Zongman: Start by becoming the savior of the elves!

At the same time, Chloe and Elda stood quietly behind their boss, motionless, serious and focused.

After everyone was seated, the servants filed in, holding silver trays with exquisite wine glasses and pots filled with honey wine, a specialty of the elves. Iblin, who was wearing a maid outfit and black mesh stockings on her legs, took the wine pot and carefully poured the red wine into the cup. Then, she handed the wine glass to Lin Rui in a noble ritual.

Although Iblin is dressed as a maid, she is not a real maid. She is just cosplaying because Lin Rui likes maid costumes. You know, she is the sister of General Diluwa.

Iblin is like this. As long as Lin Rui likes it, she will do it unconditionally. She is willing to take on various roles and give silently.

Iblin sat on Lin Rui's thighs in a tender manner and handed him the wine glass. His voice was so gentle that it seemed to melt Xiaoxue: "Master, please have it."

At this time, Lin Rui could feel Iblin's tenderness towards him, stronger than anyone else.

Lin Rui sipped the honey wine in the cup, and the sweet taste moistened his throat perfectly. After a while, he said, "The school is doing very well, but the facilities inside need to be improved. If you keep sitting on those cold stones, you will hurt your body."

Lin Rui's words were so strange that Olga and others couldn't help laughing, and the laughter echoed softly in the room.

This sudden laughter puzzled Lin Rui. He blinked doubtfully and asked, "Is there anything wrong with what I said? Did I say anything strange? Sitting on a cold stone all day long must be torture."

Olga explained: "No, it's just that your attentiveness and thoughtfulness make us feel particularly cute."

After hearing this, Lin Rui's confusion instantly turned into relief: "Is that so."

Olga naturally embraced Lin Rui, her embrace was warm and full of deep dependence and love for Lin Rui. Diluwa was not to be outdone, she expressed intimacy in a unique way, gently pushing her plump breasts towards Lin Rui.

At this time, the door of the office room opened gently, and a guard walked in quietly, whispering a few words in Chloe's ear. Did something happen? Chloe nodded, walked to Lin Rui, and reported:

"The border patrol captured a caravan from Zuozhou and said they wanted to come in and greet you no matter what. They said they would donate money to the school after the mission was accomplished."

Zuozhou? That was the Nigrams Empire, the home of the Black Beast Group.

Olga frowned when she heard Chloe's report, and turned to Chloe to confirm: "Those guys again?" Her tone was full of helplessness and vigilance.

"Yes," Chloe's answer was simple and clear.

"This is the number of batches?" Olga asked further, with a sharp light flashing in her eyes.

"The sixth batch." Chloe answered without any hesitation, as if to reveal to everyone the frequency and unusualness of this phenomenon.

Everyone knew tacitly that since the Nigramus Empire, the overlord of the Black Beast Group, was defeated by Lin Rui's army several months ago, its merchants have been frequently appearing, trying to get close to the savior in various ways.

"Let them come?" Olga threw the question to Lin Rui.

Lin Rui pondered for a moment, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "I'm afraid they are here for investigation, so we can't be too cold." As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly changed the subject and teased lightly: "Maybe they really want to witness with their own eyes how beautiful Olga and Diruwa are, and how big their breasts are..." Before he finished speaking, Olga couldn't help laughing and patted Lin Rui's face lightly, but it was not a slap, but her soft and plump breasts, which instantly made Lin Rui fall into a sweet "suffocation" and could only make a series of vague squeaks.

"So, what's your decision?" Chloe asked at the right moment, interrupting the moment of playfulness.

Lin Rui barely broke free from Olga's "tender offensive", took a deep breath, and said seriously: "Please let them in."

Soon, a middle-aged man dressed in traditional Nigram Empire clothing walked into the room under Chloe's guidance. He gently took off his hood, and his white robe fluttered in the wind, looking particularly solemn. This is the traditional clothing of the Nigram Empire.

"My name is Shayok. I have come all the way from Yunzhou just to see with my own eyes the legendary savior of the elves." His voice was gentle and sincere, with a hint of fatigue from the long journey.

"It is a great honor for you to come here from afar. Please take a rest." Lin Rui stood up and shook hands with Shayok.

"In addition, I have prepared a small gift of stationery for each of the children here. Please train them to be useful talents."

Lin Rui did not sense any hostility from Shayok's words. He thanked him with the same etiquette and said, "I also sincerely hope that they can become talents who bring peace between the Nigrams Empire and our country."

However, this friendly atmosphere did not last long. Duluwa interrupted at the right time: "You are not here for reconnaissance."

Upon hearing this, Shayok remained calm and explained more sincerely, "How dare I? I am just a businessman. I hate to see war. I have been misunderstood a lot since that incident, and I also deeply hope for peace. Once a war breaks out, trade will inevitably be affected. There are also cases where we are implicated and prohibited from entering or leaving. We are also the ones who suffer losses."

At this point, his voice trembled slightly and he said, "Savior, I deeply admire the tolerance and kindness you showed after the war. You did not let hatred spread, but chose forgiveness and understanding. You did not let your men ruthlessly hunt us who strayed into your territory many times, but escorted us out of the country with courtesy. Such a broad mind makes me, a foreign merchant, feel unprecedented warmth. For this, I sincerely thank you."

The businessman lowered his head, clapped his hands and said, "This is a small gift for the savior."

Then a male servant carefully held the jade sculpture and placed it steadily on the long table. It was a lifelike jade lion, its shape was so vivid that it seemed ready to jump out at any time.

Lin Rui's attention was instantly attracted, and he secretly exclaimed in his heart: Isn't this the exhibit of ancient China that I saw in the museum?

When viewed up close, its texture is soft and smooth, and its size is comparable to that of a bowling ball. It is obvious that this precious raw jade was handed over to the hands of highly skilled craftsmen and was carefully carved.

"Does His Excellency Shayok's visit indicate that the tension between the Nigrams Empire and us will soon be eased, or even disappear?" Lin Rui's words revealed a hint of temptation and expectation.

"It would be great if that were the case." He expressed hope instead of answering.

If you put your hopes in your mouth, it means that it is not true. Not long ago, I heard from a third party that the Nigrams Empire suffered a great blow because of the defeat. The generals were also stunned.

It seems that we still cannot take the Nigrams Empire lightly.

As I was thinking this,

"Speaking of which, Mr. Savior, are you planning to stay in Otoko Castle forever?" Shayok's words were somewhat tentative.

"Your question is quite unique. As the king of the dark elves, I naturally have to work hard here and govern my territory carefully." Lin Rui's answer showed his kingly demeanor.

"Don't you plan to march into the entire Beizhou? We all think that the Savior is a great man who can dominate the entire Beizhou." Shayok changed the subject and touched upon a sensitive and delicate topic, as if putting Lin Rui at the center of the storm.

This is undoubtedly a dangerous topic. If you get carried away and say something like "That's not bad at all", then the news that "the dark elf savior has declared war on the princes of Beizhou" will spread to all countries the next day.

And it's not a rumor.

"I appreciate your praise. However, I have never thought about such a thing." Lin Rui's answer avoided the trap.

"But the people of Beizhou are eagerly looking forward to you, the savior, becoming their protector!" Shayok's words became more straightforward, almost pressing step by step, "If it were our emperor, he would have handed over the documents received by An Du to you and let you conquer Beizhou on your own."

The businessman Shayok kept talking, but Lin Rui refuted in an orderly manner:

"If it was your Emperor, he might have thought so. But for me, I would rather believe in the will of God, allowing me to stay here and have in-depth exchanges with friends like Lord Shayok to jointly seek peace and development."

Upon hearing this, Shayok couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Savior is really funny. I have heard of your intelligence for a long time, and today I see that it is true."

After saying this, he laughed even more heartily.

After visiting Otoshi Castle, the merchant Shayok boarded a two-person carriage. His subordinates were waiting on the carriage.

"How do you feel?" the subordinate asked.

"He is a shrewd man and should not be underestimated." Shayok replied, "The people of Beizhou are eagerly looking forward to you, the savior, to become their protector. Although he pressed me like this, he used the oracle to say that the gods hope that he and Lord Shayok will have a good relationship. Since he said that, what else can I do?"

"He is a man who lives up to his reputation." His subordinates expressed the same sentiment.

"Even worse." Shayok continued to analyze, "He knows very well that he is inseparable from the dark elves, which can be seen from the dark elves who always follow him. It is almost impossible to separate him from the dark elves. What's more rare is that he has successfully won the trust and support of the dark elves. We should be vigilant against such people. We must report all this to Mr. Mazarin immediately."

Chapter 59: The Plot Against Otoko Castle

A group of Urakami men and women wearing clothes of the Nigram Empire were gathered in the Lord's Hall of Nagisa Castle to meet the counselor Mazarin, who was known as the "Prime Minister in Black". This team included not only two ambassadors, but also more than 40 experts who were good at infiltration and secret operations. They were all indispensable forces for Urakami to plan for the hegemony of Beizhou, and Mazarin believed it.

The defeat in the Battle of Ottoshi Castle was like a sudden storm, shaking the indestructible reputation of General Bolt, the Grand Commander, in the empire. Based on his understanding of General Bolt, Mazarin predicted that he would not accept defeat and personally led the army to make a comeback. A decisive battle was about to begin amid the interweaving of anger and wisdom between the two sides.

In the blueprint carefully planned by Mazarin, the final chapter of this battle will be that the Black Beast Group will conquer Otoshi Castle with a thunderous force and brutally purge the dark elves in the city as a deterrent. In this way, other elven tribes in Bijuu will take the initiative to come to Urakami Kingdom, laying a solid foundation for Urakami Kingdom to unify Bijuu.

However, there are still many variables under this blueprint. Among them, the most difficult and most critical variable is the little devil who claims to be the savior of the elves.

In order to prevent any trouble from happening again, Mazarin has made up his mind to get rid of him to prevent any future trouble!

Jiu is just that at the moment, Urakami knows very little about the little devil's background. Rashly sending an assassin is like a blind man touching an elephant. The chances of success are slim and the risks are numerous.

However, Otoko Castle is the mainstay of the elves' resistance in western Bijuu, and its importance is self-evident. If the little brat is allowed to thrive here, his influence will inevitably grow among the elves, and eventually a strong and unified elf nation may be born.

This will undoubtedly be a huge threat to the surrounding countries that covet Beizhou's forest resources. Therefore, getting rid of Lin Rui, this thorn, will not only not lead to international moral condemnation, but may also win the tacit approval or even support of those countries that are also eager to expand their power.

Further consideration, Lin Rui's death may become an opportunity to disintegrate the elves' newly united tendency, causing the dark elf tribe that originally closely surrounded him to fall into division again. As long as the elf tribes remain divided, they will find it difficult to form a joint force and can only be used as fish on the chopping board of other countries, at the mercy of others.

4 However, it was not enough to just send out assassins. Lin Rui was always accompanied by highly vigilant dark elf guards, whether during the day or at night, even when he was taking a shower, they followed him like a shadow, making the assassination even more difficult. What was even more difficult was that if the assassination failed, not only would it make subsequent operations difficult to continue, it would also likely anger the dark elves and trigger a retaliatory attack on the border of Urakami.

The imps in San'otsuko Castle must be eliminated, but suspicion cannot be directed at the country. The best way is to cleverly sow discord between the elves, so that the trust and unity between them gradually disintegrate, until Lin Rui is isolated and helpless and reaches his end. In this way, the goal of eliminating the major worry can be achieved, and the negative consequences of direct conflict can be avoided, allowing Urakami to control the overall situation in secret and reap the benefits.

3Mazarin stared at the retainers in front of him. All of them were carefully selected and outstanding.

"Everyone, you should be clear about your respective missions." Mazarin's voice was steady and powerful, both a reminder and a confirmation. "Your first task is to make full preparations to eliminate the trap set by the human boy in Otoko Castle. Remember, our goal is not to take his life directly, but to make careful plans and wait for the right opportunity."

After these words were spoken, one of the subordinates showed doubts and asked in a calm tone: "But, sir, your order seems to be intended to support the young man. Isn't this equivalent to boosting the enemy's morale?"

After hearing what his subordinates said, Mazarin's mouth curled up into a meaningful smile. It was a good opportunity to let his subordinates understand.

"This is not to boost one's ambition. It is to put a shackle called reputation on it. There is nothing more terrible than reputation in the world. It can make people stand high, but it can also lead people to fall into the abyss. Everyone has jealousy. What you have to do is to ignite this fire of jealousy hidden in the dark and let it burn fiercely. Do everything you can to make the fire bigger and spread it raging."

As Mazarin finished speaking, the forty men and women all nodded in agreement and then respectfully left the room. The two ambassadors were left behind. Mazarin told them, "You two wait. Once they have completed the initial layout, it will be your turn to take the decisive step."

The Blue Castle stands in the heart of Bishu, Tenjinyama Castle, and its walls are shrouded in a touch of noble blue. On the walls, delicate brushstrokes depict the figures of servants loyally serving the king. On the ceiling, a grand painting is spread out, and a huge ball of light is placed in the center of the picture, shining brightly, leading the viewer into an ethereal paradise.

At this moment, the great elder Noru, the leader of the forest elves, was sitting on the bed, surrounded by maids who were changing her clothes. She was wearing an almost transparent dress, which cleverly covered her body with the simplest fabric. Her long red hair was braided into lively twin ponytails, adding a bit of innocence and unruliness to her. Because she was a noble forest elf, she had ears that were obviously different from other elves. The ears exposed under the headscarf stood up straight.

However, although she is the leader of the forest elves, her popularity with the opposite sex is almost zero.

He's the type that even the people from the Black Beast Group wouldn't be impressed when they see him.

She was petite, with breasts so soft that they looked almost childish. This was a figure that the XP of this world could not tolerate.

But her eyes are full of power, she is full of intelligence, and she has a nice face. If there are people who are interested in that, they might shout slogans like "Loli god! Notachi!" "Loli God".

By the way, this elder who looks like a young girl is actually more than 1800 years old, older than more than % of the elves. Her existence itself is a living history of the elves, telling the glory and changes of the elves after the extinction of humans.

The meeting of Ling's retainers is about to begin, and the topic is border defense. However, all the participants have not arrived yet, and only Noru's most trusted retainer and military advisor Mizili is here.

Since the little devil who was hailed as the savior came to Otoko Castle, many disputes have followed. First, the rampage of the Black Beast Group, and then the internal disputes of the Dark Elves were quietly ignited. Although the latter was secretly instigated by the Forest Elves to some extent, the little devil not only quickly saw through the Forest Elves' layout, but also used his extraordinary wisdom to cleverly use the same trick to severely design his opponent Diruwa.

If there had been no savior, the vast territory of the Bijuu Forest, whether it was the dark elves' land capital Otoko City or the sea capital Tsu Port, would have been in their pockets. However, it was the little devil from another world who firmly sat in Otoko City, which became an insurmountable barrier for the forest elves.

C Noru's desire for the savior is no less than that of Olga and Diluwa. Not only can he promote the reproduction of the elves, but he also has the extraordinary ability to evolve them into powerful rune elves. Who can resist such a temptation? For this reason, Noru did not hesitate to send his important minister Mizili to Jin Port to deliberately reveal the news of the savior to Diluwa, the lord of Jin Port, in order to provoke conflicts between the two sides.

But no one expected that the seemingly invincible Diruwa would be defeated by the young man.

Pushuangnuo surrendered to Lin Rui under the punishment tie. The situation in Beizhou changed quietly. A breath of reform spread, forcing Noru to re-examine past policies and decisions.

"We must not become dependent on the orcs." Mizili's warning still echoes in Noru's ears. "Of course, it is precisely because of the cooperation with Urakami that our Tenjinyama Castle can stand independently in the forest of Bishu. However, if we rely too much on those orcs, we will even rely on foreigners who don't even live in our country for our national defense. When the dependence on foreigners becomes strong to a certain extent, what should the country do? Elder Noru should consider this.

Compared to the powerful orcs, our elves are weak, no doubt about that. In order to make up for this shortcoming, we allowed the army of Urakami to enter and assist in defense. Although these orc troops, mostly composed of bearmen, lionmen, and headhunters, have not caused any trouble so far. But if those people receive orders from their country to usurp the throne, this Tenjinyama Castle will face a crisis in an instant. The dark elves and the black beast group cannot fight against the Urakami army, but don't forget that we are the same.

Another point that needs attention is the newly emerged savior. Great Elder Noru, if the forest elves want to dominate the entire Beizhou, then Beizhou only needs you, the Great Elder, as a hero, and no second one. There is no room for two tigers in one mountain. If someone with a high reputation other than the Great Elder appears, as his reputation grows, he will sooner or later become a disaster for the forest elves. By then, the little devil, the king of the dark elves, may really become the next king to lead the entire elves. "

Noru kept Mizili's words in mind.

Chapter 60 Quarrel

At this time, Luxie walked into the room with light steps, bowed to the great elder Noru, and stood naturally beside the military advisor Mizili. She had dazzling golden hair and flawless skin, a straight nose, and delicate features. She was like a fairy from the forest in the legend, exuding the breath of a forest girl.

This forest elf girl, who stood at the top of the civil service of Tenjin Mountain City, was not an ally of Mizili. Although like Mizili, she had repeatedly pointed out the dangers of over-reliance on orcs. However, since the Black Beast Group invaded the Dark Elves' Otoko Castle a few months ago, and even when the Dark Elves were in internal strife, she, who had never advocated diplomacy, suddenly proposed a united front strategy of cooperation with the Dark Elves for some reason.

In her opinion, whether it was the Black Beastmen who had been eyeing the elves covetously or the Urakami Kingdom who sang songs of friendship with the forest elves like her every day, they were all mortal enemies that threatened the peace of all elves. Even the Urakami Kingdom, which was constantly infiltrating the elf society under the banner of friendship, was a greater threat to the elves. They were not credible at all.

But Lucy also saw an opportunity to survive between threats.

Seizing the awkward moment when the wave of unification led by the savior was surging, but the forest elves were unable to take advantage of the momentum due to internal political issues, they should stand up and hold high the glorious banner of the elven united front. Then all the elves will surely regard Tianshen Mountain City as a beacon to lead them, and flock to its command like hundreds of rivers converging into the sea.

By that time, the people of Tianshen Mountain City were united in their determination. Whether it was to eradicate the long-standing threat from the Orc Country or to further unify Beizhou and become the revered King of Elves, it all depended on the thought of the Great Elder Noru.

It can be said that there is no better opportunity than now.

But Lushe was very disappointed. She, a civil servant who studied flowers and plants and ancient books every day, could see it clearly, but why did the military advisor Mizili fail to see the opportunity and repeatedly opposed her proposals, as if she was still bound by her previous prejudices?

The wheel of time has quietly turned. The appearance of the savior and the unification of the dark elves have told all the elves that the era of infighting and war has become a thing of the past, and the trend of the unification of the elves is inevitable.

The savior of Otoko City must have seen such an era. So, after capturing Diluwa, he was determined to bring her under his command, regardless of the hundreds of years of grievances between the two sides. The savior not only brought them to the Golden Palace and made them his close retainers, but also granted those who surrendered with Diluwa the same blessing power as the dark elves of Otoko City.

The effect of the blessing is unprecedentedly great.

For the dark elves, the savior in a high position personally blessed them and recruited them as his important retainers. He treated her subordinates with courtesy and allowed them to integrate into his society as independent people. This feeling of being a part of the society made everyone feel at ease.

The same went for Diruwa and the others. Even the simple-minded abandoned charge Eluda did not object to Lin Rui's courtesy and respect.

"As long as it is the master's order, we will definitely obey it." These are Elda's original words.

This is a person with a broad mind. If you only cling to the old ideas, you will not be able to completely change the current situation of the elves' weakness.

Lucy thought so.

The footsteps outside were getting closer, and the hard boots made a clattering sound on the marble floor. It was obvious that the last member of the meeting had arrived. A few seconds later, Phyllis, the Lord of Sanshi City, showed up and walked in.

Phyllis is different from other forest elves attending the meeting. She is a rare mountain elf and a dictatorial lord.

The blood-red eyes, like those of the Crimson Demons, were as pure as if they were extracted from magma. This was a unique feature of the mountain elves. The pair of sharp phoenix eyes, whiter than Lushe's white skin, which was even colder, and the noble peacock-like standing posture made her look like a model.

In the world of elves, the existence of dictatorial lords is extremely rare. Because they have no means of reproduction, the elves cannot rely on the inheritance of blood to maintain the power system, but rather an alliance formed by various clans.

A city or a mountain stronghold usually gathers many clans, and each clan will select a highly respected elf as an elder to lead the entire clan. These elders usually gather together to form an organization called the Council of Elders, and then select the most respected person among these people as the chief elder to coordinate the overall situation.

However, mountain elves are an exception. Their numbers are too small, even smaller than dark elves, to form multiple clans. Therefore, there are lords like Phyllis who are elected by designated succession instead of by the elders.

So, what would the mountain elf city lord say?

While Luxie was trying to figure her out, Noru turned to each guest who came to the meeting and said:

"I have called everyone here today to discuss future matters with you. Although the war between Otoko Castle and Diruwa was a civil war among the dark elves, we were actually deeply involved in this matter from beginning to end, and we also occupied the dark elves' maritime gateway, Haidujin Port. This feat undoubtedly announced that we were the biggest winners of the dark elf civil war and became the largest force in the entire elf race."

She paused here, her tone changed from the previous complacency to a cautious tone:

"However, the world is like a game of chess, with each game being a new one. I guess that the savior will not let us occupy Jingang Port and will definitely lead a large army to come. Jingang Port, as an indispensable sea throat of Beizhou, naturally becomes its primary target. How to protect it, I would like to hear your opinions."