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

Chiba Kyouhei explained calmly, even with a hint of teasing in his tone.

He didn't seem to be worried at all that Caroline might expose everything here.

An invisible force has already enveloped the entire room.

There is no fluctuation at all, and almost no one can feel this power, but it can "deceive" all perceptions in an instant!

"I didn't expect that the legendary human hero is still alive and well, but..."

Caroline took a deep breath and finally calmed down.

No matter how strong the opponent is, and no matter why the opponent came to the Elf Forest, he "coincidentally" appeared in his room, in front of him.

Since the other party did not choose to take direct action, but instead spoke in this way and with words, it is enough to prove that the other party is not an enemy.

At least not yet.

However, before she figured out what was going on, Caroline didn't dare to completely let her guard down.

Even if this Templar Judge was indeed a friend of the elves' "ancestor" in the past.

But in the final analysis, he is still a part of the Holy Empire.

The Holy Kingdom has always been the biggest enemy of the Forest of Elves!

The sudden attack by the Holy Kingdom on the Forest of Elves resulted in the death of the previous Elf Queen from her injuries. No elf will ever forget this!

But at the same time…

Caroline also had a guess in her mind.

After the death of the Holy Trial, there has been no real trace of Chiba Kyohei in the entire Holy Kingdom or even the entire world.

Is it because the Holy Empire and the Church are too good at hiding and disguising themselves, or...

Even the Holy Empire and the Church don’t know that their hero is still alive?

If you are holding hands, even if the other person is not an enemy now, he is definitely not a friend.

But if it's the latter...

This made Caroline, who was already extremely irritated, have a gleam in her eyes.

In any case, Chiba Kyohei's performance showed that there was still room for conversation between the two of them.

"As a human hero, you chose not to stay in the Holy Kingdom, but came to the Forest of Elves instead. Isn't that a bit inappropriate? Lord Judge of the Holy Temple!"

Caroline tried to get information in a veiled way.

The emotions in his eyes gradually changed from shock and vigilance to curiosity and suspicion.

"But now, isn't the Templar Judgement dead?"

Chiba Kyohei didn't seem to have any intention of hiding anything, and he told Caroline everything she wanted to know.

After all... this is why he chose to take the risk this time.

That power, that most familiar spiritual power and aura that Chiba Kyohei could never forget or let go of, appeared in the Forest of Elves very abruptly.

It was as if it was telling him that he had to come here.

This can be said to be the most despicable, crude and conspicuous "trap".

But Chiba Kyohei still had to come, even though he knew that this was an open conspiracy against him, and he could even guess who had set up this lowest-level "bait".

What's more, who says that if you walk into a trap, you will definitely suffer heavy losses?

Chapter 109: Foolish People

"Lady Caroline, about..."

After a knock on the door, Claire walked into the room to report the "task" assigned to him by Caroline.

But as soon as he entered the room, he noticed a mysterious man wearing a mask and a robe in the room, and was visibly stunned.

Given Caroline's personality, she would never allow other people to stay in her room.

Not even the people closest to her in this elf forest.

not to mention......

In this forest of elves, if you are an elf, why would you do such a thing as hiding your true identity?

I’m afraid there’s something wrong with this person’s identity!

However, despite her suspicions, Claire hid her doubts very well.

Now is the most critical moment for His Highness' plan, and we must not hold Him back.

And according to what His Highness said this morning, this person might be the big fish that you want to catch, right?

"Don't worry, this is one of my friends... He just came back from gathering intelligence outside. Just continue to report your work."

Caroline didn't explain much.

After all, in her opinion, Claire was just one of the chess pieces in her control, and there was no need to explain too much.

What's more, the matter concerning the Trial in the Temple must not be known to other people.

The title of Trial in the Holy Temple alone is enough to cause a "sensation"!

Not to mention the explosive news that the other party is still alive and appeared in the Elf Forest!

"I have also found out what you asked me to investigate, Lady Caroline. The person who entered the palace and the Elf Queen's 'bedroom' this morning was the rumored Melody. As for the reason why this Melody came here...it seems that she wanted to investigate some secrets."

Claire explained in a serious tone.

It's just that all the words he said had already been discussed with Chenxing.

A real "smoke bomb" is never a complete lie.

Only lies that are mixed with many truths and true and false are the "smoke bombs" that are most likely to make people confused about the truth and falsehood!

And the facts were not much different from what Claire had guessed.

Listening to Claire's words, Caroline's expression gradually became serious, but she didn't say much in front of Claire.

Claire knew in her heart that someone as cautious and suspicious as Caroline would never trust her so easily.

Even if she wanted to use me to accomplish some of her own goals, Caroline must still be wary and have some "estrangement" towards me, an "outsider".

But even so, Claire was not in a hurry.

While the other party was planning to use me, I was also being used by myself, or more accurately, by His Highness.

These so-called elves are always like this, self-righteous and thinking themselves superior to others, acting high and mighty and different.

But in reality, what is the difference between these elves and humans?

If they are killed, they will die. In the face of disaster, they will be helpless. The internal situation will become chaotic and they may even start infighting.

Compared to the stunning presence of His Majesty the Morning Star, these elves are truly... totally insignificant.

But the mysterious man in Caroline's room...

Claire was actually very curious about who on earth would make His Highness go to so much trouble and be so vigilant and careful in dealing with it!

But I even feel that His Highness designed such a series of plans, and the main target is probably the mysterious person in front of him!

"I understand. You go down first and continue to act according to the plan. Your 'injustice' will be cleared up sooner or later!"

"Thank you very much...Lady Caroline!"

Claire said, and quickly left the room.

As the door closed again, the magical power enveloped the entire room again. Caroline then turned to look at Chiba Kyohei who was standing beside her.

"Just as you guessed, Sahira is indeed relying on the help of outsiders, but..."

Although nominally speaking, she did choose to form an alliance with the Holy Trial before her.

But allies are allies.

She couldn't trust this legendary hero 100%.

Not to mention that the other party does not belong to the Elf Forest, it is impossible to take the interests of the Elf Forest as the first starting point.

The most important thing...

"But, if I remember correctly, that Melody should be your friend, right?"

Caroline narrowed her eyes slightly.

According to historical records, the hero Chiba Kyohei was a well-known kind and friendly person.

Would such a being really go against his own friends just for the insignificant Elf Forest?

They had once fought against the dragon together, so they could be said to be the "closest" comrades-in-arms!

There is one thing Caroline is sure of, the purpose of this Templar Judge is definitely not just what it says, it is to resolve the existence that may affect the safety of this world.

It's impossible that the person who affects the safety of the world is his "old friend"?

If Melodie would do such a thing, would the Holy Church allow the Adventurers' Association to open up to their territory?

You should know that although the founder of this Adventurer's Association was not Melodi, he had been missing for hundreds of years.

In this world, anyone who knows a little bit of inside information knows that the real "leader" of the Adventurer's Association now is actually Melodie!

It’s just that no one dares to bet whether the founder is really missing, or just like the Trial of the Holy Temple in front of us now, hiding in the dark, hiding in... a "corner" that no one can find, quietly waiting for a suitable opportunity!

Perhaps for Caroline and the Forest of Elves, there is no need to know the real purpose of the Templar Trial.

After all, the two sides have almost no intersection!

But at least, we must determine the other party's true purpose and whether it will harm the interests of ourselves and the Elf Forest!

In any case, Caroline's choice of alliance is based on the position of Elf Queen and the future of the Elf Forest!

The Templar Inquisition did not seem to be at all flustered by Caroline's inquiry. To be more precise, he had already guessed that Caroline would have such doubts.

This is also a very normal situation.

The reason why Chiba Kyohei was so calm was naturally because...

"What if I say that there are certain people behind your Elf Queen, or behind my 'old friend', who are fanning the flames?"

Chiba Kyohei was not surprised by the appearance of Melody. On the contrary, it would be a problem if she didn't show up.

There was no way Melody couldn't feel that familiar soul power.

But in Chiba Kyohei's opinion, there is no difference between Melodie and the Elf Queen. Even Caroline in front of him is just kept in the dark and has no idea that they are the ones being used. What a fool!

Chapter 110: A "Cowardly" Decision

"finally coming?"

"Coming of Age Ceremony, it's been so long since we had one!"

In the square of the Elf Forest, it can be said that all the people representing the new generation of the Elf Forest gathered here, waiting for their Elf Queen. The Elf elders who represented the "pillars" of the elves announced this coming-of-age ceremony that had been "canceled" for a long time.

And in the entire square, there was only one elf who was looking around the field calmly, and did not feel anything wrong.

This elf was naturally the Morning Star who had just disguised himself and blended in!

The intelligence obtained from Claire has made it clear that the Templar Judgment has indeed arrived.

Chenxing originally thought that the other party might also intervene in this coming-of-age ceremony, and he also guessed that the other party would most likely decide that he would choose to infiltrate these elves.

After all, on the surface this is a coming-of-age ceremony that represents the Elf Forest's return to "hope", but in reality it is a showdown between Chenxing and Chiba Kyohei.

only......

It may be that Chenxing overestimated Chiba Kyohei, or it may be that Chiba Kyohei has other means.

At least now, there is no trace of Chiba Kyohei among these elves.

But Morning Star was still certain that the other party would definitely enter the interior of the ancient elven tree like these elves!

The reason is actually very simple.

Chiba Kyohei actually has only one purpose for coming here. Even if he is fighting with Morning Star, the real purpose is...that soul power.

The soul power belonging to Chiba Kyohei's "lover".