Free Web NovelChapter 105: Chapter 28: Soft and Sweet Elf~ Please Don’t Get Weird...
"I’d like to see who dares!"
In front of the wooden cabin, a female elf clad entirely in fiery red stepped forward. Like a raging inferno, she blocked the other elves who were trying to take Rella away.
"Hong Lian! Are you defying the ancient laws of the Elf Race?" demanded Elder Ronnie angrily.
Hong Lian turned, the flames in her pupils looking as if they could burn anything to ash. She shot Ronnie a glare and sneered, "Ronnie, since when were you qualified to speak to me?"
Her voice brimmed with the confidence of power, causing Elder Ronnie to show a hint of fear.
Although Ronnie’s status was equal to Hong Lian’s, both being Elf Elders, Ronnie couldn’t help but feel terrified in the face of such absolute strength. Hong Lian’s fury seemed capable of setting the entire world ablaze, making all the other elves too scared to approach.
"Hong Lian, this is the unanimous decision of the Elder Council! You have no right to interfere!" Seeing that she couldn’t suppress Hong Lian, Ronnie invoked the name of the Elder Council.
However, Hong Lian just gave a cold smile, seemingly unfazed by the Elder Council’s decision. She slowly drew the Giant Sword from her back. The moment its tip touched the ground, a fierce flame erupted, as if warning off anyone who dared to draw near.
"As long as I’m here, no one will lay a single finger on Rella!" Hong Lian’s voice was firm and cold, striking fear into the hearts of the elves present and causing them to back away.
Su Xuan happened to arrive at the Elf Race’s territory just then. He watched from a distance as Hong Lian stood against thousands of elves, a flash of surprise on his face.
’Is that an Adventurer belonging to another Player?!’ Su Xuan immediately deduced that this fiery red Female Elf already had her own Adventurer’s Guild. And from the looks of her power and aura, she was clearly no ordinary Adventurer.
At that moment, Hong Lian was like a raging inferno. Her very presence was a symbol of Power, preventing any of the elves from making a rash move.
Su Xuan’s gaze narrowed. ’Her Level is so high!’
’It’s over Level fifty!’
"Aunt Hong Lian!"
Beiya Fuli and Beira Furo pushed through the crowd to the Female Elf’s side.
"Don’t worry. As long as I’m here, your mother will be fine!"
The fiery red Female Elf smiled reassuringly at the two sisters. Her smile had a strange, calming power that put people at ease.
"And who are these friends?"
Hong Lian asked, looking quizzically at Su Xuan and his group.
This place was close to the Elf Mother Tree; outsiders couldn’t come here.
"They’re our Guild partners, and this is our Guild President! Aunt Hong Lian, just like you, we joined a Guild too!" Beiya Fuli replied to Hong Lian.
"Oh? Is that so?"
Hearing this, a fervent light flashed in Hong Lian’s eyes. She carefully sized up Su Xuan and his group, then broke into a brilliant smile. "Welcome to the Elf Race. It’s a shame I can’t host you properly right now."
"We’re here to help Fuli and Flora," Su Xuan responded.
"We appreciate your kind intentions, but this isn’t something outsiders can easily get involved in." Hong Lian’s tone grew heavy.
"Even if it’s not easy to get involved, I have to step up and help them. Fuli and Flora are very important partners in our Guild," Su Xuan said, his tone firm.
"It seems Fuli and Flora have chosen a trustworthy Guild." A smile of admiration appeared on Hong Lian’s face after hearing Su Xuan’s words. Then, she said resolutely, "You can rest assured. As long as I’m here, Rella will never be sent to the Dark Prison."
Just then, a Female Elf with short, dark purple hair and wheat-colored skin emerged from the opposing elven faction. In an icy tone, she issued a command to Hong Lian: "Hong Lian, we must abide by the rules the Elf Race has followed for ten thousand years. If you continue to obstruct us, we will have no choice but to strip you of your status as an Elf Elder!"
Hong Lian turned to the dark-haired elf, a smile playing on her lips as she challenged, "Yuluxi, did you orchestrate all this? If you’re trying to frame Princess Leila, I won’t let you get away with it, even if you are one of the three revered princesses of the Elf Race! If you don’t believe me, feel free to try!"
"You!" Yuluxi was taken aback by Hong Lian’s words.
A chill flashed across her cold face. She hadn’t expected that even she, a Princess, couldn’t suppress Hong Lian’s fiery spirit. Her inner rage caused her right eye to flicker with a faint purple light. ’That’s...?’
Su Xuan’s heart skipped a beat. ’Is that the Demon Eye of a Witch?’ He never would have imagined that a Witch could exist among the Elf Race.
Yuluxi snorted coldly and said angrily, "It seems you want to start a civil war within the Elf Race!"
"I’m ready anytime!" Hong Lian pulled her Blazing Fire Greatsword from the ground and shouldered it. Its scorching flames shone as brightly as the sun in the sky.
While the elves were arguing, Su Xuan took a few steps forward and said loudly, "Everyone, please look at me for a moment."
His appearance immediately drew the attention of every elf present.
"Who is he?"
"Why is a human here?"
"This is a forbidden area of the Elf Race. How can a human be allowed in?"
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"But didn’t Princess Leila say she’s never had contact with a man?"
Seeing Su Xuan, the elves began to murmur among themselves.
"Who are you?" Yuluxi questioned Su Xuan coldly. "Human, this is the territory of the Elf Race. You have no right to speak."
"I am Fuli and Flora’s Guild President," Su Xuan said calmly. "I’m well aware I have no standing in the affairs of your race, but please allow me to say one thing."
"You have no right to speak! Get lost—" Elder Ronnie started to drive Su Xuan away but was stopped by Yuluxi.
"Wait. Let him finish," Yuluxi said.
"Y-Yes, Princess Yuluxi," Elder Ronnie stammered.
"Thank you." Su Xuan gave Yuluxi a faint smile and then said, "I’ve learned from Fuli and the others that according to the laws of the Elf Race, only those who have committed an unforgivable sin are imprisoned in the Dark Prison. So I’d like to ask, what unforgivable sin has Rella committed?"
"As a Princess, she bore two offspring for a Foreign Race! That is an unforgivable sin!" Ronnie immediately shouted in accusation.
Su Xuan, however, calmly retorted, "As far as I know, it has not been determined whether Fuli and Flora were born from the union of two sexes. So how can you claim their mother has committed a monstrous crime?"
Ronnie scoffed, "Are you ignorant? Besides the union of two sexes, is there any other way to create life?"
Faced with this question, Su Xuan chose to remain silent, merely staring intently at Ronnie.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Ronnie asked, confused.
"We’re leaving!" Yuluxi suddenly cut off their conversation and turned to leave.
"Princess Yuluxi?" Elder Ronnie was completely bewildered, but Yuluxi didn’t explain. It was clear she had no desire to talk to someone who couldn’t understand.
As she was leaving, Yuluxi turned back to Su Xuan and said sternly, "Even if Rella avoids the Dark Prison for now, she will still have to face judgment when the Queen awakens in three days. The Elf Race will not be defiled by anyone!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Yuluxi departed decisively from the area, taking her faction of elves with her.
After Yuluxi and her group left, Hong Lian also had her supporters leave in an orderly fashion.
Su Xuan’s gaze, however, remained fixed on the departing Yuluxi. ’Witch is just an identity, but to find one among the Elf Race is truly unexpected.’
"M... Mr. President~~"
Just then, Beiya Leila, who hadn’t been seen until now, appeared in everyone’s view, leaning against the doorframe.
Her snow-white skin was slightly flushed, and her cheeks were as red as apples. ’Is there something she’s finding hard to say?’
"Rella, are you all right?"
Hong Lian walked toward Rella with concern.
"Thank you for everything this time, Hong Lian." Rella managed a faint smile, then said, "There’s something I need to discuss with Mr. President. Can we talk about everything else tomorrow?"
"Very well."
Hong Lian nodded and gave Su Xuan a meaningful look before she left.
Then she added, "I’ll leave Rella in your care." With that, Hong Lian departed, her Blazing Fire Greatsword on her shoulder.
"That Elf..." Su Xuan was a bit curious about Hong Lian’s identity.
"She’s an Elf Elder who has always supported me, one of the people I trust most," Rella explained to Su Xuan. "Please, come in. I’ll make you some tea..."
Her voice was light and faint. Just as she was about to welcome Su Xuan and his group inside, she faltered due to her illness and pitched forward.
Su Xuan immediately caught Rella, his large hand pressing gently against her soft, slightly warm body.
Rella’s body was as soft as water. That, combined with the milky fragrance coming from her, almost made Su Xuan think he was holding something made of milk...
AHEM~
Su Xuan asked, "Are you all right?"
"I’m fine, thank you~"
Rella gave Su Xuan a radiant smile, but her eyes were a little evasive.
Seemingly avoiding Su Xuan’s gaze, she stood up with a slight tremble, pulling away from his embrace. Finally, she let Fuli and Flora help her to sit on the bed.
Su Xuan was a bit confused by this.
’Is Rella sick?’
He immediately opened Rella’s Status window.
[Strong Desire (Vigorous): An intense desire is causing her body to become a little strange...]
