here. , until the end of this world.”
What!
Elrogel was stunned for a while, unable to understand the meaning of Claferig's words. Gressel struggled and shouted: "Absolutely impossible, we will not be enslaved by anyone anymore! Wishful thinking!"
Ignoring Grethel's appeal, Claferig only said to Elogel: "The master has no interest in your compatriots and will not interfere in their lives. The master only wants you! If you If you are willing to agree to the master's conditions, then the master will provide shelter to your compatriots. Your compatriots will not have to face severe cold and death, and no one will hunt you down anymore, and your compatriots can live freely in the master's territory. Within the territory. This is the master’s promise!”
At this time, Kraferig's words seemed sincere, majestic and extremely tempting.
Aerogel was silent for a while, then raised her head and said to Claferrig in a calm and humble manner: "I want to know, what if I reject your master's kindness?"
"Hahaha┉┉" Claferrig laughed mockingly: "You will not refuse the master's conditions, unless you want all your compatriots to face death and severe cold┉┉"
After saying this, Claferig paused and said with certainty: "The great master knows all about your little elf. The master has told me that as an elf, Airogel is a natural guardian and sacrificer. Airogel She will not abandon her compatriots and is even willing to sacrifice herself for the survival of her compatriots."
A born guardian and victim! When Claferrig said these words, Elogel was extremely surprised at the moment. She covered her head and murmured: "Could that dream be true┉┉"
Seeing Elogel's strange expression and shaky body, Grethel and his companions hurriedly stepped forward to support Elogel. Grethel stared at Claferig with vigilance and hostility.
"You have already answered the master and now the master is just here to fulfill his promise." Claferrig continued while the iron was hot.
"If I am willing to stay..." Aerogel stood up with the support of her companions and said in a pleading tone: "Then please let my compatriots go and let them leave here."
Gresel was surprised when he heard it and shouted: "What are you talking about, Elogel, don't agree to him"!
Claferig raised his head and said coldly and nonchalantly: "Of course your compatriots can choose to stay here and live here or leave...if they are confident that they can walk out of this snow-covered forest alive."
This┉┉Aerogel certainly knows the current situation of the team. Even without the appearance of Claferrig, this trip is an extremely dangerous gamble: "Mr. Claferrig, can you let me and my compatriots Think about it? This is a matter of life and death for all our compatriots. Please give us some time."
"Of course!" Claferig nodded and said, "The choice is in your hands, little elf. If you are willing to stay and spend your life accompanying my master forever, then all your compatriots will be saved!"
Seeing the surprised and uneasy expressions of all the elves, Claferrig quietly showed a satisfied smile and turned to leave. He said as he walked: "If you have thought about the elf, then use the sound of your piano to convey your thoughts in the forest. The decision┉┉In fact, you have no choice.”
Claferig's figure slowly disappeared into the wind and snow just as he came, leaving only a fateful choice for Elrogel┉┉