Once is a coincidence, twice is an accident, but three or even four times...
We went to different locations based on different intelligence sources, and the results were the same.
It's as if those villages never existed, or, at some point in time, they disappeared collectively?
Or, is there some powerful force preventing outsiders from finding them?
Were the memories of those who showed us the way all false? Even the elf adventurer?
I tried using some detection magic to search for any remaining spatial fluctuations, but found nothing.
Teacher, you specifically told me to go to the elf village. Did you anticipate something?
Or do you know anything about the elf village?
This strange situation makes me feel very uneasy.
My sister Ella and I will continue our journey and keep an eye out for clues about the elf village, but I feel I must let you know about this matter.
I hope the teacher can give some guidance.
We will continue to explore and learn, but we will also be mindful of safety and return to the forest before the agreed time.
Your student, Volame.
(P.S. Ella said she also felt that this matter was very strange and had never encountered a similar situation before. She asked me to say hello to both teachers on her behalf.)
"What did Volame's letter say?"
In an elf village, Lord and Celie are resting here.
The magic of sending letters cast with the help of magic power can accurately deliver the message to the other party based on the recipient's magical connection. However, it consumes a lot of magic power. Lord himself rarely uses it unless it is absolutely necessary.
"Someone is targeting the elves' village." Celie said coldly, handing the letter to Lord.
Lord took it and read it with a frown, "It's obviously the work of the demons."
"Demon?"
Celie's grip on the cup tightened instantly, causing a crack to appear on it. "What a bunch of ignorant people! How dare they act so brazenly!"
The angry magical aura emanated from her uncontrollably, making the atmosphere around her a little tense.
"It's not done openly." Lord shook his head, his fingertips tracing the air as if sketching a map. "It's done behind the scenes, quietly."
"Think back, we've encountered several elven villages along the way, including this one, which is larger and closer to the core area. All of them are safe and sound, which means our direction is not within the demons' plan."
"The direction that Volame and the others are venturing in is far from the center of the continent and is relatively remote, especially far away from the sphere of influence of the Elven Kingdom."
"So even if the demons attacked these villages, the news wouldn't spread quickly, or even be discovered at all."
Lord's gaze returned to Celie. "They are very cautious, choosing targets that are weak and isolated, and not likely to attract the attention of the Elven Kingdom or beings like us."
"Moreover, their range of action, at present, is limited to the direction in which Volame and the others are heading."
Celie instantly understood Lord's reasoning: "Is it a coincidence or is there another purpose?"
She had never imagined that the direction of Volame and Ella's adventure was actually the same as the demons' plan.
When she thought that they might become the target of the demons, Celie felt that she could no longer suppress the anger in her heart.
"It's probably just a coincidence." Lord's voice remained calm, soothing Celie's anger that was about to explode.
"After all, if they really came specifically to target Volame, there would be no need to attack those elven villages. However, to be able to do it so perfectly, they must not be an ordinary demon, but must be at the level of a great demon."
Lord remembered that in the original book there seemed to be a demon general who was specifically responsible for this matter, but he forgot his name.
After all, that guy was too unlucky.
Not only did he meet Volame in his prime, but he also provoked the real protagonist of the future, Frillian, and was killed on the spot without leaving any trace.
"Could the Great Demon Clan be on the level of the Seven Collapse Sages?"
Celie still remembered the Seven Broken Sages she had fought against when she and Lord went to the Demon King's Castle.
Although it is not impossible for him to kill them, it is a bit difficult for Volame and Ella.
"I think should not be."
Lord felt that the demon general's strength had not yet reached the level of the Seven Collapsed Sages.
Besides, the Seven Collapse Sages are not synonymous with the strongest among the demons. For example, Livalai, although not one of the Seven Collapse Sages, is not inferior to any of the Seven Collapse Sages in strength.
"Forget it, let's just go find them." Celie stood up suddenly, the cup in her hand shattering with a bang, and purple juice flowed down the back of her hand. "Find and kill all those hiding rats!"
"Calm down." Lord's voice was low, but it carried a strange penetrating power. He came to Celie's side and said, "Sit down first."
Celia shot him a sharp, questioning look.
Lord met her anger calmly, and just took out a towel to wipe the other's little hand wet with juice.
"With Ella and Volame's current strength, unless they encounter a sneak attack from a Seventh Collapse Sage, ordinary demons, or even great demons, may not be able to do anything to them.
Volame has a very high talent for magic, and with your and my guidance, and with Ella as an experienced senior, we should have more trust in them both."
He paused and continued his analysis, "Besides, if we rush over now, we may not be able to find them.
They're constantly on the move, so maybe by the time we get there they've already encountered and dealt with the demons. In that case, wouldn't it be a wasted trip?"
"In the end, this is a rare experience. Rather than us clearing the way for them every time, we can let them weather the storm themselves."
Celie pursed her lips. She understood Lord's reasoning, but she still felt a little worried about Volame and Ella subconsciously.
Sometimes, Miss Elf is unexpectedly soft-hearted.
"What if they encountered not ordinary demons, but powerful demons on the level of the Seven Collapse Sages? Or worse, that strange demon king himself? The two of them wouldn't be able to stop him."
Lord looked at the subtle worry in Celia's eyes, and secretly felt that although the elf lady usually spoke tough in front of her disciples, she was actually still worried about their safety in her heart.
He gently held the other person's slightly cold hand.
"I have a backup plan, Celie."
Before the younger generation of the family goes out to gain experience, how can the elders not give them some life-saving props?
Although Lord couldn't make his mental clone travel across billions of kilometers to land, he could still get some props to deliver a full-strength attack.
“Before Volame left, I left a space magic on her containing Org’s full liberation attack.
This magic is usually in a completely silent state and cannot be detected by any means of detection, including that of the Demon King.
It will be activated instantly when Volame's life is threatened.
Therefore, as long as the Demon King doesn't attack us personally, Volame and the others are more than capable of handling most dangers. However."
Lord's tone suddenly turned cold: "If that demon king really dares to come down in person."
Before he could finish his words, a cold murderous intent swept over him like an invisible storm, but Lord precisely controlled it within the room without alarming any elves in the village.
This murderous intent was so pure and so terrifying that it made Celie feel a palpitation in her heart.
"Then I won't have any scruples anymore. Even if I have to use my body as a carrier of the seal, I will completely wipe her out from this world!" Lord's voice was terrifyingly calm.
Seeing the unprecedented murderous determination in Lord's eyes, Celie's worry and anger miraculously subsided.
She knew Lord was not exaggerating.
But she didn't expect that Lord actually secretly released a space magic on Volame without her noticing it at all.
For some reason, this concern and desire to protect made her a little unhappy.
"I understand." Celie tried to restore her usual coolness to her voice. "So, should we write them a reply?"
"Yes, I should reply." Lord suppressed his terrifying murderous intent. "Tell her that all this was done by the demons. Be cautious. If you find any traces of demon activity, do not make any contact rashly. Protect yourself first."
"Also, we can warn the elven villages in this area and ask them to visit the village chief. I've inquired about this village, and it's the core elven village in this area. They should have a way to pass on information."
Celia nodded. This was indeed the safest option.
Lord walked to the window, a trace of magic with a faint golden glow lingering on his fingertips.
The magic power condensed and transformed at his fingertips, eventually turning into a magic messenger emitting light that resembled a firefly.
The corresponding information has been injected into it. The messenger gently flapped its wings, turned into a stream of light, and silently blended into the night.
After doing all this, Lord turned around and looked at Celie.
The necklace on the elf lady's neck reflected a faint light under the night light.
"Let's go," Lord extended his hand, "and visit the village chief here."
Celie glanced at him but didn't refuse his outstretched hand.
She placed her hand in Lord's warm palm and let him hold her hand. The two walked down the house side by side and headed towards the center of the village.
The communication with the elven elders here did not take too much time and ended quickly.
The situation was just as Lord had expected. The elders of these core villages did not have close daily contact with the small villages on the outskirts.
Fortunately, the connections between the small villages in this area have not been cut off, and there are still occasional exchanges. This alone is enough to show that the demons have not yet extended their hands in this direction.
At first, the elders did not take Lord's warning seriously. Although Lord could have asked Celie to reveal her identity, he chose not to do so.
He directly said that a large number of elven villages had disappeared in the northwest, and hinted that it might be related to the demons. If you don’t believe it, you can send someone to verify it.
Although the elders were still a little skeptical, they promised to report the matter to the Elf Kingdom and strengthen vigilance in the surrounding area.
On the way back, the night grew darker.
Most of the lights in the village were out, leaving only the blue-green glow of the plants under the moonlight.
The two walked side by side, neither speaking.
Celie didn't know what she was thinking. She kept her head down, and her loose golden hair shone with a soft color in the moonlight.
Lord could feel the chill emanating from her, which was even greater than usual.
That is not magic that is released deliberately, but the breath that naturally flows out when one is depressed.
He turned his head and his eyes fell on Celie's furrowed brows.
"Still worried?" Lord took the initiative to break the silence.
Celie didn't answer immediately, but paused slightly.
After a moment, he whispered, "I wonder what the elves would be like now without you."
"What do you mean?" Lord was very confused by the elf lady's strange remarks.
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