Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

"You mean Yukine ran away?"

Seeing Arya nod vigorously, Prince Ikux couldn't help but frown. This girl was already in the eye of the storm, yet she was still so willful. Didn't she know how many nobles were watching her?

Of course, it's too early to say that she should be killed. However, if such an important strategic resource cannot be controlled, then it can only be destroyed. This is a principle that all forces and all countries understand.

She's just running around like this, how can anyone feel at ease? I just hope my father, the emperor, can be magnanimous and send someone to find her and bring her back in time.

"Your Highness, I hope Yukine isn't in any danger... I..."

Looking at Arya's worried face, Prince Ikux could only sigh helplessly. This girl, although she was happy doing this, did not think about how worried her friends would be.

"Yukine, where did you go?"

With a worried expression on her face, Arya knew from Prince Ikux's wry smile that her situation was not as good as she had hoped.

At this moment, Lin Xueyin, who was being worried about, put the hat she was wearing on her head behind her back, revealing her cute and innocent face.

"Mokwed, when do you think we'll be able to reach the Elven realm?"

"It will take a while to get here, but Miss Lin, please get in the car. After all, among us elves, the presence of a human is quite conspicuous."

Thinking about the demands she made after their private conversation, Mokwed felt that this girl was really heartless and had no idea what was going on with him. Oh, great goddess of nature, please forgive me for swearing just now, but this girl is just too unreasonable.

He had been bewitched by the girl, who said that once she returned, her freedom would be restricted and she would have a hard time going to the Elven race. This made him feel a little panicked. If the girl was really hidden away by the human race, wouldn't his mission have completely failed?

Driven by this idea, he actually believed Lin Xueyin's nonsense and secretly let her leave Sunset Pass with him. Thinking about it carefully, if the human race used this as an excuse to attack the elves, he would be in a slightly wrong position.

"Ugh, isn't it nice outside? Such a beautiful view, why aren't you enjoying it... Hey, why are you pushing me?"

Forced to walk to the front of a carriage, Lin Xueyin looked at the two people pushing her with dissatisfaction, "Can you be a little gentler? What did I do? Why are you throwing me into the carriage?"

Taking a deep breath, Mokwade looked at the girl who still had no sense of self-awareness. He loosened and clenched his hands repeatedly. The peaceful state of mind that was unique to elves was actually broken by this woman at this moment.

"You stay put. This whole area is human territory. Are you sure they won't issue a nationwide manhunt for you after they find out you ran away?"

Looking at the girl in front of me who exclaimed "Eh?", it was clear that she really hadn't expected this and thought that she would be free once she left Sunset Pass.

"That's probably impossible. Hehehe..."

"Impossible, you must be joking. Haven't you considered your current situation? Even we elves feel threatened by your existence, let alone other races. Do you think you can just run around like that?"

Hmmmm, Lin Xueyin suddenly felt that going out to have fun was a bad decision. But she had already come this far. Could she ever go back?

"Alright, look how scared you are. We elves have never thought of participating in the struggle for continental supremacy. Besides, we live in the forest and there is no threat to us from the outside world. So naturally we won't do anything to you."

"Hmm, but wouldn't it be very dangerous if I left your elven race?"

"Hahaha, you're really blinded by your own involvement. Haven't you ever considered whether those people most want to kill you or keep you as a strategic resource?"

A single sentence awakened Lin Xueyin from her dream, and her tense mood relaxed slightly. At least there was a premise that she wouldn't be used by him. As for herself, she hadn't thought about pledging allegiance to any faction yet. If all else failed, she could just go back to her little house in the Ten Thousand Mountains and wait for Nana to come back to her.

"Now that you understand, hurry up and get in the car. If we get caught, none of us will be able to escape."

Watching the girl dart up onto the car, Mokweide chuckled softly from behind. The already beautiful Ziyan appeared even more alluring. Of course, none of this was seen by Lin Xueyin.

The girl who climbed onto the carriage discovered that it wasn't empty; three beautiful elven archers were sitting inside, their fair skin adorned with elaborate magical tattoos that shimmered with a dazzling light.

Hello.

"Hello, Lady Lin Xueyin. We, the three sisters, are here to protect your safety on the orders of the Marshal."

Hmm, glancing at the ornate bow and arrow beside them, Lin Xueyin would never believe they were ordinary soldiers. Was this really to protect her? Or was it a cover for surveillance?

Of course, it's all just my speculation. I'm no longer qualified to negotiate with these elves. Anyway, they need my help, so everything is still uncertain.

Volume 4: Kerluqin Forest: Chapter 3 A Close Call

Following the main force of the elves, she slowly made her way towards the Kerluqin Forest. Along the way, she could also admire the border scenery of the human race. Looking at the majestic pass in the distance, and the bloodshed of the battlefield, she finally understood the tragic story behind the poem, "The moon of Qin and the pass of Han, how many have survived the ancient battles?"

Finally, when she stood on a troop transport post, she recalled the great battles that had taken place, and it all seemed like yesterday. She just wondered if Aria had returned, and if they were worried about her.

Troop transport stations, as the name suggests, are simply places for transporting troops. In order to provide timely reinforcements and supplies to various regions, the Sima Empire built a large number of these troop transport stations. These stations also house a large number of airships made by goblins, which can transport large numbers of soldiers to the front-line battlefield at the fastest speed.

This is why the Elven race was able to deploy reinforcements to Sunset Pass so quickly. Of course, there are gains and losses. The resources consumed by each deployment of such a large airship are enormous. Unless there are special circumstances, the Human race would not use this method to deploy reinforcements to the battlefield. This is also why Lin Xueyin did not get to ride an airship at the beginning.

A super-large airship capable of carrying hundreds of thousands of people requires magic crystals equivalent to a duchy's reserves for over a decade. It's only used when the empire is in a hurry.

Looking at this enormous, seemingly supersonic, airship-like structure, Lin Xueyin couldn't help but swallow hard. It was said that such an airship could travel from the northernmost point of the human race to the southernmost point in just over a day at full speed, which was practically supersonic. However, under the protection of the magical barrier on top, there would be absolutely no discomfort.

Of course, all of this was told to her by Mokwed. Lin Xueyin just watched from below as the enormous thing slowly descended and the elven warriors marched in in an orderly fashion.

Lin Xueyin wore the magnificent warrior armor unique to the Elven race, and a helmet with wings on her head. The T-shaped face of her head covered most of her pretty face.

She slowly followed the main group toward the super-large airship that had descended from the sky, but at that moment, an arrogant shout to stop her made her tremble.

"Marshal Mokwede, we are here on orders to conduct an investigation. We hope you can understand and ask the soldiers to cooperate."

Routine inspection? Mokwed narrowed his beautiful eyes dangerously, silently watching the person in front of him wearing the magnificent armor unique to high-ranking human nobles. He did not order his soldiers to stop, but instead gave them a cold look from the corner of his eye.

"I don't care whose orders you are on, but even if we elves are alone, we have no need to assist you. Moreover, we are here as reinforcements. We will not allow anyone to defile the places where our soldiers shed their blood."

"Marshal, we are just conducting a routine inspection. Please don't take it to heart."

"Hmph, if it's a routine inspection, why wasn't it done before? Fine, you don't need to say anything. If you insist on an inspection, then produce a document in your king's own handwriting. If you don't have one, then get out of here. Although we elves love peace, we are not to be insulted by just anyone."

Mokwed waved his hand and turned away without saying another word. The noble knight looked at the hundreds of thousands of elven soldiers and then at the few on his side. No matter how dissatisfied he was, he dared not show it.

Lin Xueyin knew that people had come here to inspect the elves. She had chosen to travel with them because they were reinforcements and would not be investigated. She never expected that the humans would actually dare to send people here to inspect them. Weren't they afraid of causing a diplomatic conflict?

However, Mokwed's firmness put Lin Xueyin's mind at ease again. She smoothly entered the airship and looked at the elven warriors around her who were dressed similarly to her. She could finally feel at ease.

Mokwed watched with a cold laugh as the other party seemed to be communicating with his master using magic, even demanding that the goblin crew on the airship temporarily cease flight operations, only to be firmly refused by the goblins.

This made the noble knight even more furious. "Elves, you're just asking for trouble. Don't think that we humans are afraid of you."

Mokwed didn't speak, but quietly watched the airship in the distance, waiting for it to take off before boarding. At this moment, the mockery on the face of this nobleman who was clearly mentally unstable became even more obvious.

"Are you going to let me check or not?"

"Oh...."

His clenched fists told everyone that the nobleman was on the verge of exploding, and he wished he could lead his men to attack this eyesore of an elf right now.

"Aren't you afraid I'll attack the airship...?"

"Sir, please be careful with your words."

Before the nobleman could finish speaking, he was interrupted by his personal guards, and then he was greeted by an atmosphere as cold as frost.

Mokwed didn't speak, but the aura emanating from him was even more terrifying than any words could convey. Under this aura, the noble knight seemed like a small boat in a stormy sea, in danger of capsizing at any moment.

"Are you planning to wage war against us elves?"

"Of course not. How could a mere nobleman make such a decision?" The magnetic male voice broke the tense atmosphere.

"Oh? One of the Four Horsemen, the Silver of Order, I didn't know you came here to inspect us too?"

"Of course not. The inspection of you was not ordered by His Majesty the Emperor. I think you should understand the current situation of our empire."

After a moment of silence, he realized that although the emperor of the empire could be said to have absolute power, there were still some things he could not manage, and those few dukes were some blind spots.

"Alright, I'll trust you this time. I hope this won't happen again. Also, this nobleman just said he was going to attack the airship we're on. I hope you can give us an explanation."

"Don't worry, now that I'm here, I'll give you an explanation." After saying this, the man in silver armor slowly walked to Mokwade's side and spoke in a voice that the two of them could hear.

"Tell that little girl to be careful. I can trust you, but I can't trust that the other elves would just stand by and watch her leave safely."

Somewhat surprised, yet also expectant. Mokwed smiled wryly, "I knew I couldn't hide it from you. In that case, why didn't you find her?"

"The capital city isn't safe either; perhaps it would be better for her to go out."

His eyes were fixed on the massive airship, inside which sat a young woman who had stirred up the capital. There were still some things on his mind that he didn't say, because they would bring no benefit to her or the entire empire.

Volume 4: The Forest of Kerrochin: Chapter 4 Irabell and Aria

At the main gate of the capital, the victorious soldiers were greeted by crowds lining the streets. They were excited and thrilled, and they welcomed these brave warriors with the most beautiful words.

In her bedroom, Irabel listened to the cheers outside, a hint of anticipation creeping onto her usually aloof face. The girl who had caused her so much worry, the one who had kept her awake at night, was finally returning safely.

When he learned that she had miraculously resurrected all the fallen warriors on the battlefield like a goddess, and then had also done a tremendous job of helping the Sunset Pass garrison hold the pass against the most intense attacks from the orcs, he was overjoyed.

In matters of literature, she was even more remarkable. Others might not know, but her own brother had told her that she was able to guess the orcs' sneak attack and even pinpoint their biggest weakness, ultimately managing to defeat the orc alliance.

When she returns, I'll have to take a good look at her and see just how stubborn she is, daring to go out of the city to entertain the troops and almost getting captured alive by the beastmen.

However, all of these plans were based on the premise that Lin Xueyin could return. But when all the splendor faded, all that awaited was an empty sheet of paper.

What do you mean I'm out here and safe, don't worry? What do you mean I'm going to see my friends and don't need to worry? Am I not your friend?

She wanted to tear up the letter that Aria had given her, but in the end she couldn't bear to. Irabel quietly looked at the female knight in front of her, and after she herself was a little frightened by the sight, she turned her gaze back to the window.

"Was anything unusual that happened before Lin Xueyin left?"

"No, oh, right, I remember that some elves came to see her before, saying they hoped she would visit the elves. But in the end, we just sent the elf warriors away. I don't think Yukine will be with them."

Arya, who only realized what was happening after being glared at by herself, was indeed too straightforward; she still couldn't grasp such a simple question.

"What if she arrived at the Elven camp last night? If I remember correctly, you wouldn't have sent anyone to monitor her movements, would you? Of course, if the Elven rangers wanted to sneak her away, the ordinary soldiers wouldn't be able to detect it."

Arya seemed to have some insight, but then she heard the other person say, "Even if ten humans went in, the hundreds of thousands of elven troops would be like a drop of water in the ocean."

"Your Highness, are you saying that Xueyin hid in the Elven army and secretly went to the Elven realm?"

Seeing Princess Irabel nod affirmatively, Aria said in disbelief, "That's impossible. When Yukine went missing, His Highness knew about it. He must have been able to guess, and Marshal Lokaf wouldn't have been unable to figure it out either."

Seeing the fleeting complexity in Irabel's eyes, Aria realized that things were not as simple as she had thought, and there was probably something bigger going on.

"Aria, in a few days you will go to the Elven realm with our Empire's envoy team. Once you get there, be sure to protect Yukine. Things may get very complicated later."

"Your Highness, what has happened? Is Yukine in danger?"

With a wry smile, Irabel looked at the anxious girl. "Resurrection... does that mean immortality?"

A single sentence left Aria speechless, but she still clung to a self-deceiving thought and said...

"Didn't Yukine say that she can only resurrect those who died unnatural deaths? Then..."

"Under such temptation, would those people think that if they could be resurrected and used, they could be cultivated? If enough people are cultivated, then humanity might even be able to conquer the entire continent."

"He's gone mad!" Arya thought, looking at Irabel, who was speaking insane words in calm language. Suddenly, she felt that the empire she once served was now so unfamiliar.

"Now you know what the upper echelons of the empire are thinking. I think my brother and the others must also want to protect Xueyin, which is why they let her leave the empire and go to the elves. Turning a blind eye to her departure is not something they cannot do."

However, she was really unwilling to accept this. She had already made up her mind that as soon as Xueyin returned, she would tell her father to make her her personal attendant. In this way, she would naturally be protected under the royal family's protection and would be able to stay with her forever.