Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree-Chapter 216 - 210: Black Dragon and the Chosen One
Chapter 216: Chapter 210: Black Dragon and the Chosen One
This was a dense forest.
The golden sunlight slanted through the lush canopy, fragmented by the branches, casting scattered patches of light on the forest floor. The summer breeze gently blew, causing the leaves to sway, with the dappled sunlight slightly flickering along. The rustling sound of leaves filled one’s heart with tranquility.
A group of tall figures, dressed as adventurers with hoods and carrying bulging backpacks, walked through the forest…
There were about seven or eight of them, walking in silence with a faint trace of exhaustion on their faces and somewhat sluggish movements, as if they had been traveling for a long time.
However, despite their fatigue, there was a hint of vigilance in their expressions, like a group of fugitives evading capture; any slight rustle in the surroundings would catch their attention…
As the group progressed, they gradually heard the sound of rushing water ahead.
Upon hearing the water, their expressions visibly relaxed, and some even showed a hint of hope and excitement.
For a moment, everyone’s pace quickened.
Soon, they passed through the forest and arrived at a rushing river.
This was a wide river, several hundred meters across. The current was swift and turbulent, crashing against the rocks on the banks, creating a spray that refracted a rainbow under the summer sun.
Looking at the mighty river, the leader of the group let out a long sigh.p>
He removed his hood, revealing a pair of pointed ears, and his fiery red hair declared his identity—this was a young elf from the Flame Tribe!
“Comrades, once we cross this river, we will return to the Elf Forest. I’ve sent out a messenger; perhaps soon, we will be met by our clansmen.”
Hearing his words, the atmosphere in the group lightened considerably. Many also removed their hoods, revealing pointed ears, and some even knelt down towards the river, praying to the denser forest on the other side…
This was a group of elves returning to the Elf Forest.
“I never expected that after three hundred years, I would have the chance to see the Vimur River and the Elf Forest again!”
Gazing at the rushing river, an elderly elf in the group exclaimed excitedly.
The Vimur River, the river roaring before them.
This was the longest river on the Seges Road and recognized as the world’s largest river, with a width at its broadest downstream stretch said to be nearly two kilometers.
The Vimur River originated from the snow-capped glaciers in the northern part of the Segis Continent, flowing north to south. As it approached the Dark Mountain Range, it abruptly turned southeast, eventually emptying into the ocean at the continent’s southeastern outlet.
Its midstream section was incredibly turbulent and difficult to cross, dividing the Elf Forest from the Fertile Plain, only becoming traversable near the Dark Mountain Range where it turned and calmed down.
However, the group was well-prepared.
The elderly elf chanted a spell, his form slowly transforming into a giant eagle with a nearly five-meter wingspan.
This was a Druid transformation skill, allowing him to morph into a familiar animal, possessing 70% of its strength.
The elder’s transformation was into a Wind Eagle Vulture, a flying magical beast from the northern part of the Fertile Plain.
However, just as the elderly elf prepared to transport the elves one by one to the other side of the river, suddenly, a loud dragon roar echoed through the air…
A shadow approached from afar, growing larger.
The elves could see a ferociously-looking dragon flying over from the other side of the river.
When they discerned the pitch-black scales and the skull-like head armor insignia, their expressions changed:
“A Black Dragon?!”
It was a Black Dragon with a wingspan close to forty meters, nearly the size of an adult dragon. Even from a distance, the elves could feel its intimidating draconic presence!
The Black Dragon… was the most evil and brutal chromatic dragon in the Segis World!
Yet, this wasn’t Dragon Valley or the Poison Swamps. Why was a Black Dragon here?!
*In an instant, the elves became vigilant…*
*They wasted no time, turning to flee back into the forest, as if confronting a great enemy.*
Black Dragons loved to enslave other intelligent beings.
If they were discovered, even with their highest strength being only that of Black Iron Upper, they would likely be overwhelmed in seconds…
*However, unlike the alerted companions, the red-haired young elf leading them appeared excited.*
“It’s Lord Mairrel! It must have received the oracle from the Mother Goddess and has come to escort us!”
Then, under the astonished gazes of the other elves, the red-haired elf walked to a boulder by the river, climbed atop it, and waved excitedly towards the approaching dragon, shouting:
“Lord Mairrel! Lord Mairrel! We are here! We are here!”
“Eno! Are you out of your mind?! Come back! That’s a Black Dragon, a Black Dragon!”
The elderly elf, who had reverted back to his original form out of fear of the Black Dragon, shouted in terror and concern.
But it was too late.
Eno’s shout instantly caught the Black Dragon’s attention, and it let out an excited “Rua——,” flying directly towards the elves…
The elves were terrified, but the red-haired elf quickly reassured them:
“Everyone, do not be afraid. This Black Dragon is our ally. It has been tamed by the Mother Goddess and is not one of those usual wicked Black Dragons, but a benevolent dragon that upholds justice.”
*A Black Dragon? An ally? Tamed by the Mother Goddess? Upholds justice?*
The elves were momentarily stunned.
Just as the elves wore bewildered and suspicious expressions, the Black Dragon circled once in the sky and finally landed.
It landed on a riverbank not far from the elves, lazily yawning, then looked at the vigilant elves hiding in the forest and said with a sideways glance:
“Why are you all so scared? Lord Mairrel isn’t going to eat you.”
“It’s because you look terrifying.”
Just as Mairrel finished speaking, a sweet female voice picked up where it left off, teasing softly.
Then, under the surprised gazes of the elves, a petite, pink-haired female elf jumped down from the Black Dragon’s back.
She wore a lavish mage robe and held a skull-shaped magic wand, her movements agile as she dismounted the dragon.
The Black Dragon snorted, dissatisfied, muttering:
“Terrifying? Huh, clearly majestic and mighty is more like it!”
*An elf riding a Black Dragon?!*
Seeing the female Elf Mage dismount from the Black Dragon, the hidden elves were left gaping in astonishment.
Only then did they truly believe Eno Wind’s words—this Black Dragon… was indeed their ally!
Mother Nature above!
Could a Black Dragon really become an ally?!
“Lady Little Xian Miao, so it was you who came!”
Seeing the pink-haired Elf Mage, Eno Flame’s face lit up with joy.
The elf who had arrived on the Black Dragon was, of course, Little Xian Miao.
As one of the leaders of the Chosen Ones, Little Xian Miao’s name was somewhat well-known among the Elf NPCs. Of course, thanks to the workings of Eve, her name had been phonetically translated, so it didn’t seem odd.
Recently, more elves had been progressively returning, and whenever new believers were sensed early, Eve would issue tasks for players to fetch them.
This time, Little Xian Miao took on the task of fetching them, luring Mairrel with honey roast skewers, and riding it to meet these elves migrating from the direction of the Fertile Plain.
“Hello, it must have been exhausting escorting them all the way,” Little Xian Miao said with a sweet smile in response to Eno Flame’s address.
Eno Flame straightened up, drawing a tree-shaped symbol on his chest while earnestly declaring:
“For the glory of the Elf Clan! Praise the Mother Goddess!”
Little Xian Miao paused momentarily, then quickly drew a symbol and said:
“Uh… Praise the Goddess!”
*It truly was their people coming to retrieve them…*
Seeing the exchange between the two, the elves hidden in the forest relaxed entirely and stepped out.
Eno Flame turned to the emerging elves and introduced:
“Everyone, this is Little Xian Miao, one of the Chosen One leaders summoned from another world by the Mother Goddess.”
After hearing Eno Wind’s introduction, the elves’ gazes towards Little Xian Miao instantly transformed:
“So you are the legendary Chosen One!”
“The Chosen Ones? Are they the Divine Envoys Eno mentioned, those who vanquished the Rock Cave Tribe?”
They all approached Little Xian Miao with respect, greeting her, which made her feel slightly uneasy.
She chuckled, saying:
“Well… haha, welcome home, everyone. It must have been quite a journey for you all.”
“Rua! And Mairrel! Mairrel played a significant role in the attack against the Half-Beasts!”
Listening to the elves, Mairrel turned its head, glaring with its large eyes, speaking discontentedly, startling them.
“Mairrel! You’re scaring them again!”
Little Xian Miao tapped the Black Dragon’s scale armor with her magic wand, then said to the elves:
“Well… haha, don’t be afraid, this big guy only looks scary. Its personality is quite pleasant.”
After speaking, she cleared her throat:
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“So then… we shall depart. From here to the core area of the Elf Forest is several hundred kilometers. If we travel normally, it will take a while, but Mairrel will fly everyone back.”
“Ride… ride the Black Dragon back?”
Upon hearing Little Xian Miao’s words, the elves felt dizzy, as if they were dreaming.
“What? Do you have any complaints? Without the honey roast, Mairrel wouldn’t even consider bringing you! If you want to walk back, Mairrel won’t mind. With fewer people, Lord Mairrel would be more at ease.”
The Black Dragon bared its teeth and said.
“Mairrel!”
Little Xian Miao raised her magic wand again, tapping on its face armor.
