Chapter 712 - Realm Fusion (12) (1/2)

Chapter 712: Realm Fusion (12)

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

“Theodore, come with me.” The High Elf Queen waved a

hand at Link. She was looking at him warmly, as a mother would at her son who

had made quite a name for himself.

The real Theodore would have felt immensely honored to be able to

walk side by side with the queen. However, Link was never one to let such a

thing go to his head. From the way the queen had acted, he imagined that the

queen must have grown suspicious of his identity and was now trying to confirm

her own suspicions.

Link gave her a small bow. “Many thanks, Your Highness.”

Ignoring the looks of admiration from the other High Elves, he

took a step forward and was instantly teleported ten feet forward to the queen’s

side.

“Leave us, all of you. I would like to have a word with

Theodore in private,” said the High Elf Queen.

The High Elves looked at each other, unsure why their queen would

issue such an order. They all looked hesitant to comply, especially the palace

guards, who seemed reluctant about leaving their posts.

“Leave us!” repeated the High Elf Queen even more

assertively.

This was the first time any of the High Elves had heard the queen

raise her voice at them. Instinctively, they backed away.

The only High Elves remaining on the path to the High Elves’ royal

tomb were Link and the High Elf Queen.

After casting a soundproof barrier, the queen’s face relaxed

somewhat. She smiled weakly at Link and said, “Come, Theodore, we have

much to talk about.”

“After you,” said Link with a small bow.

The High Elf Queen began walking forward, with Link following

after her.

The sun cast its gentle glow on them from the sky. A breeze blew

past them from time to time. A sweet smell wafted from the purple-leaved trees

that lined their path. The queen ambled down the path in ruminative silence as if trying to think of what to say

next to Link.

Link patiently waited for the queen to speak.

Soon, the tomb’s entrance appeared before them. Two 20-foot-tall

statues stood solemnly on both sides, forever keeping watch over the place.

“Both these statues were built 2935 years ago. They each

possessed Level-9 pinnacle power and were once the most powerful entities to

ever exist in the realm. However, 3000 years had passed, and they have both

been reduced to nothing more than ornamentation.”

Link said with a smile, “Nothing can withstand the erosion of

time. The world is continually changing. Without anyone taking steps to revamp

their functions, these magical statues would surely lag behind everything

else.”

“Yes, your words couldn’t be truer,” said the High Elf

Queen with a sigh. She then fell silent for a few seconds. Suddenly, she turned

to look at Link and said, “This has gone unnoticed by present-day High Elves since these statues were never the basis

of High Elf civilization. If the World Tree were to meet such a fate, it would

certainly cause a huge stir among those living in its shade. Theodore, you have

attained power unequaled by anyone else on this island. Do you think that the

World Tree will one day become obsolete?”

Link narrowed his eyes. The question sounded loaded. After

thinking about it for a while, he said, “Even if such a day were to come,

I’m sure we High Elves would still have a place in this world.”

“I’m not so sure about that now,” said the High Elf

Queen again with a sigh. “The High Elves have enjoyed 3000 years of peace

and prosperity. This has been both a blessing and a curse from the World Tree.

It is true that the High Elves of today have become decadent. Their arrogance

has also incurred the resentment of the other races on the continent. If the

World Tree were to disappear one day, I fear that we would not be able to

survive a backlash from everyone else.”