Zongman: Start by becoming the savior of the elves!

Pyrrhus did not bother to respond to her and turned away.

Zero, a female headhunter from the rabbit tribe, stood up naked with a scream, wrapped her body with the bed sheet at hand, and stumbled out of the man's room, holding on to the wall with her hands.

Chapter 153: High Elves Attack

The high elves from the Bishu Sanctuary, carrying their respective summoned magical guardians, swept into the neighboring village of Zuoshu like a storm. They broke into each house one by one and conducted a carpet search and questioning of the villagers.

Panic spread like a plague, and everyone was in danger.

The rumor that the dark elves threw the heads of the orc assassins like garbage in the orc city spread widely with the arrival of merchants from Urakami, making the nearby residents terrified. Although the high elves and the dark elves were not in the same group, it was difficult for ordinary people from other races to figure out the boundaries between the elves, not to mention that they were more concerned about whether they would follow in the footsteps of those assassins.

The border between Zuozhou and Beizhou was filled with an indescribable atmosphere of oppression. People cursed the Black Beastmen soldiers who had asked for trouble, and the merchants who had expanded and reclaimed the forest out of greed, even though they had been sent to the place of repentance by the magic guardians of the high elves.

"Tell us everything you know! Lady Celestine has ordered that innocent people will not be harmed. We are only looking for the culprit who cleared the forest."

Although the leading high elf woman tried to persuade the villagers who were forcibly brought to the square in a gentle tone, her anger that could not be concealed and erupted like a volcano was no different from that of a demon rushing out of hell in the eyes of the villagers.

"Is there no one who wants to harm the forest?"

She looked around and saw the villagers trembling with fear and nodding their heads.

"All gone? What about the people who paid for it? Who agreed to open up that forest?"

"It's the governor! It must be the governor!"

An orc answered tremblingly.

"The governor of the state? That bastard from Tsuyama Castle?"

"Yes...Yes. That forest is located at the border between Sakushu and Bishu, which could easily cause disputes, so no one has been willing to buy it so far. Therefore, it still belongs to the state. Only the governor of the state can issue a reclamation order."

The High Elf's eyes became as sharp as a knife.

"The governor of the state also contributed money to participate in this, right?"

"No. I heard that the governor didn't want to cause trouble and was unwilling to reclaim the forest. But the Black Beast Group has been asking for supplies recently, causing financial strain in the state, so the governor accepted bribes from merchants and reclamation operators and issued a reclamation order."

"Really? If you dare to lie, you know the consequences!"

The camera turns to Tsuyama Castle, the residence of the Sakushu governor, which is located in the center of the Sakushu Basin.

This city that never sleeps, once famous for its prosperous trade and wealth, is now as quiet as the gloomy sky. People hide in their beds, fearing that the magic guardians of the high elves will break in like ghouls and brutally kill them.

On the city wall, hundreds of archers were on full alert, firing arrows like rain to prevent the high elves from attacking. However, everyone lacked the confidence to win.

After all, the combat effectiveness of these city defense forces is far inferior to that of the Black Beast Corps. Most of the soldiers have never even left Jinshan City, and their daily work is just patrolling and catching cats.

Faced with those who could kill the Black Beast Corps in seconds, both knights and ordinary sergeants secretly cursed the ancestors of those greedy Black Beast Corps soldiers in their hearts.

So, can they win?

"Are we okay?"

one soldier asked.

"They won't be wiped out like the Black Beast Group, will they?"

No one answered his question because everyone was thinking the same thing.

The heads of the three farming towns in Zuozhou bordering Beizhou were housed in different rooms in Tsuyama Castle, but they were still gathered together.

The cold winter wind made Tsuyama Castle seem particularly deserted. Even in the sunny room, looking up through the window, the sky seemed to be covered with haze, and there was no glimmer of hope.

The three of them didn't feel completely at ease after fleeing here, but at least, compared to their own homes, this place was protected by a solid castle, towering walls and a complex defense system, making it a little safer. However, every time when it was late at night and they thought about when the days of refuge would end, a sense of despair about the future would quietly creep into their hearts.

"Perhaps, instead of suffering like this for a long time, it would be better to face the wrath of the high elves directly and get it over with?"

When they thought that their opponent was the high elf army that had wiped out the Black Beast Regiment, they couldn't help but shudder and their steps became heavy.

Although the garrison troops in Jinshan City far outnumbered the local garrisons, most of them were new recruits with little actual combat experience. Even for veterans, how likely would they be to win against the magical guardians of the High Elves? After all, those powerful beings had already cost the Black Beast Group and the Reclamation Group a bloody price.

Can we survive?

Will they eventually be slaughtered by the high elves?

This thought kept passing through my mind every minute and every hour.

There is nothing more painful than waiting for death. The three responsible persons truly understood the meaning of this statement.

The only consolation is that the elf savior mentioned by the governor of the state who would contact Beizhou is a young man under 20 years old, but he has close contacts with the elves, and his forces are also the overlords in Beizhou. Moreover, he has a deep connection with the high elves and is the most likely person to persuade the high elves.

"If he's willing to come..."

　"There is little hope..."

"Beizhou and Zuozhou have been at odds for years. Will he help us? It's simply a fantasy."

It's not uncommon to have such thoughts while waiting.

"Why hasn't he come yet..."

Some people are waiting anxiously.

"Didn't we just get in touch?"

"Can't you give me an answer soon? Didn't they say that the elf savior can use hobbits to deliver letters?"

"That's Beizhou's business. We don't have such rare items here."

"As an orc nation, why do we feel that we are not as good as an elf savior in the use of orcs?"

Several responsible persons took advantage of the current predicament to complain about the empire’s incompetent policies.

"Have we been abandoned?"

One person whispered desperately, and the other two responded with sad looks.

“Maybe he was really abandoned.”

He continued, his tone full of helplessness.

"There's nothing we can do about it. He's the savior of the elves, so he's naturally biased towards the elves. Even if he ignores us, we have nothing to say..."

The room fell silent.

Just when everyone was completely desperate for Lin Rui's help, Lin Rui was continuing his journey to the sanctuary.

He had already sent a hobbit messenger with a letter to the Sanctuary to contact Celestine urgently to prevent her from launching an attack on Sakushu Tsuyama Castle before he arrived and escalating the situation.

But Lin Rui himself did not head towards the holy land.

At this moment, he abandoned the carriage and guards, and was sitting in a large basket carried by five or six hobbits, galloping towards Jinshan Castle at the fastest speed.

"Master, are we really not going to the Sanctuary Forest?"

The hobbit pilot confirmed again.

"Well, let's proceed as planned." Lin Rui looked at the looming Tsuyama City in the distance and smiled slightly.

"How strange! However, the master has always been far-sighted in doing things, and I believe he can resolve this crisis. But, if we go there directly, aren't we afraid of angering the high elves?"

"If I go to find Celestine right now, the possibility of success is extremely small. Therefore, we must start from the root of the problem. And the root of the problem... is there..."

Lin Rui raised his arm and pointed his index finger in the direction of the Tsuyama Castle which was already in sight.

Chapter 154 The Savior Attacks

At Celestine's residence, the heads of various High Elf clans gathered, and members of their respective clans also quickly assembled in place.

Different from the dark elves who live in the west of the Elf Forest and the forest elves who live in the east, the high elves who live in the Sanctuary Forest are even more outstanding among the elves whose faces are already outstanding. It can even be said that they are in a completely different realm. Their skin is as white as snow, and their posture is light and graceful. Even if they are shrouded in anger and dissatisfaction at this moment, it is difficult to conceal their innate fresh fragrance. The soft waistline and plump buttocks, once you look directly at them, I am afraid that even the most rational people will be moved.

Since this place is restricted to outsiders, especially men, everyone is dressed relatively revealingly. The dress decorated with gold-rimmed ribbons inadvertently reveals half of the breasts, which are only wrapped in thin cloth. The plump breasts are full and attractive, and the blush seems to be revealed from the valley, adding a bit of beauty. The facial features are delicate like a carefully carved work of art, and the long eyelashes sparkle in the sun.

Even the elves of the same race regard the high elves as the embodiment of beauty and the source of charm. However, when the high elves are emotional, such as angry or excited, their eyes will be like the red devils, with a frightening red. At this moment, many high elves gathered together, and the entire Sanctuary Forest seemed to be shrouded in a bloody atmosphere.

Celestine has just obtained a series of crucial intelligence.

Those who crossed the border and reclaimed the forest without permission all came from villages far away from the Sanctuary Forest, and the nearby villagers did not participate. When her men investigated, the villagers almost cried as they provided information, claiming that they knew the consequences were serious and would never dare to commit the crime.

In front of Celestine, the mayor of Hucang Town had a dark face and purple lips, and he answered Celestine's questions with trembling voice.

"Let me ask again, your people really didn't participate in the reclamation, did they?"

"It's absolutely true, Lady Celestine." The other party almost cried, "We occasionally go into the forest to hunt, but never deep into it. We only hunt deer and wild boars and go back. Occasionally we cut down some trees and plant seedlings. This time those Black Beastmen said they wanted to reclaim the land, and I opposed it. But they are a fully armed Black Beastmen, what can we unarmed people do?"

Celestine's expression gradually softened. "Don't be afraid. You didn't touch the forest, which is as important to us as our lives. I will also promise not to harm your villagers."

She raised her head and ordered the high elf soldiers on standby: "Listen carefully, do not attack the people of Hucang Town! I will never forgive anyone who harms the residents of Hucang Town!"

Then, she looked at the mayor again and said, "I will take you back right away. Please continue your life from now on."

Celestine gave a wink, and two high elves stepped forward, lifted up the mayor and took him away.

All the questions have been asked, Celestine thought. This situation is under control.

The people who provided the funds for the reclamation were the Black Beast Group, the governor of Sakushu, the mayors of several other towns, and a merchant from Urakami Province. The governor of Sakushu gave permission for the reclamation. The mayors had already fled to Tsuyama Castle, the administrative center of Sakushu.

"We high elves are a noble race!" Celestine shouted to her subordinates, "The Sanctuary Forest is our lifeblood! We will never give up if anyone dares to defile it!"

"The enemy is waiting to die in Tsuyama Castle! We will punish those who dare to touch our vitals with hammers!"

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh!" Even louder shouts rang out, resounding through the sky.

Celestine's eyes were bloodshot, and then hundreds of high elf magic guardians, the Fiery Phoenix, with red wings, flew up to the sky above the Sanctuary Forest. The sky was instantly dyed red, and the flock of magic birds crossed the sky like a red arc, aiming directly at Jinshan City. They crossed the border of the Nigrams Empire, and below, the villagers who knew about it looked at the sky tremblingly.

Once the Sanctuary Forest disappears, the High Elves will follow the same fate as the Wood Elves. This is their last stronghold.

Celestine looked down at the forest, thinking to herself.

Damn it! You greedy beasts! You must pay for this! That's right! Pay it back with your life!

Lin Rui is not the kind of person who would meddle in other people's business for no reason, such as actively mediating the feud between the high elves and Zuozhou. This time, as a lord, he personally stepped into the heart of the enemy country and intervened at a tense moment when the two sides were on the verge of a fight. Naturally, it was because he saw the benefits that were worth taking the risk.

As the saying goes, "No venture, no gain", he felt that this muddy water was worth it.

When Lin Rui just left Yizi City, he really just wanted to persuade the High Elves and Zuozhou to cease fire, so as to stabilize the rear for his great expedition. But now, he has begun to think about how to win the hearts and minds of the people in Zuozhou and lay the groundwork.

This will be helpful in taking over the state in the future.

The first to discover Lin Rui sitting in the basket were the archers of Tsuyama Castle. At first they thought it was a giant bird flying over with a strange object hanging from it.

It may be that the magic guardians summoned by the high elves have always attacked from the air, so these recruits quickly mistook the hobbits with Lin Rui as an attack by the high elves. After all, there are not many things that can fly in the sky, and the first thing they thought of was the magic guardian of the high elves.

For a moment, there was chaos on the city wall, and archers gathered in the southwest direction where the basket came from, drawing their bows and arrows, ready to shoot.

Did the high elves arrive before the elf savior? The high elves lived in the southeast of Jinshan City. So everyone thought they must have come from the southeast, but they didn't expect it to be from the southwest.

Just when the order to shoot was about to be given, someone in the basket suddenly waved and shouted, "Hey! Hey! It's me! Don't shoot!!"

This guy is even waving at us. He is so arrogant. He doesn’t even take us seriously!

Hmm? Me? Would a high elf be so polite?

After receiving the report of the attack by the High Elves, the commander of the garrison rushed to the roof and was stunned by what he saw.

"Where is the basket?" asked the commander.

"Over there." The archer captain pointed. Four hobbits were carrying a basket, and inside the basket was a male human wearing a cotton coat, waving.

The commander's face changed drastically: "Don't shoot! Put down the arrows! Can't you even tell friend from foe? There's a human in that basket! Didn't you see the male human?"

"Huh?" The archers were stunned. For a moment, they were unable to connect the equation of male humans = elf saviors.

"What are you still standing there for! Drop the arrows! That's the Elf Savior! He's here to help us!" the commander shouted.

The elven savior? The one who made the dark elves great again, chatted and laughed with the high elf leader Celestine, defeated the Black Beast Group, and threw the head of the Urakami assassin into Longship Castle?

The archers were in complete disarray.

"How come you didn't notice? Are the people coming with us hobbits? Hurry up and prepare to welcome them! Tell the governor right away!"

The soldiers were in a panic, some of them fell to the ground, some dropped their bows and arrows and hurried to the city. Two of them even took a woolen cloth to wipe their faces, red wine and cups. During this time, the basket was flying closer and closer.

The garrison soldiers in the city rushed over, surrounded the basket in a circle, and there were dozens of them in total, and they ran to the roof to line up to welcome them.

"Line up!" the garrison captain shouted. Just as everyone was lining up to greet them, the governor, the general manager and other officials of Zuozhou appeared.

After all the important officials who came to greet him arrived, the basket landed in Tsuyama Castle.

"Your Excellency the Savior!" The prefect walked forward and greeted him.

"Savior!" the soldiers shouted in unison and immediately poured red wine for Lin Rui.

"Give it to the hobbits first. These girls are so tired. It would be better if there were fruits." Lin Rui said.

The soldiers immediately ran towards Lin Rui who had just landed, and several soldiers ran to the shops in the city to buy fresh fruits.

"Salute to the elf savior!" The garrison captain gave an order and everyone saluted.