Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree

"There’s no need to mention that matter. I’m not interested in developing faith, nor joining any pantheon of belief."

"Lord Guy, I merely offered a way that would grant you the easiest freedom, which is also a kindness from my master... You..."

"Enough said."

The phantom giant face stopped the other.

"Leave here, don’t disturb us. We do not wish to become involved in your disputes."

He shook his head, sighing.

As he spoke, a gentle Divine Power erupted around the giant face, pushing the Blazing Angel out.

However, the moment that gentle Divine Power touched the Blazing Angel, even more dazzling radiance suddenly burst forth from Raphael.

His eyes turned a striking gold, exuding a faintly supreme aura.

The "Blazing Angel" lightly waved his hand, dispersing the gentle Divine Power, then looked at the phantom giant face, chuckling:

"Lord Guy, you’re still so stubborn."

"Yiteo?"

The giant face frowned.

His expression gradually turned serious, and he asked with vigilance and some aloofness:

"What are you here for? I’m not interested in joining your camp. You should understand that I only wish to preserve the spark for the world..."

"I know."

The "Blazing Angel" smiled faintly.

"Good to know. Your priority now should be ascending to greater Divine Power, rather than persuading this old relic like me."

The phantom giant face said gravely.

The "Blazing Angel" did not continue the topic. Instead, he suddenly laughed softly:

"The World Tree has awakened."

The phantom giant face paused slightly.

The "Blazing Angel" glanced at him, smiling:

"It’s the Goddess of Life."

Speaking, he watched the giant face meaningfully:

"You... should know already, right?"

The phantom giant face was silent.

A moment later, he sighed and said:

"Yiteo, what exactly do you want to say?"

"I wish to borrow your key for a while."

The "Blazing Angel" stated.

"Impossible!"

The phantom giant face’s color abruptly changed.

After speaking, he looked displeased at the "Blazing Angel":

"Yiteo, don’t think I don’t know what you intend to do. I repeat, I will not participate in your disputes. Neither I nor the Dream Island nor the Ideal Country... We have our own mission."

"Don’t bring this up again."

The phantom giant face stated firmly.

"That’s truly regrettable."

The "Blazing Angel" sighed.

Saying so, he looked deeply at the phantom giant face, saying:

"Lord Guy, you are the last existence to have seen Lord Neo. I have one more question to ask for your guidance."

The phantom giant face was silent for a moment, then said:

"Speak."

The "Blazing Angel" narrowed his eyes:

"Has the key of Lord Neo truly vanished along with his disappearance?"

"How would I know? I don’t even know what Lord Neo’s key was."

The phantom giant face shook his head.

"I see... Then I understand."

The "Blazing Angel" nodded.

Saying so, he smiled again:

"Since you do not welcome me, I shall take my leave. I hope you will always remember your vow."

"That is not your concern."

The giant face said gravely.

The "Blazing Angel" laughed heartily, then suddenly changed the topic:

"Of course, should you ever change your mind, there’s always a place for you with us."

"Not needed, after all... we will leave one day."

The giant face shook his head again.

"I see... That really is regrettable."

The "Blazing Angel" said no more, letting out a sigh as the light around him dissipated.

His aura fell again, his pupils resumed their normal appearance, and his gaze gradually cleared.

Then, he respectfully bowed to the phantom giant face once more and turned to leave.

Only once the angel’s figure could no longer be seen did the phantom giant face slowly retract his gaze.

In the next moment, blazing flames gathered beside him, transforming into a Fire Giant.

"Lord Guy."

The Fire Giant’s eyes carried worry.

"Alas..."

The phantom giant face let out a deep sigh...

"Surt..."

He looked at the Fire Giant.

"I am here."

The Fire Giant bowed, his demeanor respectful.

"Yiteo can’t wait for the Segis World to be unsealed, and I’m afraid the Segis Continent will face another war soon. Resolve Imhettel’s matter quickly. We mustn’t get too entangled with the continent."

The phantom giant face said.

The Fire Giant paused for a moment, then couldn’t help but say:

"Do you really plan to remain uninvolved? The Eternal Lord is aggressive; I don’t think his ascension is beneficial for us."

"What does it matter? Given the choice to guard the Ideal Country, we must remain neutral, transcending all, even a hint of connection will result in failure of the cycle. I believe... this is something you understand clearly."

The phantom giant face stated.

The Fire Giant fell silent.

Yet the phantom giant face continued querying:

"Is Imhettel still unwilling to let go?"

The Fire Giant smiled slightly:

"You know, he has always been very stubborn."

"I heard he brought back another Elf from the Segis Continent?"

"Yes."

"That’s actually the Chosen One of the Goddess of Life, right?"

"Hmm..."

The giant face sighed lightly, shaking his head:

"Surt, it’s time for Imhettel to learn to face reality."

The Fire Giant sighed slightly:

"I understand."

...

By the time Four Seasons of Rain arrived at the foot of the mountains in the carriage, two hours had already passed.

The sky was already getting dark, the golden-red sunset dyeing the sky with a layer of intoxicating pink, and the lush forest, under the somewhat dim light, gained a layer of depth and mystery...