As a tyrant, it's reasonable for me to snatch the heroine away

As a traveler, Chenxing knows very well how deep the water in the Elf Forest is.

Even the protagonists in the original game didn't gain any benefits in the Forest of Elves.

Instead, he was identified by most of the elves in the Elf Forest as the culprit that caused the destruction of the ancient elven tree.

In fact, in a sense, the situation in the Elf Forest is somewhat similar to that in the Dawn Kingdom.

It's all a kind of...excessive belief.

Just like the people of the Dawn Kingdom excessively and blindly believe in the Saint, these elves also blindly follow the ancient elven tree.

Even when the ancient elven tree has been completely contaminated by the void beasts.

Most elves still think of sacrificing their queen.

From the moment the ancient elven tree was polluted, there was only one way for it to survive.

Sacrifice the heart of the strongest among the elves.

Use the elves' nearly eternal bloodline to replace the exhausted core of the ancient elven tree.

On the surface, doing so would indeed allow the ancient elven tree to continue to exist, and even allow the elves to further master the power of the ancient elven tree.

But.......

An ancient elven tree polluted by a void beast, is the only thing that is rotten...its heart?

Even if the heart is replaced, can we be sure that the new heart will not be contaminated?

Even the ancient elven tree, a species that has existed for thousands of years, finds it difficult to resist the curse of the void beast, let alone the bloodline of the elves?

The ending of the Forest of Elves is destined to be tragic.

It was doomed from the moment the Elf Forest was sealed from the inside.

Such a blockade also means that the Elf Forest can only rely on its own means when it encounters trouble.

The moment when the elves' own means are ineffective...

For Morningstar, the most important thing about the Elf Forest is the rich reserves of resources there.

No matter which race lives on that land or whether that race will perish, it is meaningless to him.

Even if the elves disappeared, there would be no loss for Morning Star.

Perhaps this idea is very cold-blooded, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is cruel and ruthless.

But from the very beginning, Chenxing understood and knew that he was definitely not the kind of good person who cared about the people of the world.

All he cares about is the Kingdom of Grullit and the people around him.

In order to help a country and race that has nothing to do with him, he even has to bear the cost of dragging the Kingdom of Grullit into the water.

Morningstar couldn't possibly do that.

As the king of the Kingdom of Grullit, I cannot allow myself to do this!

unless.......

The benefits that Sahira can provide far outweigh the cost.

This is also the focus of this conversation.

Since Sahira came all the way here in person, she must have been prepared to sacrifice a lot of money.

But whether it is humans or other races, there is always a sense of luck.

I hope others can help me free of charge.

Especially in the most desperate moments.

This is also one of the reasons why Morningstar said that Sahira is not suitable to be the Queen of Elf.

Sahira... imagined many things to be too beautiful.

But this world...

Morning Star now even had some doubts about how the other party had managed to snatch the position of Elf Queen from Caroline.

The calmness and indifference of Morning Star undoubtedly completely shattered the last bit of fantasy in Sahira's heart.

However, Sahira did not show any sadness in her eyes.

Just as Morning Star thought, Sahira had already made preparations for this.

and.......

Sahira clenched her fists and her eyes were extremely determined.

The ancient elven tree is just a burden to the Elf Forest today, a source of...pain!

"If the Kingdom of Grullit you represent is willing to lend a hand, after the matter is accomplished, I am willing to... offer the entire power of the ancient elf tree to you with both hands!!"

This is a gamble... that leaves no room for retreat!

Sahira understood that from the moment Caroline brought back the half-elf, she had no chance of winning.

Even the matter of the half-elf identity...that secret, I have my own reasons that I cannot tell.

But no matter what, my current identity means that everything is true.

It was only a matter of time before Caroline brought herself down.

The point is, during this time...

Can find a copy of....The last hope of the Elf Forest.

Once upon a time, Sahira had thought of Blood Moon Island.

If everything has really reached a point where it cannot be reversed, the only thing that can bring change to the Elf Forest is Blood Moon Island.

until.......

The name Gruulite Morningstar has gradually come into the vision of various countries.

Sahira also believed that no one would not want the power of the ancient elven tree.

Even the Holy Kingdom has coveted the ancient elven tree for many years.

However, due to the tough attitudes of the previous elven queens and the various troubles that Blood Moon Island brought to the Holy Empire, the Holy Empire was unable to do anything to extend its boundaries.

After all, if the Forest of Elves chooses to tear up the peace treaty with the Holy Empire, the Holy Empire will really face the situation of being attacked from all sides.

If they are attacked from both sides, will the Dog-tooth High Territory and the Rune Kingdom, which has always been oppressed by the Holy Kingdom, just stand by and watch?

By then, the entire balance in the North will be completely broken.

The Holy Empire dares not gamble, nor can it afford to gamble.

Using the wealth accumulated over thousands of years to make such a gamble? The Holy Empire is not stupid.

only.......

Sahira still underestimated the Morning Star in front of her.

Not only did he underestimate the ambition, he also underestimated...the value of the Elf Forest and the Ancient Elf Tree in Morning Star's eyes.

If it was a native of this world, Chenxing would definitely agree without hesitation.

But here’s the thing…

As a time traveler, Morning Star can see much farther than the "natives" of this world.

not to mention.......

Even without Sahira's promise, Morningstar still has many ways to obtain the power of the ancient elven tree.

Even if you don't get it, it won't have much impact.

The means of immortality are not only possessed by the ancient elven trees.

Chapter 4 Now you are begging me!

On the way back to the secret teleportation array leading to the Elf Forest, Sahira remained gloomy the entire time.

She didn't know...whether her actions were saving the Elf Forest or pushing it into another abyss.

But Sahira also understood that she had already lost the game at the "negotiation table" when Grulit Morningstar flatly rejected the benefit of the ancient elven tree.

Perhaps from the very beginning, I was in a passive position.

But Sahira never imagined that there really are people in this world who are not interested in immortality.

But Grulit Morningstar, who said those words at that time, did not have any hesitation in his eyes.

All those answers are the other party's truest thoughts.

"The ancient elf tree is... of little use to me. Even if I really want it, do you think the current Elf Forest can stop it?"

"Even though the journey is long, it doesn't mean there are no other ways to deal with you."

"And don't forget... now... you are begging me!"

"You never ask for the price. I'll ask for it. Even if I want your life, you won't refuse, right?"

.......

Morning Star’s words seemed to still echo in Sahira’s ears.

That person......

That person was as his name suggested, like a morning star that suddenly appeared in this world, too dazzling and too special.

Neither his calmness nor his caution seemed to be what someone of his age would possess.

Thinking of this, Sahira even felt a little... regretful.

The other party is like a bottomless abyss, ready to swallow up the entire Elf Forest at any time.

This point, the request made by the other party...is enough to prove it.

"Either the entire Elf Forest submits to the Kingdom of Grullit, not as a so-called vassal state, but accepts the rule of the Kingdom of Grullit, with only one king and one law, or... Miss Sahira can go back and wait for death with the Elf Forest you want to protect."

Those words seemed to leave no room for Sahira to refuse.

She... no, the entire Elf Forest... really had no chance to refuse.

Yes, Sahira agreed.

Even if this behavior seems like it might be betraying the Elf Forest and the entire Elf clan.

Because no one knows what the elves ruled by humans will face, not even Sahira herself can guess.

You know, elves are undoubtedly the most suitable species to be slaves for humans and other races.

Longevity, exquisite appearance, slow aging, strong vitality...

It is very likely that such a decision will cause the Elf Forest to regress back to the dark ages of slavery.

But Sahira had no choice. Such an ending was better than the complete extinction of the elves.

Even if you don't choose that.

If we seek help from other countries, the final result will only be that the Elf Forest and the elves will be completely devoured by various races in various countries.

At least......

Morning Star promised himself that he would give the elves a normal status and living environment equal to that of humans.

But also...

It's just a promise, a meaningless promise that the other party can break at any time and will not bear any cost.

The only thing Sahira was looking forward to was that this Grullite Morningstar was not as tyrannical as the rumors said.

It's just... the peace that I feel when I'm with myself, which is not something the other person pretends to be.

hope so.

.......

As for Chenxing, after saying goodbye to Sahira, he naturally had no reason to stay any longer.

What's more, he still needs to go to the Houndstooth High Collar.