Chapter 534 - Is He Trying to Kill Himself? (1/2)

Chapter 534: Is He Trying to Kill Himself?

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The sky was a fiery red. In the midst of the inferno, a red silhouette landed with a bang like a meteorite.

When the silhouette approached, a white light flashed across it. All sound died off, and a man materialized beneath a tree out of thin air.

The man’s black eyes gleamed beneath his black hair. He was wearing a dark blue battle robe with silver linings. A red magic sword with dragon scales dangled from his waist. His body was shrouded by a mist, which gradually thickened around him until he was completely obscured by it.

From the mist, a deadpan voice rang out, “Quite a party you have here.”

Dread came across the three High Elf Magicians’ faces. They were aware of Link’s feats. Half a year ago, he had dueled with Bryant, one of the most powerful Magicians among the High Elves. Since then, Bryant was reluctant to share the outcome of their duel with anyone. It was clear that he had lost badly to Link.

Half a year had passed, and young Legendary talents had emerged from the Isle of Dawn ever since. However, none of them had forgotten that the Lord of Ferde was a lot younger than any of them when he reached Legendary and possessed an innate potential to develop himself even further.

There was no telling how much more Link, who was first to reach Legendary in Firuman, would still able to grow. It was simply unthinkable.

Right now, his mere presence had managed to unnerve the three High Elves.

Despite not knowing why he had come, they were not so foolish as to dispense with formalities, especially when they were dealing with Link himself. Elovan stepped forth and bowed down before him. “My lord, it is an honor to meet you.”

Without a word, Link eyed his surroundings and noticed a heavily injured Evelina on the top of a tree near him. She was leaning against Eliard, whose hand gingerly held her body. He had not anticipated such a development.

Eliard had buried himself in his magical studies and was generally unmoved by the female gender ever since his last breakup. Link had never seen him so concerned over another woman’s well-being.

From the looks of things, he must be infatuated with this woman, who seemed to reciprocate his feelings as well. In that case, Link saw no reason not to help them out here.

After thinking for a while, he said to the High Elves, “I’ve come to apprehend a fugitive of Ferde. She’s a half-elf called Evelina. Have you seen her?”

The three High Elves looked at each other for a moment. Elovan then asked carefully, “I don’t suppose you would care to share with us what crimes Evelina has committed?”

Link gravely replied, “She was found guilty of conspiring against the Southmoon Kingdom. Her actions have basically turned the kingdom upside down. She has even abducted my best friend, Eliard. Don’t you think she should be tried for such crimes?”

“Well…” Elovan was left speechless.

Just then, Sonya walked up and said, “My lord, I won’t try to hide the facts. We’re also trying to bring Evelina to justice, but we did not realize that she had committed such offenses. Though she is a princess of the High Elves, she has shamelessly joined the Syndicate. The Isle of Dawn does not tolerate traitors like her. Rest assured, she’ll be executed on the spot once we find her. We will most certainly not cause you any trouble.”

“Straight execution, you say?” Link was stunned. He did not realize that Evelina was in such a tight spot. She had basically turned her back on the Isle of Dawn. He had never encountered such a scenario in the game.

On the tree, Evelina had gone pale.

Eliard too was shocked by this. He then immediately came to his senses and smiled coldly at her. “Ha, so your name’s Evelina. Nice name, not too bright though. See, this is the Isle of Dawn you’re trying to protect. These people are intent on killing you.”

He was not worried about being heard by the High Elves beneath the tree. The Folded Dimension was soundproof. Though he could hear everything outside the Folded Dimension, no one else could hear him.

Beneath the tree

Link was the only one who was aware of everything around him. He glanced up at the two on top of the tree and noticed Evelina’s dejected expression. For a moment, he had the same thought as Eliard: it would be a great boon to him if she were to join forces with Ferde.

And so, he waved a hand at the three High Elves and said, “No need to concern yourselves, I’ll handle this myself. I’ve already found her anyway. She’s hiding on top of that tree, so why don’t you just go back home and let me take care of this?”