The kingdom of elves.
Every inch of land is covered with lush green grass and flowers, and every breath of air is filled with the fragrance of trees.
The houses here are integrated with nature, as if they are an extension of the earth.
The elves are of outstanding appearance. They walk gracefully on the streets, blending in with the surrounding scenery.
However, the most eye-catching thing about this country is the huge dead wood pile.
It stands in the center of the kingdom, covering an area of tens of thousands of square meters. It seems like an ancient monument, witnessing the historical changes of the elven kingdom.
Those were the remains of the World Tree, which was once lush and green and the source of life for the elves.
Even, rumors.
That is the origin of the elves.
The elves were born in the World Tree.
It was the World Tree that created the elves.
The mission of the elves is to protect the world tree.
Victoria stared at the remains of the World Tree with a hint of sadness in her eyes.
Suddenly, she discovered that there was a sapling growing on the dead tree stump!
It is petite and tough, exuding a green breath, which is the power of life!
Victoria was shocked, she couldn't believe her eyes.
She rubbed her eyes and looked again. The sapling was still there, full of vitality.
Could it be that the World Tree is really going to revive?
Victoria looked at the Elf Princess, trying to understand the situation, but found that the Elf Princess was also looking at him. Their eyes met, and he seemed to know what Victoria wanted to ask, and smiled meaningfully, asking to change the subject:
"When you become an adult, you still need to bathe in holy water to complete your coming-of-age ceremony!"
Adulthood here refers to the breakthrough from the growth stage to the mature stage.
Victoria, on the other hand, had broken through to maturity outside, so naturally she had not yet been bathed in holy water.
but--
"I've completed my coming of age ceremony!"
A trace of seriousness appeared on Victoria's exquisite and beautiful face as she looked at the elf princess.
"Oh"
The Elf Princess seemed to have thought of something and chuckled.
"Yes! Mother has already completed the coming-of-age ceremony for you in advance."
"But no matter who you are, you must bathe in holy water when you reach adulthood, even you are no exception."
Having said that, without waiting for Victoria to object, the Elf Princess looked at Xilaiya and ordered:
"Take her to the priest and baptize her in holy water."
"Yes!"
Xilaiya nodded, looked at Victoria, showed a respectful and friendly attitude, stretched out her hand, and said with a smile:
"Then, Your Highness Victoria, please..."
"Don't call me Your Highness"
Do not!
"Yes, Your Highness Victoria."
Shilaiya led the way.
"I told you not to call me Your Highness"
"Okay, Your Highness"
Victoria frowned, and seeing that her words were futile, she didn't bother to correct them.
In fact, she had no objection to bathing in holy water.
In fact, among the elves, bathing in holy water can be said to be the supreme honor.
Many underage elves fantasize about bathing in holy water.
Many elves also regretted that they were unable to bathe in the holy water.
After all, not all elves can break through the maturity stage.
even.
Victoria occasionally observed the elves passing by.
I was surprised to find that none of them had changed.
This is understandable. After all, a few years in the world is nothing more than a dream or a blink of an eye for the long-lived elves.
That's the case here.
For decades, life has remained the same.
The reason why she left the Elf Kingdom was—
huh?
Why did she leave the Elf Kingdom?
Victoria only now realizes that there seems to be a gap in her memory.
Do not!
It's not a leak, it's a lack.
Childhood memories are still there, but what about the rest——
Do not!
wrong!
There was no way her memory was missing.
Her memory could only be sealed.
The only one who can do this is——
Victoria turned around suddenly and looked at the elf princess behind her. "What did you do to me?"
The elf princess smiled sweetly, as if she had expected her to ask this question.
"you"
Victoria's eyes trembled, her voice stopped abruptly, and she stood there in a daze.
Cracks appeared on the elf princess' body, and pieces of skin disintegrated, transforming into thumb-sized butterflies.
The wings of those butterflies have complex patterns on them, exuding a mysterious aura.
"Hush, you'll find out"
The elf princess placed her slender fingers between her red lips and maintained a sweet smile on her face.
"Now, it's your turn to bathe in holy water."
As soon as she finished speaking, the Elf Princess' entire body turned into a group of butterflies and flew away in all directions.
In a few seconds, it disappeared without a trace.
"This is"
Victoria was slightly startled and turned to look at Xilaiya beside her.
Xilaiya laughed and explained:
"That was the clone of Her Highness the Princess."
"From beginning to end, Her Royal Highness the Princess never left the Elven Kingdom."
At this point, Xilaiya's eyes darkened, but soon returned to normal, and she smiled and joked:
"Your Highness Victoria, don't you think that Her Highness's strength is just like that?"
"If you think like that, you'll be at a big disadvantage in the king's selection!"
"After all, Your Highness the Princess is the recognized Elf King and the number one Elf."
"Ah"
Victoria lowered her eyes and chuckled.
“It seems that I have a long way to go.”
"what happened?"
Xilaiya looked at Victoria with interest.
I don’t know why Her Royal Highness the Princess values it so much.
"Are you giving up?"
"No!"
Victoria shook her head slightly.
“Since I stepped into this place, I have never thought of giving up.”
"Really? But you still have a chance of winning."
Xilaiya looked away from Victoria and into the distance.
"Just ask your little foodie to come over here."
"No"
Victoria shook her head. "This is my battlefield, and Yan'er's battlefield is not here."
"Really"
Xilaiya nodded as if it was a matter of fact.
"how about you?"
Victoria asked back.
"What?", Xilaiya was puzzled.
"Who do you support?"
Hearing Victoria's words, Xilaiya was stunned, and then laughed.
"Hahahaha!"
"Why would you ask such a stupid question? Of course I support Her Royal Highness the Princess."
"Really"
Victoria's ruby-like eyes were fixed on Xilaiya, and her pretty face was full of disbelief.
"Oh"
Seeing Victoria's look, Shilaiya stopped laughing and began to pay attention to the little guy in front of her.
"Why do you think I won't support Her Royal Highness?"
"Your eyes are telling me"
Victoria did not seem to avoid Shilaja's aggressive gaze.
"Oh, yes!"
Xilaiya's expression gradually became serious.
"Then look at the elf's eyes, they are quite nice."
"Besides Her Royal Highness the Princess, she is the second person to discover this."
"Your Highness the Princess knows?"
Victoria glanced at Xilaiya suspiciously.
That look seemed to be asking, why are you still here? (End of this chapter)