671 Natures Hear (1/2)

Malfurion looked at Lankshear and did not say anything. He turned around and said to Lucien, Natasha and Atlant. \”I'm very sorry about that. Ferragond has placed his personal attitude above the life and death of all elves. Also, I do not agree with his opinion. Human beings are undoubtedly part of nature.\”

He did not criticize Nature's Abhorrence, nor did he ignore the matter. Instead, he subtly expressed his opinion and his apology, letting them know that Ferragond could not represent all elves. On the contrary, he was among the minority. Otherwise, they wouldn't have asked for the Congress of Magic's help at all.

\”I believe our investigation will be easier if there isn't anyone stirring things up next to us.\” Lucien accepted Malfurion's apology and smiled back.

Lankshear, the Vengeful Hunter, had a pair of silver, deep eyes. He said, \”Thank you for forgiving Ferragond's lack of manners. I'll bring you to Her Majesty the queen.\”

He did not say anything about the conflict between Nature's Abhorrence and Nature's Balance which was represented by Malfurion.

Led by him, Lucien and his partners passed the lake that looked like a blue gem and flew towards the elvish tree whose one branch was enough to form a forest. In midair, the dense twigs were shaped into houses that were as delicate as artwork.

Yellow and white flowers blossomed on the houses, emitting refreshing fragrance.

\”I do feel that my mind is cleansed here. My inspirations are surging…\” Natasha complimented the natural view sincerely. \”When the night comes, the silver moon will raise ripples of light when it shines above the lake. That will be the most vivid representation of your 'Moonlight'.\”

Lucien nodded with a smile. \”My whole heart is calmed down in such an environment. If you like it here, we can live here in the future.\”

Natasha chuckled drily, \”If I live a couple of weeks here, my soul of musician will be gone, and my cheesy and knightly side will surface. This place is beautiful, but I'm not cut to live here for long.\”

Lucien was merely joking. Allyn, which was full of discussions and disputes about arcana, was obviously more suitable for himself than Nature's Residence.

Malfurion said next to them. \”Although we tried to keep the incident a secret, the Kuo-toans in the ocean seemed to have sensed something and raised conflicts nonstop. Therefore, Yantis has gone to the Boundless Ocean to help with the defense with Jarde, and Selinda and Lodell are defending the abyssal gap on the other side of the forest.\”

\”Therefore, only the queen and the three of us are left here.\”

Jarde was a legendary druid of the Sea Elves. Thanks to his longevity, he had reached level two of legendary. Yantis, on the other hand, was 'Wind of Moonfall', a legend among the Moon Elves. She had advanced with her talents like Lankshear did. She was still in level one right now.

Selinda and Lodell were the other two members of the Elder Council of the Druids. The former was a nymph and in level two of legendary, and the latter was a human being, known as 'Hand of Balance'. He was in level one of legendary.

\”Elder, it's alright. After examining the elvish tree and the corrupted elves, we will go to the abyssal gap and ask Selinda and Lodell for updates as soon as possible.\” Lucien said as he stepped into the tree house.

Natasha moved her right foot, sensing the status of the elvish tree carefully. Atlant also opened his eyes, observing the surroundings deep in thought.

Led by the Vengeful Hunter, Lucien, Natasha and Atlant went through the tree houses and entered the elvish tree through a natural gap.

The colors turned from brown green to dark green, and when the color became mostly dark, ivory and hallowed brilliance appeared. The purest power of life seemed to be contained inside.

Those spots of light surrounded a green object that looked like heart, bringing vigor and exuberance.

The heart was vague and fickle. Green tubes that looked like veins extended from it and connected the trunk around. Translucent liquids and light flowed in and out, but they were now mixed with blackness.

\”Nature's Heart…\” Lucien and Natasha observed in the telepathic bond at the same time.

It was the most fundamental thing for the elves. As long as Nature's Heart existed, they would be able to regrow the elvish tree after they were relocated.

There were five Nature's Hearts at the beginning, but as the time went by, four of them had been wasted. Only the one in the Stroop forest still retained the glory of the elves.

Also, it was the most powerful 'Nature's Heart'. After melting into it, Aglaea, the elvish queen, broke the limits and became a top legend. That was the reason why the elves always had a top legend!

Of course, only the level-three legendary experts could reach the peak by melting with Nature's Heart.

Inside Nature's Heart stood a fuzzy, blond shadow, who was trying to eliminate the black spots. But for some reason, the progress was remarkably slow despite her strength.

\”Thank you for your aid.\” The shadow became clear. There was maturity and solemnity in her innocent beauty. She looked more like Iristine's sister than her mother.

\”How gorgeous…\” It was not Lucien but Natasha who remarked, but she was soon back to herself and chuckled to Lucien. \”Rest assured. This is only appreciation.\”

Malfurion introduced them to Aglaea. She nodded softly. \”Please investigate as soon as possible. Whatever the final result is, you will have the gratitude of the elves.\”

She did not specify what the gratitude would be.

Lucien had come mainly to maintain the alliance. Trade was only his personal purpose, and he certainly wouldn't take the elves' items without giving anything in return. So, he simply said to Aglaea, \”Your Majesty, we will begin our investigation.\”