Necromancer, summoning 055? What the heck?

Chapter 171 The Delegation's Visit and Lavish Gifts
The half-elf race was once considered a disgrace to the elven race for its impure bloodline and was marginalized and rejected.

But now, any human noble or professional with even a trace of elven blood will receive some degree of quiet care from the Dark Forest.

Perhaps it's a perfectly timed gift, a discreet helping hand in a time of crisis, or simply a regular greeting, a letter expressing that your "family" will always remember you.

The reason why Liushuang received care from her aunt was related to her elven bloodline, which had been diluted to only a quarter, but only to a certain extent.

The bigger reason, of course, is that she is a descendant of human nobles, possessing a certain status and potential influence in the future. Even if her current status seems low, she may be able to use it someday!

This is a long-term investment. The elves have been unable to return to the continent on their own for a hundred years, so they need to rely on external forces.

This tactic was actually quite effective. The discrimination and ridicule faced by elven bloodlines on the continent made these children, caught in the middle, feel a strong sense of goodwill towards the care from their "mother's home."

Although these half-elves cannot influence the course of the continent for the time being due to their status and other reasons, it is not easy to accomplish certain things, but it would be much more convenient to prevent certain things from being accomplished.

For example, stirring up conflicts between territories.

For example, some rare resources that suddenly appear and could trigger disputes could "just happen" to appear at the border between powers.

The elves know far more about this continent than the short-lived and fragmented humans.

In fact, the turbulent situation on the mainland in recent years is definitely inextricably linked to these old guys hiding deep in the forest.

Several seemingly accidental wars between nations were actually orchestrated by the elven or half-elven forces behind the scenes.

The orcs, those muscle-bound brutes, march south every year, making a strong presence, but the actual damage they inflict on humans is negligible. And the elves… who knows how many “pointed-eared” eyes are watching behind every single war!

Now, one of the small chips has suddenly given rise to a completely unexpected variable.

"Based on all the information, this Lord Chen Mo should be an apostle of a new god!"

"His stance is undoubtedly human, but he doesn't seem to be prejudiced against other races. Under his command, both orcs and beastmen are given important positions, and even intelligent beings of the undead race are entrusted with important tasks!"

Elder Aiona casually unfolded a newspaper in the air; the picture on it was of Li Zelin, the Earthbound Undead, receiving the Nth reward from the Vast Ocean.

"Furthermore, the Whispering Wind has given a clear conclusion: this lord values ​​relationships highly and has given almost unlimited support to that little girl, Frost Flow!"

"So, everyone, what do you think about the application from Skyfrost City? Should we give it a positive response?"

The conclusion was almost overwhelmingly agreed upon.

For the elves, Frostfall is just a seed they are cultivating, but it has only just sprouted and is far from being ready for harvest.

As a result, a large tree suddenly grew next to the seed, and a strange bond formed between it and the seed.

That's not all; he's just a minor lord. In that precarious region, who knows how long he can survive?

However, this "spring hunt" by the orcs finally revealed a portion of the strength of the Vast Ocean Territory.

A refrigerator can't hold an elephant!

Despite some concerns from traditional elders: "That metallic storm... is full of destructive and scorching energy, which runs counter to the peace and tranquility of nature."

This statement quickly drew rebuttals: "What's this talk of betrayal? Is there anything more important than power?"

"Wake up! The druids who revere nature are almost all dead!"

Elder Aiona slowly rose, walked to the edge of the hall, and looked out at the boundless green sea, her gaze seemingly trying to pierce through the dense foliage to see the distant golden desert.

"Hundreds of years of hiding could not extinguish our longing for our homeland. The emerald plains under the sun, the scattered dream lakes... we have never forgotten."

"Now that we have a slight chance, why not give it a try?"

"What's the point of keeping our time, we old codgers?"

Deep within the dark forest, beneath the canopy of the Eternal Tree, the resolutions of the Silvermoon Elders transformed into shimmering rune letters, carried by agile forest eagles, flying to various parts of the forest.

The report from "Children of Morning Wind" Cyril, combined with scattered but consistent information from other sources, ultimately paints a picture that the elders can no longer remain indifferent to: a miracle that stubbornly grows in the desert, a young lord who wields otherworldly power, values ​​loyalty, and shows rare tolerance towards other races.

In particular, the glorious victory against the orcs' "Spring Hunt" completely changed the elves' assessment.

Power will always be the most reliable currency on the mainland.

The long-silent elven kingdom, like a pebble thrown into a still lake, began to ripple.

After a flurry of preparations, the elves' special mission team headed north, and then followed Princess Liushuang eastward into the Vast Sea!

This team was quite large. In addition to Princess Liushuang leading the team herself, important figures from both the civil and military branches of Tianshuang City accompanied them. The most eye-catching part was the exquisite and elegant elf team.

This was the bargaining chip that the old officials of Skyfrost City had painstakingly acquired to "increase the weight" for their young lord.

It can only be said that he is a politician, and he has almost perfectly grasped the needs of all parties.

As for the flowing frost.

She was overjoyed by the arrival of the elves, especially her aunt, but at the same time, she felt a vague sense of unease.

After all, the last time his country was destroyed and his family perished, Dark Forest only sent a letter saying "Take care!" Why is it making such a big fuss now?

Because I won?

Liu Shuang couldn't quite understand it, so she decided to stop thinking about it!

Upon their arrival in the Vast Ocean, the group was immediately given a grand welcome by Lord Chen Mo.

This was the first time Chen Mo had ever seen in person the legendary "proud pointed ears," "secluded forest dwellers," "controllers of the Fountain of Life," and "guardians of the Eternal Tree"...

The leader of the elves was a true Silvermoon Elder—Isera Brightwing.

Unlike the elderly Eona, Ysera Brightwing is known for her keen political acumen and powerful nature magic. She is a powerful figure in the Silvermoon Elders and a staunch representative of the "Infinite Contact" faction.

Yes, among the elves there are the self-reliant faction, the limited contact faction, and the unlimited contact faction.

This school of thought argues that if the elves can restore their kingdom, there is no power they cannot approach, and they can welcome even murlocs or goblins with a smile.

That's definitely a bit extreme!

Ysera's mount was no ordinary horse, but an elegant and robust Nightblade Shadow Panther with fur that shimmered like stars, far more majestic than Frostbite's "Little Black".

Little Black only dared to huddle far away in the bushes and breathe on Big White, while Ysera's Nightblade Shadow Panther dared to face the unicorn baring its teeth.

Add to that the elven elder's armor, which seemed to shimmer with starlight; his long, green hair that covered almost half his body; his ears that were nearly level with the top of his head; and the longbow that swayed rhythmically with his movements…

This fairy, seemingly straight out of a legend, held the entire scene in her grip for several dozen seconds. Compared to her, the little princess next to her looked like a porcelain doll.

The other party's attitude also gave Chen Mo a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

Do you really think that living for hundreds of years is just for nothing?
"Before seeing the vast desert, I could never have imagined that such a vibrant and dynamic city could be born in the desert!"

"Simple, profound, and possessing a magnificent and grand beauty!"

"He still has this kind of energy!"

"Oh, I simply can't believe that humans, orcs, half-orcs, and goblins, working together hand in hand, can form such an orderly line!"

"I think if an elf came here, she would definitely be captivated by this amazing city!"

Isela Mingyi praised him almost constantly throughout the journey, and importantly, every compliment she made was spot on.

Compared to Ysera, the usually eloquent governor of Heran was practically a stutterer...

Well, everyone else is basically mute!

In the spacious city lord's mansion, Chen Mo hosted a grand banquet for the guests, after all, this was one of the few strengths that the territory could boast about.

In the end, they were easily suppressed by the elves.

"Thank you for your help and support to the younger generation in our family!"

Ysera gently stroked the head of Princess Liushuang sitting beside her and said sincerely, "I heard from Liushuang that you saved her four times!"

"In the River Moon Federation, your magical weapon saved her from the abduction of those filthy savages."

"In the Crystal Plains, in dire straits, we brought her back to Cloud City!"

"Cloud Mist Territory has been occupied by the enemy, and your Unicorn Guards are protecting her as they fight off the enemy."

"Furthermore, she protected her and her people during the orc attack!"

Ysera smiled gently: "What an incredible coincidence! I think even the most renowned bards couldn't have written such a legendary story!"

"We really don't know how to express our gratitude. We brought some small gifts in the hope that they will be of some reward to you."

Next comes the exciting part: opening the gift box.

To be honest, Chen Mo never expected the elves to be so generous. After all, the last time, Chen Mo contacted the elves from the Red Tree Highlands with a letter from the little princess, expressing his willingness to pay any type of currency to obtain the Fountain of Life, only to be politely refused.

Chen Mo initially thought that the Spring of Life was some kind of secret, a treasure passed down through generations of elves, and he felt a little embarrassed.

As a result, these are now just simple, basic gifts.

Nine [Eternal Song of Life]
Nine [Blessings for Life]
Six pills of "Ode to Life";
Twelve bottles of the Fountain of Life;

The main course will follow next.

The Moon Deer, almost extinct on the mainland, is a beautiful and gentle creature that is often mistaken for the same species as the sacred white deer of the Misty Moon Divine Court.

In reality, the Sacred White Deer can only be considered a poor-quality alternative to the Moon Deer.

The gift of "danger perception" alone is enough to prove the special value of this creature.

The fluorescent silkworms that can weave psychedelic fields can immerse people within a certain area in a comprehensive illusion that involves sight, hearing, smell, and touch...

It is said that long ago, this thing was a standard item for nobles to use when they fantasized about bigger, unattainable noble ladies or even queens, and to fall asleep at night.

There is also the heart of an ancient tree, which contains immense life energy.

This is completely different from the Dark Demon Tree Heart that Chen Mo dug out when he first came out of the mountain. The Ancient Tree Heart, combined with the Spring of Life, can grow tree people anywhere, tree people that can actually walk, move, and fight.

There is also the Nature's Breath Armor, unique to the Elven race. When you wear this armor in the Dark Forest, plants and animals will become your natural allies, concealing your tracks and reporting enemy activity.

Clearly, the elf was indicating to Chen Mo that he had at least granted him the right to freely roam the Dark Forest within the Vast Ocean Territory!
Seeing so many magical items with unbelievable effects, Chen Mo began to understand why humans had always wanted to get rid of elves, yet had no choice but to let them block the core routes for traveling south and north.

Never enter a forest; who knows how many evil things might lurk there?

If I were to do it myself, shouldn't I start with a fire first...?

Stop thinking about it! They're giving me a gift!

Regardless, listening to this long introduction, Chen Mo felt that his desire to collect rare items was completely under the other party's control.

Of course, Chen Mo didn't believe what these cunning old foxes were saying.

The micro-expression analyzer is still on. The latest model of the micro-expression analyzer not only has an accuracy rate of 99.99%, but can also selectively analyze each unit present at the same time. It is projected onto a specific angle through the HUD device that was originally prepared for the little princess to cheat, so that only Chen Mo can see it.

After analyzing the situation, it became clear that everyone had their own ulterior motives, even the guys in my own territory.

However, amidst a circle of people with ulterior motives and hidden agendas, the emergence of someone who was "not very happy" was quite conspicuous.

Who is it?
Frost?

Chen Mo looked closely and saw the little girl leaning against Ysera, her face long and drawn, her fingers unconsciously twisting the elven elder's long green hair, looking listless.

what happened?
With so many people around, Chen Mo didn't want to ask too many questions.

Seemingly sensing Chen Mo's gaze, Liu Shuang's face flushed slightly. She sat up from Isela's embrace and lowered her head deeply.

Even without seeing the face, the micro-expression analyzer can still determine the movements.

Shy? I only glanced at you, what are you shy about...

Next, Chen Mo shifted his focus slightly to Liu Shuang and saw a series of subtle emotions that he found hard to understand.

Worried? For whom should I worry? Me or her aunt? Or perhaps Tian Shuang City? It doesn't make sense!

Guilt? Disappointment? Resentment?

What is all this? Where did it come from?
And then there's the main emotional theme that jumps back and forth: unhappy—somewhat happy—unhappy—somewhat happy...

Forget it, let's not try to guess what the girl is thinking. I'll just ask her directly when I get a chance!

(End of this chapter)