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Chapter 701: Invasion of Alfheim (1)

Alfheim, the residence of the light elves, is described in human mythology as a country where it is spring all year round, which is indeed the case.

Most of Alfheim is covered with lush green trees. Even in places not covered by trees, you can basically see flowers and green grass. Magical creatures like those in fairy tales can be seen everywhere.

This is a country suitable for the survival of most creatures. It is also a kingdom full of mystery and magic. It is a standard fairy tale kingdom, like a painting that collects all the good wishes.

But today, the tranquility of this painting that has lasted for thousands of years is about to be polluted by a stain.

On the city wall that was as tangled as trees, the Queen of Light Elves frowned and looked down at the groups of Frost Giants below. The leader was unsurprisingly the infamous Giant King Laofei.

"Are you planning an all-out war with the Light Elves, Lao Fei?"

The Light Elf's questioning was met with Lao Fei's dismissive dismissal. "I'm standing outside your city gate with a fully armed army. You don't think I'm just here for a vacation, do you?" So these happy people are really naive.

"No need for nonsense." Lao Fei raised the single-edged battle axe on his shoulder high. "Lao Fei is here to fight."

Before she could finish her words, the axe that was emitting cold air was instantly wrapped in a thick layer of ice. The axe, which was already extremely huge, now looked even more exaggerated. Before the Queen of the Light Elf could speak to stop it, the giant frost axe fell from the air and hit the city wall made of plant roots directly.

"boom!"

The giant axe emitting cold air sank into the intricate and thick roots like cutting tofu. Not only that, with the invasion of ice, a layer of frost began to fall on the base, and gradually the frost covered a large area.

The Elf Queen held onto the wall to prevent herself from falling. She could see that Lao Fei wanted to freeze the 'wall' to death with ice.

Light elves are creatures that worship nature and magic. Their food, clothing, housing and transportation all depend on nature. Their clothes come from silk threads spit out by insects and leaves of plants, and what they eat are all gifts from nature. Even their buildings and facilities are made of various plants.

For example, the city wall under your feet is actually the roots of various ancient plants in Alfheim. Their lives are almost as old as Alfheim itself. Perhaps these plants existed before the light elves appeared.

But it is also because of this that these ancient magical plants have become natural protective shields under the guidance and care of the light elves. Don't underestimate these plants, as the toughness of their individual roots is no less than that of steel.

Under the protection of magic, ordinary fire magic could not destroy these plants. Now Lao Fei could split several rhizomes with an axe by his own strength, which was an amazing thing in itself.

In addition, if the cold air invades these plants from the inside, if he continues, it will not take long for him to break through the city wall, and then Alfheim will be devastated.

"Strengthen the defense of the city walls! Stop the invasion of the frost giants!" The queen gave the order quickly, and the light elf wizards behind her cast spells quickly. Some used various magic spells on the city walls, and some used attack magic to attack Lao Fei.

In short, for a while, all kinds of barrages continued, and many archers also shot arrows, and the war was about to break out.

"Protect the king!" The giants behind Lao Fei shouted and rushed to his side, raising their round shields to block the various attacks from the sky. Ordinary shields were naturally unable to stop the bombardment of magic, but the frost giants could draw on the power of ice. Even their shields were covered with a thick layer of solid ice, blocking the attacks before they even hit the shield itself.

Suddenly, ice flowers flew everywhere. Alfheim, which used to be like spring all year round, welcomed winter for the first time. These creatures living in the greenhouse now had to face the first blizzard in their lives.

"Quickly retreat, Queen," one of her men said to the Elf Queen. "We can still build several walls to hold off the Frost Giants' advance. There's no need for you to risk your life on the front lines."

"Yes, Queen," the others echoed. "Even if we can't resist, you can ask Asgard for help from within the palace. Staying on the front lines is unwise."

The Elf Queen thought it made sense. She was the backbone of the Light Elves, just like Lao Fei was to the Frost Giants. As long as the leaders like them did not fall, her subordinates would have a goal to strive for.

On the contrary, if their leaders fall, the army will naturally collapse. This is why the frost giants protect Lao Fei.

"Alright," the Elf Queen nodded. "Remember to keep the communication magic active. I'll be keeping an eye on the battlefield. If we can't hold on, we must retreat. Our most important thing is to save our lives. I'll call for reinforcements from Asgard if necessary."

"Yes! Queen!" The elves responded in unison. This deafening sound not only gave the Elf Queen confidence, but also comforted other companions around her. After all, the more people there are, the less fear there will be.

The queen looked at her soldiers with satisfaction, and then evacuated under the cover of her personal guards.

Lao Fei stood in the protection circle of his men. He was almost asleep. If it weren't for cooperating with Malekith's plan, he would have broken through the city wall long ago instead of standing here stupidly pretending to be no match for the wall.

Although the tree wall is very strong and there are many light elf wizards who are constantly using magic to repair the wall, these forces are just like a mantis trying to stop a chariot in front of Lao Fei.

Who was he? The Giant King, Laufey. Though not as powerful as Surtur, he was also a giant who led the frost and ice into Asgard. The one who fought him back then was the God King, Odin.

What level are you, a light elf? Do you really think this wall of trees can stop me? Stop making the giant laugh.

Just when Lao Fei was bored, a frost giant standing at the back suddenly raised the spear he had prepared long ago, pointed it at the sky and threw it out. It collided with the elves' attacks and then exploded into countless ice crystals.

As the ice crystals fell, all the Frost Giants noticed it, including Lao Fei who was blocked. The corners of his mouth, revealing his fangs, rose slightly. Finally, he didn't have to stand there stupidly.

This move seemed to be a counterattack by the Frost Giants, but it was actually a signal agreed upon in advance by Laofei and Malekith.

Malekith's target is the Queen of the Light Elves, but it is too difficult to capture the queen in public, so he must let the Queen of the Elf return to the palace from the front line.

Because of the invasion, the light elves will inevitably transfer most of their manpower to the front line. At this time, the palace will be relatively empty, and Malekith wants to take advantage of this opportunity to take action.

(End of this chapter)