Chapter 823 - Moon Blade Guards (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

The young Elf ladies stepped out of the oval spatial door hovering in midair, lining up neatly in their lightweight glass armor. They had a sword around their waist, as well as an exquisite glass bow on their backs. Just like Gracier, they wore a white robe with the hood concealing their faces. Their pointy ears poked out of the two holes in the hood, revealing their true identity.

Bow Knights?

Rhode widened his eyes while Celestina snorted and turned around. It seemed like she knew clearly who these heroic spirits were.

Rhode was knowledgeable about the Bow Knights. Within the Elf race, they were second only to the Carlesdine. They were experts in using bow and arrows, and also strong in close-combat. Not only that, but they were also experienced in manipulating magic and could be considered all-rounders. However, on this continent today, Bow Knights could no longer be seen among the Elves anymore. The reason for their extinction was unlike the Carlesdine, where the Carlesdine disappeared during the Creation War due to grave damage. Moreover, the Carlesdine had also erased their existence in this world, so there was no heir to continue their legacy. Therefore, as the White Elves vanished, the Carlesdine were also completely gone.

From a certain perspective, the Bow Knights were special units of the Elves just like the Carlesdine. However, the reason for their disappearance was simple—during the Creation War, only one type of Elf was capable of becoming a Bow Knight.

Moon Elves.

Only the Moon Elves, who were second to the White Elves, were perfect and possessed abilities for magic and combat in the Legendary Stage. Even though they were mostly in the Basic Legendary Stage, their threat on the battlefield was magnified with their numbers.

After the Creation War ended, the White Elves were wiped out entirely while the Moon Elves took a huge hit. Then, the royal Moon Elves carried on the responsibility of leading the Elves from the White Elves. They could no longer roam in heavy armor and bows anymore. Moreover, even though the Bow Knights were powerful, they were still cannon fodder in battle. But using the royals as cannon fodder… of course, it was impossible.

The Elves had fully lined up before Rhode at the moment. Even though they appeared young, their coordination was neat and disciplined. This was something that Rhode had never seen in Elves before. After all, Elves mostly sought after the beauty of nature. Back then, they merely sacrificed themselves for the sake of protecting their race. Although they had received powerful strength in exchange, they still held onto their Elf nature. But it seemed like these Elves had been in battles and were veterans, judging from their sharp battle aura.

“Greetings, Sir Overlord.”

Shortly after, a Bow Knight who apparently was their commander stepped out and saluted respectfully. Along with her movements, the remaining Bow Knights behind her stood up straight and saluted formally. Then, the Bow Knight took down her hood and gazed at Rhode silently. She had gentle-looking features unique to the Elves, but the determined expression and tightly curled up lips displayed her seriousness.

“Elf Guards First Army—Moon Blade Legion. Reporting!”

“Elf Guards?”

Rhode knitted his brows. It was only now that he realized how overly strong these Moon Elves were. He remembered that in the game, the Moon Elves should be in the Basic Legendary Stage. But now, they were basically hovering around the Intermediate Legendary Stage! Although they were spiritual creatures and couldn’t cast their Order Dimensions, they were still very strong. The few Moon Elves standing before him had almost reached the Peak Legendary Stage!

Although he knew that the Bow Knights who joined the Creation War were insanely strong, it wasn’t until now that he realized it was to this extent.

“Yes, Sir Overlord.”

The commander nodded lightly after sensing his doubts. Then, she gazed at the summoning card in his hand with a complicated glint.

“We’re Her Royal Highness Princess Gracier’s direct guards and I’m their commander. You can call me Nightingale.”