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

The result was that she simply left, disappearing from his life. This suddenly made the ambitious Irabel feel a stifling urge to vomit blood.

"Your Highness, I understand. I will use my sword to protect Yukine's safety."

"Remember, this is something only you can know. Once you get there, even if you find Yukine, don't tell anyone, understand?"

"I understand, Your Highness."

I will do everything I can to protect Yukine. I've always said I would protect her, but I've always ended up being protected by her. This time, it's time for me to protect her properly and fulfill my promise—I will protect you with my life. With me here, you won't get hurt.

Meanwhile, the noble knight who had previously blocked the elven reinforcements from leaving was also facing the emperor's wrath.

"If the victorious army hadn't already reached the main gate, I would have executed you on the spot to set an example."

"Your Majesty, I am only thinking of the human race. Lin Xueyin cannot leave the human race. We must imprison her and make her reveal all her secrets so that she can train enough holy priests for us. As long as we can be resurrected, we will be invincible in the world."

"Drag this daydreaming bastard away, I don't want to see him again."

The nobleman, who cried out for justice while being dragged away by the guards, received no sympathy. His words sounded nice, but everyone knew who he was doing it for and what he really wanted.

A male eunuch glanced at the time, then whispered something in the king's ear, which eased the king's displeasure.

"Alright, our empire's heroes have arrived. Let's go out together and give them a proper welcome."

After speaking, he stood up and walked out of the main gate of the council hall, heading towards the outside of the palace, where tens of thousands of soldiers awaited the king's inspection.

Volume Four: Kerrochin Forest; Chapter Five: Elf Forest

The Kerluqin Forest, a vast forest occupying the southernmost part of the continent, covers the entire southernmost point of the continent. If the Hundred Thousand Mountains are a place where opportunities and risks coexist, then this place is all about risks.

This forest is said to be the site where, during the great racial war, the elves were repeatedly defeated by the combined forces of the demons and beastmen. When they finally retreated to this place and found themselves with nowhere to go, the elves still did not give up their faith in the nature goddess Kerrochin.

Ultimately, their sincerity moved the goddess, who bestowed upon them a vast forest. With the help of this forest and its many magical beasts, the elves repelled all the invaders.

It was this crushing defeat that severely weakened the Demon and Beast races, and foreshadowed the eventual conquest of the Eastern Continent by the Human race.

The Kerluqin Forest is now teeming with magical beasts. While they may not be exactly gentle to the elves, they pose no significant threat either, and there are even some mysterious connections among them. However, they are not so peaceful when facing outsiders.

Among these magical beasts are many ferocious races that will actively attack uninvited guests, using their fangs and claws as a final farewell gift.

Lin Xueyin nestled like a kitten in a carriage pulled by a unicorn. The luxurious decorations and artistic carvings made it slowly make its way into the depths of the forest.

However, the girl in the car did not feel at ease. Instead, she felt a deep hostility from the entire forest.

Completely bewildered as to what she had done wrong, Lin Xueyin could sense that something was watching her from the bushes in the distance, ready to tear her to shreds if she made any unusual move.

"Hmm, what's going on here?"

Clearly sensing that her divine power was being suppressed by something, Lin Xueyin finally understood where the legends about the elves she had seen in the library came from, and she also understood why it was said that no other race would choose to live in the Kerluqin Forest except for the elves.

As the unicorn-drawn carriage moved forward, a magnificent... well, it should be called a colossal tree city appeared before Lin Xueyin's eyes.

Looking at the giant tree that carried tens of millions of elves from afar reminded Lin Xueyin of the impressive canopy that seemed to blot out the sky when she looked at this forest from a distance before.

This must be the true form of that canopy. It can truly be described as a towering tree. Looking up, you can't see the top of the tree at all, and even the trunk is beyond the range of your pupils. You can't see the edge at all.

Of course, that's not the point. Lin Xueyin could clearly feel the vibrant life force of the surrounding trees, a life force full of fresh vitality.

She would bet, based on her years of experience reading novels, that the trees around here could definitely transform into tree people to deliver a fatal blow to the intruders.

Looking at those thick tree trunks, Lin Xueyin thought of a kind of ancient tree called the War Tree. These were probably one of the most powerful reliance of the elves.

The wheels did not stop, but instead slowly moved up the city along a cableway. Along the way, she could clearly sense that the seemingly calm cableways concealed a great deal of danger.

Although the Elven race has always touted itself as pacifists, they understand that simply proclaiming their peace is not as effective as arming themselves so that enemies dare not invade.

Relying on the natural protection of the forest and constantly counting on the swords and spears in their hands, Lin Xueyin came to understand once again that these elves were not as good as they claimed.

The cableway was very long, and at this slow pace, it would probably take several months to reach the actual Tree City. Lin Xueyin didn't believe that the Elven race was without a solution. Soon, a ranger archer who had been protecting her entered the carriage carrying a long blindfold.

"Ms. Lin, I'm sorry. I hope you can cooperate."

Upon seeing the long cloth, Lin Xueyin immediately understood. She simply nodded to indicate that she had no problem and then let the other person gently blindfold her with the long cloth.

They were about to send her to a place that was the most central location for the elves. With the thought that the more she knew, the faster she would die, Lin Xueyin still chose to cooperate.

However, I'm probably the most cowardly protagonist ever. If it were another novel, I probably would have really stormed in without a word, and then unleashed my powerful verbal skills, making those elven leaders bow down in worship, and the elven princess wishing she could offer herself to me.

Finally, after a series of thrilling yet predictably successful actions, he defeated the villains, successfully became the savior of the elves, and even brought the princess into his crystal palace.

Hmmmm, Lin Xueyin thought to herself that she should just think about it and forget about it. Don't forget, there's also anime called "the anime within anime" and a type of comic called "fan-made comics," which have a completely different ending and can exist in various forms in the end.

Shaking off the lingering thoughts in his mind, he noticed the ranger archer holding his hand asking with concern, "Is my binding a little too tight? Are you feeling uncomfortable? Shall I loosen it for you?"

"No need, I feel much better now."

Feeling embarrassed to voice her thoughts, Lin Xueyin, who was blindfolded, felt as if she had entered a subspace, and the eerie feeling made her quite uneasy.

However, considering that the elves still needed his help, he figured they wouldn't do anything to him until they were sure he could provide assistance.

"Alright, we've arrived."

As I listened to the pleasant music, Mokwed's voice rang in my ears. He had left early, saying he needed to make some preparations, and it seemed that was what he was preparing for.

When she removed the long cloth covering her eyes, Lin Xueyin opened them and looked at everything outside: an elegant fountain, a beautiful park, and behind her, a temple with exquisite carvings, beautiful yet magnificent, grand yet full of exquisite details.

Everywhere you look, there's that exquisite artistic flair that belongs to the Elven race, which makes Lin Xueyin unable to help but be deeply drawn into it, unable to extricate herself.

Through Mokwed's explanation, she learned that this was the Elven temple, one of its most central buildings, where they would come to pray for anything. Even for marriage, they would come here to swear their vows of love and unwavering commitment to each other to the goddess.

Volume 4: Kerrochin Forest: Chapter 6 The Elf Queen's Reception

After resting in the treehouse for a whole night, Lin Xueyin stretched and looked at the bright sunshine outside, completely puzzled as to why she could see such light from the top of the tree.

After making the bed, Lin Xueyin heard a knock on the door. She slowly went to open the door and saw the four wandering knights who had been protecting her were already dressed and waiting for her to leave.

Oh, I just remembered that when Mokwade brought me here yesterday, he said he was going to see the Elf Queen today. But after sleeping all night, I completely forgot about it.

"Yes, I'm sorry, I've finished packing."

"Her Majesty the Queen is already waiting for you, please hurry."

They didn't have the same formalities as the humans. Perhaps their long lifespans had made them disdain such superficial politeness. However, they didn't seem to be urging them too much either.

Sure enough, their long lives have made them lose their sense of time; everything can be done slowly, and time can smooth things over.

Sorry to keep you waiting any longer, Lin Xueyin hurriedly tidied herself up, her long golden hair simply tied into a ponytail, and then hurried towards the Queen's palace with the wandering knights.

Not far from the beautiful temple she had seen yesterday, in a place hidden by dense foliage, stood a palace that was neither extravagant nor simple. The palace, pure white and gleaming, captivated Lin Xueyin's gaze.

Not far from the gate, there is a statue of an elven woman holding an exquisite stone bottle with its mouth facing downwards, from which water flows out. Below is a pool of several tens of square meters that collects the water.

As he drew closer, the statue gradually came into full view, its exquisite detail, characteristic of the elves, making it incredibly lifelike.

Even the details on the female elf's face are so clearly carved that if it weren't for the fact that it's a statue, one might mistake it for an elf standing there.

It's no wonder they're elves; their long lifespans make them not only powerful individuals but also incredibly talented, which makes one a little envious.

Exquisite appearance, long life, brilliant wisdom, peaceful mind, elegant temperament—so many virtues, it's as if she were the darling of the gods.

Perhaps it is because they are too peaceful that they are content to live in this forest and unwilling to get involved in the chaos outside.

"Miss Lin, Her Majesty the Queen is waiting for you inside. We can only take you this far."

At the entrance, a guard dressed in the exquisite armor unique to elves took him from the hands of these rangers. His perfect appearance made even Lin Xueyin, an Earth otaku who had seen many artificial beauties, admire him.

"Thank you for your trouble. I'll go with her to see His Majesty first."

After bidding farewell to the wandering knights, Lin Xueyin followed the guard in exquisite golden armor into the palace, which was not particularly grand.

On the walls on both sides were paintings of various kinds that Lin Xueyin had never seen before. Even someone without any artistic talent would know how rare these paintings on the walls were.

The walls were not merely covered with simple paintings; the magical lamps also possessed an artistry that Lin Xueyin admired. Everywhere, whether in the overall design or in the details, was filled with the Elven people's pursuit of perfection in art.

However, despite this pursuit of luxury, the layout did not feel extravagant at all. Instead, it created a peaceful atmosphere that made Lin Xueyin admire the elegance and quality of these elves.

When the door was pushed open, a woman was already waiting in the spacious hall. After the guard led Lin Xueyin into the hall, he came up behind the woman, who was facing away from them and looking at a huge mural on the wall.

Her long, emerald-green hair cascaded down her back, and she wore a crown of thorns on her head. The occasional glint of light from the crown told Lin Xueyin that it was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.

"Excuse me, I got a little too engrossed in looking at this prophecy image."

Accompanied by a light and mesmerizing voice, a beautiful face, as if it existed in a painting, was imprinted in those azure eyes.

"So beautiful..."

"Cough cough..."

Seeing the little girl beside him with a look of amazement on her face, and a glistening drop of liquid at the corner of her mouth, the guard coughed twice to bring the little girl back to her senses.

"Well...."

At this moment, Lin Xueyin, who had already come to her senses, felt her face instantly filled with a burning sensation after seeing the queen kindly point to the corner of her mouth.

I'm so ashamed to face anyone now. Seriously, how can there be such a beautiful person in this world? She's practically a scourge to the country! If she were in China, she would definitely be a beauty that could topple empires.

She's probably only comparable to Bao Si and Da Ji. As for those internet celebrity beauties, Lin Xueyin can only laugh it off.

"Little girl, what are you thinking about?"

"In the north there is a beautiful woman, peerless and independent; one glance could topple a city, a second glance could topple a nation... Ah, yes, sorry, I've been daydreaming again."

"Haha, I never expected to receive such high praise from a god-level holy priest. I am truly flattered."

With that, she gestured for Lin Xueyin to follow her to the back hall, where a long table was set with some delicate pastries and a pot of brewed tea.

"Come on, we're just discussing something, there's no need to be so formal. How about we try some of our elven special snacks and calming tea first?"

Upon hearing about the delicious food, Lin Xueyin couldn't contain her cravings and was eager to go and enjoy it, especially since she would be dining with a stunning beauty—or rather, a beautiful elf—which filled her with anticipation.

Sitting at the table, the Elf Queen picked up the pot of calming tea that had already been brewed and poured a cup for Lin Xueyin.

As the liquid level in the cup continued to rise, Lin Xueyin could smell a faint fragrance, which made her take a deep breath. That fresh and elegant feeling instantly filled her heart.

"It smells so good! I never expected this calming tea to smell so wonderful."

"It's not just that it smells good. Try it. This calming tea has many benefits, and its effects are even more remarkable for monks."

He pushed the poured calming tea in front of Lin Xueyin, watching her gently pick up the cup, place her warm cherry lips on the rim, and carefully take a sip.

Volume 4, Kerrochin Forest: Chapter 7, Slumber

Enjoying the delicious food and admiring the beautiful queen before her, Lin Xueyin felt happy. As she gently sipped the calming tea again, she felt it was time to get back to the main topic.