Zongman: Start by becoming the savior of the elves!

A quarter of the 8000 dark elves under Lin Rui's rule live here.

If Yizi City and its dark elf tribe are regarded as an independent kingdom, then this wooden village is undoubtedly its capital.

Lin Rui, who walked out of the Golden Palace and stood on the street in search of salt, saw for the first time the vivid and simple life of the ordinary dark elves living outside the Golden Palace.

"The streets of our Otoshi Castle are very beautiful."

This is how Olga described the street scene of Otoshi Castle before leaving.

Now that I have seen it with my own eyes, I know that what Olga said is true.

The roads are arranged in a so-called chessboard shape, with the wide and straight main street designed for circulation as the center. Merchants serving the general public are placed along the streets according to their functions, forming small markets.

If the entire city road network is viewed as the human body's blood supply system, then the shops along the main roads are the aortas, and the hotels, restaurants, and family and handicraft workshops built around the shops are the capillaries, nourishing every corner and making the life of every dark elf full of warmth and color.

For the people who shuttled through the market, such a layout was undoubtedly a great blessing. Even though supplies were often on the verge of being in short supply, relying on the output of these markets, Yizi City could still barely maintain the basic livelihood of the dark elf settlement and meet the most basic life of the entire dark elf settlement.

Although life is not rich, it is stable. This is the most simple voice in the hearts of most dark elves.

In between the busy shops, water tanks are cleverly placed on both sides of the street to prevent fires, and fire brigades patrol from time to time.

After all, elves live in tree houses.

The whole street is well-organized, with every corner revealing order and beauty, without any redundancy, showing an elegant style. However, beneath this bright and beautiful appearance, there are hidden dangers that cannot be ignored.

The dark elves living here have been lacking salt for a long time, and their faces are exhausted and weak. They walk with heavy steps and heads down. This silent struggle has become the hidden pain of this city.

Occasionally, one or two patrol teams could be seen walking through the streets. The soldiers were listless and had lost their sharpness and dignity. Even someone like Lin Rui, who had never been to a battlefield, could easily feel their powerlessness and despair.

Their swords were mottled and rusty, their protective gear was crude and crude, and some even used wooden basins wrapped in cloth as shields.

Lin Rui looked at Chloe, who was in charge of military affairs in the city. Her face was also filled with heaviness, helplessness and bitterness.

It seems that she can't do anything about it.

The moment they left the outer city and stepped into the inner city, the atmosphere here was completely different. The dark elves' reactions were more restrained and elegant. When they noticed Chloe and the savior, they were not as enthusiastic as those in the outer city, but bowed gently with a gentle gesture, paying the deepest respect. Of course, many dark elves took the initiative to come forward and greet Lin Rui and Chloe in a friendly manner, but as long as it did not cause problems for the city's order, Chloe would not say anything, but was happy to chat with them.

This was also the first time Lin Rui saw Chloe's gentle and warm side.

Along the way, the dark elves opened their hearts to Lin Rui and revealed a lot of things.

Things like the Elves' Sacred Tree losing its power, and after that, the earth's veins became disordered, causing the surrounding animals to become irritable, and the Dark Elves, who relied on hunting wild animals for meat, gradually lost an important source of nutrition.

The dark elves themselves do not know how to weave, and the clothes they wear are made by the "Al people" who were also driven out by the orcs and eventually coexisted with the dark elves in Otoko City. These half-spider people use their unique spider silk skills to weave clothes for the dark elves that can protect them from wind and rain.

In addition, the frequent intrusions of the Black Beast Group shrouded this land like a haze, and each invasion was a severe test for the dark elves' homeland.

And so on.

As Lin Rui's conversation with the dark elves deepened, he found that his "dialogue" skills had also been quietly improved. Their words became clearer and clearer, and every word carried heavy information and emotions.

Lin Rui chatted with them while walking towards the Golden Palace.

Every tree house along the way had been eroded by wind and rain. Although they were barely repaired with thatch and mud, they still couldn't hide their dilapidated appearance. The walls were full of cracks, as if they could collapse at any time... According to Lin Rui's standards, these tree houses could not be called houses at all, but only nests.

Probably similar to a goblin's lair!

It just sucks.

"Olga! I want to talk to you about the construction and renovation plans in the city... Um... What are you busy with?"

After Lin Rui returned to the Golden Palace, he asked the servant about Olga's location. When he followed the servant's instructions and came to the balcony on the top floor where he had lunch, he found Olga sitting there and having a serious discussion with the seven dark elf elders.

The servants on the side were passing on Olga's orders in the form of verbal commands.

"Oh! Lord Savior! No, it's our Dark Elves King!"

After seeing Lin Rui's figure, Olga's eyes, which were almost crushed by despair, suddenly brightened up as if they were filled with electricity.

"Dark Elf King? What are you doing?"

"Master... please come here..."

"Owner?"

Before Lin Rui could figure out what was happening, he was hugged by the dark elf elders and carried to a seat at the round table.

"Yes, Master. From now on, you are officially the OSO:jiu4 Four-Part King of our Dark Elves. We will also change our words and respect you as Master!"

The dark elf elder, who was holding Lin Rui's right arm and bending down to emphasize her cleavage, even raised her proud breasts, said in a coquettish voice. If she could wear the wonderful clothes of the maid cafes in anime now, and hold her chest with both hands, Lin Rui would definitely be so sweet that he would die.

"Hmm... um... is... is that so?"

Lin Rui's mind was completely focused on the dark elf elder who pressed her breasts against his arms and kept changing shape like a slime. He made "hmmmm ahhh" sounds out of his mouth as if it was a conditioned reflex.

However, this only lasted for a few seconds, and Lin Rui soon regained consciousness.

"No, no. Judging from your expressions, it's not just as simple as crowning me. Has something serious happened?"

Olga looked away in a dilemma, as if she was looking for the right words. In the end, she chose to avoid Lin Rui's direct questioning and instead asked about the work of finding salt:

"This matter cannot be explained in a few words. By the way, has the savior and master found the salt?"

"Of course." Lin Rui puffed up his chest confidently, "As long as time passes, I can find more salt soil mines. But salt production requires manpower. I hope Olga can set up a professional job to be responsible for salt production. Maybe we can make a lot of money for the entire tribe by relying on this."

The importance of salt to survival and prosperity cannot be overstated, which is why Lin Rui is becoming more and more proud.

However, Olga's reaction was beyond his expectations. Her brows did not relax because of the good news, but became even heavier. It seemed that it didn't matter whether there was a salt mine or not.

Chloe, who was standing behind Lin Rui, felt the uneasiness and interrupted anxiously, "Your Majesty Olga, did someone call?"

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"Speak now, Olga. Since I am the king of the dark elves, I will definitely stand by you and everyone else forever."

Since the dark elves have recognized his identity as the King of Dark Elves, he and the dark elves are one.

The whole story started from the day when Lin Rui came to this world. Do you remember the orc military organization mentioned by Olga, the Black Orc Group? That's them.

This is a terrifying orc military organization, a group of brutal criminals who make a living by plundering, and now their claws are reaching out to the safe land of the dark elves.

In this land, the dark elves were isolated and helpless. For various reasons, the surrounding elven tribes chose to stand idly by and let the iron hooves of the Black Beast Group trample on the territory of the dark elves.

A few days ago, Olga sent a small team to conduct reconnaissance on the Black Beast Group. A small-scale battle broke out between the two sides, and many dark elf soldiers were seriously injured and lost their combat effectiveness. The problem was that one of them was a rune elf.

The rune elves on the dark elves side were rare, and the remaining rune elves were like guardians to the city. Even losing one would be a disaster for the city.

Olga tried many times to negotiate for help from the surrounding elven tribes, but was repeatedly met with the cold shoulder, and the only response she received was cold silence and disregard.

"I see... How many people in Yizi City are still able to fight now?" Lin Rui's question revealed a hint of heaviness.

"All the forces that can be mobilized in the city, including the temporarily recruited militia and the Al people, total no more than 10 people, including 7 rune elves, including this concubine and these elders."

This number was considered weak even in the early Warring States period of Japan.

"Okay, then, regarding the enemy, what is the specific size of the Black Beast Group? Do they have war horses and heavy equipment?" Lin Rui's follow-up question revealed his deep concern.

"Yes. Generally speaking, even if they are alone, we cannot defeat them with 10 people without sending out the Rune Elves... Moreover, this time they seem to have a thousand people, which is unprecedented in scale."

What the hell is this? The clearance requirements are too difficult.

Lin Rui kept staring at Olga's face.

Her eyes didn't look like she was lying at all, and she looked back at Lin Rui with a serious look.

It's a little confusing, but very sincere.

"So, will the dark elf soldiers take the initiative to fight even if they know they can't win?" Lin Rui's voice was mixed with expectation.

"Yes. We have reached the point of no return."

Olga's answer was concise and powerful, and she waited for Lin Rui to make a decision.

Tears welled up in her eyes... Perhaps Lin Rui was overthinking it.

You guys should show your rebelliousness. Dark elves are a noble race.

At least, that's how it is in Black Beast's worldview.

"Olga, there is one thing I want to confirm. If I say I am willing to join you in the battle against the Black Beasts, are you willing to obey my command?"

Olga had never intended to involve Lin Rui from the beginning. Perhaps when she got the news that the Black Beast Group was coming, she had already started to select people to escort Lin Rui out of Otoko City.

Although there was no evidence, her expression said so after she heard the news that Lin Rui had found the salt mine.

"We are willing. We are willing to obey the master's orders."

Olga's empty eyes flashed with the emotion of placing all her hopes on Lin Rui.

If possible, it would be best for everyone to live together.

Even if we really can't resist the Black Beast Group, we must keep... the last hope.

Olga's inner thoughts were conveyed to everyone.

"Okay. I'd like to join you."

Lin Rui nodded exaggeratedly.

Chapter 8 The Elves' Revolt

From Otsu Castle, heading north, it only takes about 2 days to leave Bishu, which is full of forests and swamps. After that, you will cross the Kibi Plateau and enter the Tsuyama Basin in Sakushu. To the north of this basin is another huge forest area. At the northernmost part of this forest, there is a huge lake.

This lake, covering an area of about 5 square kilometers, is like an inverted gourd. The narrowest part in the middle is separated by a small waterfall, dividing it into an upper lake and a lower lake.

The lower lake is a gathering place for large monsters due to its depth, while the upper lake, which is slightly flatter in terrain, is a hunting ground for smaller monsters.

There are countless buildings in this area where the lake and the swamp wetland meet. The foundation of the house is located in the wetland, and there are about ten wooden piles underneath to support the house, which is the same structure as the houses on the water.

This is the habitat of warlike reptiles, and few of the surrounding forces are interested in it.

Going northwest from this wetland is the Nigrams Empire, an imperial state that dominates the Yun and Chang states and is a rare empire even among the orc countries.

The Black Beast Group, a notorious mercenary group feared by neighboring countries, once fought wars in the east and the west under the leadership of Bolt, known as the "Mercenary King". The foundation of the Nigramus Empire was laid by the Black Beast Group.

In other countries, the Black Beast Group is generally known as a mercenary group, but in the Nigrams Empire, the Black Beast Group is called the Black Beast Knights and also has the title of the Sixth Guards Knights.

However, after the departure of the previous leader Bolt, the Black Beasts were gradually marginalized by the Nigrams Empire, so many of the Black Beasts were dissatisfied with the status quo. Instigated by the new leader of the Black Beast Knights, Derek Rondo, they created problems and incidents everywhere. Finally, the Empire chose to turn a blind eye and threw these dissatisfied guys to the south to fight reptiles and elves.

Facts have proven that the imperial court was raising a poison.

Being thrown into the outer front of the Empire as cannon fodder, Derek Rondo not only developed a lot of skills, but was also very good at using troops. He carefully studied the history of the elves and quickly developed a strategy to divide and disintegrate the elves.

As it turned out, he was right.

Known as the "reincarnation of Mercenary King Walter", he has always wanted to regain power in the Nigrams Empire, and he launched an invasion of the dark elves because he took a fancy to the power of the sacred tree of the elves.

However, at the moment, he was stranded in the empire due to the power struggle among various factions within the court. He did not care at all about this battle involving only a few thousand people across two states.

The leader of the Black Beast Corps that invaded Otoko Castle was an elite orc with a lot of brains. Although the number of soldiers under his command was only over a thousand, their combat effectiveness was even stronger than those ordinary monsters in the wild.

If they are not careful, even elite monsters like trolls and vampires will be killed by them in an instant.

However, what is truly terrifying is when this team comes together and acts.

They are like dense flames on the grassland, when they gather together they are a ball of fire, when they scatter they are stars in the sky.

This is the conclusion drawn by the orc nations in the surrounding countries with their lives.

In addition, when they gather together, their combat power exceeds that of elite monsters.

To the east of Otoshi Castle, there is a plain. It is the lifeline of the eastern Urakami Kingdom, so it is heavily guarded.

The Black Beasts were very strategic. They knew that no matter how cunning and skilled they were, they could not choose to fight a powerful enemy far away from their homeland. Even if they could really break through the granary area, the consequences of angering Urakami were enough to make them despair.

Once those Bozhou soldiers who are good at farming and fighting come in an endless stream, let alone catching elves to draw strength from them, it will be a question whether they can return to the empire alive.

Their leader knew this all too well.

The disputes with Urakami Elementary School over the years had taught him a lot, and the blood of the elite soldiers was enough to teach him a painful lesson.

If the elves attack here, Urakami will not intervene. But if they intervene in the barn area, Urakami will definitely not show mercy to their men.

In that case, wouldn't it be better to attack the elves' territory?

But recently, the leader of this army has encountered a dilemma.

For the Black Beast Group, their purpose of coming to Beizhou Forest was to plunder the elves.

Although from the perspective of humans, orcs are a kind of monster and can be used as food, but to the orcs, humans are not their food.

Because humans have neither much flesh nor much magic power.

Orcs fill their stomachs with meat and replenish their levels with magic.

By attacking stronger monsters or killing a lot of people, you will be promoted to a higher level warrior.